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This study was supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence (Drs. Fryer and Weitzman and Mr. Miyoshi) and the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute. (Science Daily)
Study Finds Fears Of HIV Transmission In Families With Infected Parent Nov 7, 2008
The findings will be published in the November issue of the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics ... "Fears about disease may substantially affect the relationship between the HIV-infected parent and child," said senior author Dr. Mark Schuster, chief of general pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston and professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. (Science Daily)
Report says TV affects teens' sexual behavior Nov 7, 2008
com Teens who follow the sexual exploits of characters such as Carrie Bradshaw on "Sex and the City" or Joey from the sitcom "Friends" may be more likely to get pregnant, according to a report in the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics ... Teens who follow the sexual exploits of characters such as Carrie Bradshaw on "Sex and the City" or Joey from the sitcom "Friends" may be more likely to get pregnant, according to a report in the Official Journal of the American Academy of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Teen pregnancies tied to tastes for sexy TV shows Nov 7, 2008
The study was released Monday in the November issue of Pediatrics ... American Academy of Pediatrics ... American Academy of Pediatrics. (Yahoo News)
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The study was published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It tracked more than 700 12-to-17-year-olds for three years, and found that those who viewed the most sexual content on TV were about twice as likely to be involved in a pregnancy as those who saw the least. (Human Events Online)
The possibilities of hypnosis: Will it work for you? Nov 7, 2008
Dr. Karen N. Olness, a professor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University who is the president of the International Society of Hypnosis, said that self-hypnosis training in children is an effective and practical strategy to prevent migraine episodes. Sometimes patients with well-established illnesses can benefit indirectly from hypnosis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis Nov 7, 2008
"There have been studies done that link moderate to severe traumatic brain injury in older children to ADHD," said lead researcher Dr. Heather Keenan, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City ... SOURCES: Heather Keenan, M.D., associate professor, pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City; Jon A. Shaw, M.D., professor and director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami; Nov. 8, 2008,British Medical... (Washington Post)
Maternal smoking tied to oral birth defects Nov 7, 2008
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Most Parents Don't Overreact to Child Gene Tests Nov 7, 2008
"We were surprised to find that parents were not overly concerned about a child's genetic test result compared to a child's genetic risk that comes from family history," study lead author Dr. Beth A. Tarini, an assistant professor of pediatrics, said in a university news release. "Our findings suggest that even as genetic tests become more accessible, family history will likely remain a meaningful part of a child's health evaluation and our discussions with parents," said Tarini, who is a member... (MEDLINEplus)
Divorce Rates Higher When Child Has ADHD Nov 7, 2008
It's also important for parents to realize that a child's ADHD alone will not break up a marriage, according to Pelham, a professor of psychology and pediatrics at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York. "Certainly we are not suggesting that having a child with ADHD is the only reason these marriages end in divorce," Pelham explained. (MEDLINEplus)
Preeclampsia Raises Risk of Epilepsy in Offspring Nov 7, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, an increased risk of epilepsy is present in their children who are born after 37 weeks of pregnancy, according to a report in the current issue of Pediatrics ... SOURCE: Pediatrics, November 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Unusual use of toys in infancy a clue to later autism Nov 7, 2008
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that all infants be screened for autism twice before their second birthdays. Currently, pediatricians look for the hallmark social and communication signs of autism, which include language delays and lack of interest in people. (EurekAlert!)
Rainfall, Autism May Be Linked Nov 6, 2008
Two years ago, Waldman and his colleagues had zeroed in on the 0000000D effects of te 00000017 levision viewing as a r 00002959 isk factor for autism, says Sean Nicholson, PhD, associate professor of policy analysis and management at Cornell and a co-author of the study, published in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine. "And the more we worked on it, the more we said, 'Let's take a step back,'" Nicholson says. (CBS News)
Sex and the Single Kid Nov 6, 2008
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, followed 700 12- to 17-year-olds for three years ... The same issue of Pediatrics also features an article on the association between violent Internet content and aggressive behavior among teenagers. (Townhall.com)
Flu Vaccination Rates Lag For At-risk Adolescents Nov 6, 2008
The research, published in Pediatrics, was based at the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. "Influenza vaccination has been recommended for adolescents with high-risk conditions for well over a decade," notes lead author Mari Nakamura, a clinical fellow in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston ... Grace Lee of the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, and senior author on the current study, published another study in... (Science Daily)
Double-barreled Immune Cell Approach For Neuroblastoma Nov 6, 2008
"This is a way to convert a naturally occurring problem into a benefit in treating cancer," said Dr. Malcolm Brenner, director of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at BCM, TCH and The Methodist Hospital, and professor of pediatrics and medicine at BCM. He and his colleagues reported on using the new treatment in 11 patients with recurring neuroblastoma. "For the first time, we started to see tumor responses. We have one complete remission and others who have had stable disease for more than a... (Science Daily)
Moms' Smoking Linked To Increased Risk Of Birth Defects Nov 6, 2008
