MD, Research Professor
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center,
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences. #Pediatrician#Childdevelopment
It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Many people think about suicide at some point in their lives.
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours are signs of severe emotional distress, not weakness.
💙It is possible to get better.
💙You are not alone.
💙Help is available.
New in a series of cases in global social medicine: "Disability expertise: a paediatrician with cerebral palsy in Japan"
Read now: https://t.co/gu0WVmXd8q
Can revisiting personal memories improve wellbeing in older adults? A study in BMC Geriatrics finds that reminiscence therapy is effective in improving depression, physical/mental health, and cognitive function of the elderly at home.
https://t.co/eI9DYtIvAh
😴 Sleep smarter, wake up better!
Your sleeping position can affect your neck, spine, and overall comfort. 🛌🦴
Try to keep your head, neck, and spine properly aligned while sleeping.
💡 Small changes can make a big difference!
👉 Follow @leonParkercoder for more
Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s survival, strength, and showing up for yourself.
Every choice to protect your health is a quiet act of power for you, and for the people who count on you.
This International Self-Care Day, choose yourself.
Take the walk. Book the check-up. Ask the questions. Rest when you need to. Choose one healthy habit today — and let it be the beginning of many.
Your health is worth your time.
Road traffic deaths have fallen 21% globally since 2011.
Yet 1.16 million people still died on the world’s roads in 2025 & road crashes remain the leading cause of death among children & youth.
At UNHQ this week, countries agreed to stronger action to make roads safer for all.
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body.
You can protect your brain health by:
🏃♀️ Staying active
🥗 Eating a healthy diet
😴 Getting enough sleep
🧩 Keeping your mind engaged
More tips from @WHO on Wednesday’s #WorldBrainDay: https://t.co/0Zr76ima1u
🚨Heat-related illness can be life-threatening.
When heat rises, take these simple actions to protect your health:
💧Stay hydrated
☀️Use sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses, light breathable clothes
🌳 Take breaks in cooling areas
⚠️ Slow down if you feel unwell
👥 Check on people around you
Take extra care if you are older, pregnant, have young children, have a chronic condition, or work outdoors.
Share this message with family, neighbours, and colleagues. Simple steps save lives
#BeatTheHeat
Have you heard about Research4Life?
Research4Life opens the door to the latest scientific evidence for researchers and health professionals in lower-income countries.
It has helped increase:
- scientific publications,
- participation in international clinical trials, and
- research by women scientists.
The result: better health solutions and stronger health systems worldwide.
Together for health. #StandWithScience
A study in #BMCPublicHealth reports that more daytime physical activity in infancy is linked to body composition at age three, underscoring the potential long-term benefits of movement and active lifestyles from the earliest stages of life.
https://t.co/EuBv92ETyY
High blood pressure is a silent but serious threat — and knowing your numbers can save your life.
Check your blood pressure regularly and track your readings over time.
Aim to keep your blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg — and remember: the lower, the better for your heart, brain, and kidneys.
Taking action today protects your health tomorrow.
Know your numbers. Take control. Stay healthy.
NICU developmental care improves cognitive & motor outcomes in preterm infants
Systematic review & meta-analysis (BMC Pediatrics).
📄 https://t.co/JR5jW7VdVZ
#NICU#PretermInfants#Neonatology#MedTwitter
Why this finding?
This is the study’s central meaningful message. It highlights that a faster screening tool can identify developmental concerns with good concurrent validity while remaining faithful to the authors’ conclusions, without implying that it replaces the full Bayley.
مهمترین و تا حدی غیرمنتظرهترین یافته مطالعه این بود که خودِ سابقه IUGR با حرکات فیجتی غیرطبیعی ارتباطی نداشت . بنابراین در نوزادان نارس، ارزیابی (General Movements/Fidgety Movements) میتواند نسبت به اتکا صرف بر سابقه IUGR، اطلاعات ارزشمندتری برای مداخلات زودهنگام، فراهم نماید
مراقبت تکاملی در NICU میتواند بهخصوص در سال اول زندگی اثر مثبت بر تکامل شناختی و حرکتی نوزادان نارس داشته باشد، اما به علت ناهمگونی زیاد مداخلات، هنوز نیاز به مطالعات با کیفیت بالاتر وجود دارد.
مراقبت تکاملی در NICU میتواند بهخصوص در سال اول زندگی اثر مثبت بر تکامل شناختی و حرکتی نوزادان نارس داشته باشد، اما به علت ناهمگونی زیاد مداخلات، هنوز نیاز به مطالعات با کیفیت بالاتر وجود دارد.
Can examiner performance be measured reliably? A newly developed 66-item Bayley-III clinical performance scale showed strong validity and good reliability, supporting more standardized developmental assessment in Iran. #ChildDevelopment. doi:10.32598/RJ.24.4.3676.1