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Holly WhiteKnight was in labour last December when her baby boy, Frederick, flipped in her uterus, settling head up. The Kingston, Ont., naturopath had been planning on a vaginal birth [...]

YOU COULD say that our family is unlucky. Our eldest son, Theo, was diagnosed with a peanut allergy as a baby. We found out when, on the advice of our [...]

For Tracey Durand, wielding a golf club is a great way to stand out in a crowd. A few years ago, Durand, a lawyer at McMillan Binch in Toronto, was [...]

Wildfire Communications Inc's voice-activated personal communications assistant Wildfire can maintain 150 contact names, place calls as per user's instructions, give important reminders and take messages. Wildfire has only 70 clients since its Canadian launch in May but client feedback is positive.

SOURCE: Nancy Cart Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Family Health Care (FHC) Medical Group 2945 N. Sycamore Ave, Suite 24 Simi Valley, Calif 93065 Fax: (805) 526-3497 PROBLEM: Reducing [...]

An alpaca herd in eastern Ontario experienced vague signs of illness, including anorexia and lethargy in 9 animals, 2.5 months after the addition of a chronically ill cria and his dam to the farm. Subsequently 2 alpaca had early pregnancy loss; one aborted at 5.5 months gestation and the other at 7 months gestation. Seventeen were found to have serum antibody to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), with highest titers to BVDV type 1. The fetus that was aborted at 5.5 months gestation, 3 months after the clinical outbreak, was found to be positive for BVDV on immunohistochemical staining, and noncytopathic BVDV type 1b was isolated. Of the 13 cria born alive that season, a single male underweight alpaca cria, born 9 months after the clinical illnesses, was infected with BVDV type 1b. The cria was positive for BVDV at birth, at 3 and 26 days of age and continued to be positive for noncytopathic BVDV using virus isolation, nested reverse transcription PCR, antigen detection ELISA, and immunohistochemical staining until euthanasia at 46 days of age. The cria remained serum antibody negative to both BVDV type 1 and type 2. A diagnosis of persistent infection was made. This is the first report describing persistent infection with BVDV in an alpaca cria.

The article offers information on building good gut bacteria in kids. Topics discussed include how contact with mom's bacteria affects the development of an infant's own bacterial community, impact of intestinal microbiota on developing overall health of a person, generation of baby's microbiome from skin-to-skin contact with mom and potential protection that good gut bacteria may ensure against hay fever.

Spotlights the major information technology companies in eight Canadian cities as of April 1998. Ottawa; Vancouver; Toronto; Montreal; Kitchener/Waterloo; Saskatoon; Halifax; Calgary.

The article offers pieces of advice for parents on how to encourage their children to learn mathematics. Tips are presented for parents on how to overcome their own fear or hatred of math. The importance of math skills in children's early education is highlighted. Math educators emphasize that what matters most is teaching young children to recognize the universal presence of mathematics.

Comments on the role of Oprah Winfrey as a literary arbiter in promoting books to Americans who watch her television show. Issue regarding the demise of her book club; Influence of Winfrey's book endorsements on her fans; Decision of Winfrey to stop recommending books.

Presents two brief articles on people and businesses in Canada for the week of July 31, 1998. Women executives like Tracey Durand who conduct business meetings with clients while playing golf; Belgian imported beers; Quality; Price; Comments from Greg Evans, executive director of the Vancouver Museum.

Presents a review of Wildfire Communications' Wildfire, a voice-activated personal communications assistant. Features; Number of names stored within Wildfire; Use of a female voice; Comments regarding Wildfire's performance.

The article suggests that not all babies master crawling before they learn to walk. The author describes her baby's method of locomation which involves scooting his bum forward. Paediatrician Anne Roward-Legg explains that it is still normal if babies skipped crawling altogether as long as their gross motor skills are being assessed by a nurse practitioner or doctor at regular visits.

Presents tips on getting one's portrait done. How much reputable photographers cost; Whether to have it done in black and white or color; The night's activities prior to the sitting; When to relinquish the power of giving orders.