Two new studies and an accompanying editorial soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics examine several physical and behavioral effects of cigarette smoke exposure on infants ... The Journal of Pediatrics, 2008; DOI ... The Journal of Pediatrics, 2008; DOI. (Science Daily)
New checkup at Cardinal Nov 6, 2008
Cardinal is comprised mostly of doctors who practice family medicine, internal medicine or pediatrics. To an extent, that higher level of autonomy could dictate doctors' salaries. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
U.S. autism study finds ties to rain Nov 6, 2008
"Autism prevalence rates for school-aged children in California, Oregon and Washington in 2005 were positively related to the amount of precipitation these counties received from 1987 through 2001," they wrote in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail)
Goodbye sunshine, time for 'sunshine' vitamin D Nov 6, 2008 Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids Nov 6, 2008 Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots Nov 6, 2008 Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home Nov 6, 2008 Autism linked with rainfall in study Nov 6, 2008 TV shows link to teen pregnancies Nov 5, 2008 Health Buzz: Rainfall's Autism Link and Other Health News Nov 5, 2008 Do parents fear gene tests for kids? Nov 5, 2008 Violent Video Game Feed Aggression In Kids In Japan And U.S. Nov 5, 2008 Parents' Wartime Deployment Associated With Children's Behavior Problems Nov 5, 2008 Grandmothers As Caregivers Can Cut Risk Of Childhood Injury In Half Nov 5, 2008 Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Nov 5, 2008 Feel-good foods: What you eat really can affect your mood Nov 5, 2008 Ministry Medical to build new facility in Crandon Nov 5, 2008 Gestational Diabetes (1 Letter) Nov 5, 2008 Are grandparents the next best thing to mom and dad? Nov 5, 2008 Curbing cough syrup: Do cough and cold medicines work for children? Should we be giving them to our kids? Nov 5, 2008 Kids with Parent in War Zone Face Behavior Risks Nov 5, 2008 Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last Nov 5, 2008 Eye Misalignment May Raise Risk of Mental Illness Nov 5, 2008 Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy Nov 5, 2008 Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths Nov 5, 2008 Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase Nov 5, 2008 Kids Mimic Parents' Diets from an Early Age Nov 5, 2008 Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates Nov 5, 2008 Child's Sleep Linked to Adulthood Obesity Risk Nov 5, 2008 Mom's Diabetes Tied to Kid's Language Deficits Nov 5, 2008 New evidence strengthens link between cigarette smoke exposure and poor infant health Nov 5, 2008 Sleep may stave off obesity: NZ study Nov 5, 2008 Rainfall autism theory suggested Nov 4, 2008 Tweens and Teens Double Use of Diabetes Drugs Nov 4, 2008 Visual defect in kids may up risk of mental ills Nov 4, 2008 Meningitis often leads to long-term problems Nov 4, 2008 Number of medicated kids jumps Nov 4, 2008 Childs sleep linked to obesity risk in adulthood Nov 4, 2008 Study Links Violent Video Games, Hostility Nov 4, 2008 More Kids Take Pills for Chronic Disease Nov 4, 2008 Number of kids on medication jumps alarmingly; Most of illnesses related to obesity... Nov 4, 2008 More US kids being treated for chronic diseases Nov 4, 2008 * Sex far better than sports for ensuring a good nights rest Nov 4, 2008 Study: War deployments make kids more aggressive Nov 4, 2008 Teen Pregnancy Linked To Viewing Of Sexual Content On TV Nov 4, 2008 Videoconferencing More Confusing For Decision-makers Than Face-to-face Meetings Nov 4, 2008 Study links teen pregnancy to sexy TV shows Nov 4, 2008 Pregnancy Rate Higher For Teens Who Watch Sexy TV Shows Nov 4, 2008 Autism, wet weather linked in study of kids Nov 4, 2008 The Possibilities in Hypnosis, Where the Patient Has the Power Nov 4, 2008 Study: autism may be connected to increased rainfall Nov 4, 2008 Lack of sleep makes children fat in adulthood, study shows Nov 4, 2008 Staying With Grandma Means Fewer Boo-Boos Nov 4, 2008 Study finds fears of HIV transmission in families with infected parent Nov 4, 2008 Lung airway cells activate vitamin D and increase immune response Nov 4, 2008 Pain control, communication could be better, patients say Nov 3, 2008 TV habits, risk of pregnancy linked Nov 3, 2008 Camp Crescent provides opportunities for campers, counselors alike Nov 3, 2008 Study is first to link TV sex to teen parenthood Nov 3, 2008 Q&A: Dr. Tom Roberts knows diabetes personally Nov 3, 2008 VACCINES: Study backs up flu shot advice for kids Nov 3, 2008 More kids taking meds Nov 3, 2008 Teen Pregnancy Tied To Tastes For Sexy TV Nov 3, 2008 Study is first to link viewing of sexual content on TV to subsequent teen pregnancy Nov 3, 2008 Memo to ER docs: Send young victims of violence for 1-on-1 counseling Nov 3, 2008 Flu vaccination rates lag for at-risk adolescents Nov 3, 2008 A double-barreled immune cell approach for neuroblastoma Nov 3, 2008 Flu shot protects kids -- even during years with a bad vaccine match Nov 3, 2008
Just a few weeks ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended doubling the amount of vitamin D children receive to 400 international units, though proponents consider those levels woefully inadequate ... "I personally take 4,000 units a day and have for years," says Dr. Bruce Hollis, professor of pediatrics, biochemistry and molecular biology at the Medical University of South Carolina. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Weather Eye: Could autism be related to the climate? Nov 6, 2008
According to the research published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, the effect of the rainfall appeared in children who had grown up in their first three years in a wet climate. However, the link may not be directly related to rainfall. (Times Online)
The same is true for adult members of smoking households, but children feel the impact the most, said study author Dr. Michael Weitzman, chairman of pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine. "We know that there are long-term consequences of food insecurity for children. They are more likely to do poorly in school, to have iron deficiency and anemia, and to have behavioral and social problems," Weitzman said. (MEDLINEplus)
The findings were published in the November issue of Pediatrics. "Influenza vaccination has been recommended for adolescents with high-risk conditions for well over a decade," study author Mari Nakamura, a clinical fellow in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston, said in a Harvard Medical School news release. (MEDLINEplus)
The study was published in the November issue of the journal Pediatrics. Children of alcoholics are at increased risk for behavioral, cognitive and mental health problems, are more likely to witness domestic violence, and have a greater risk of becoming victims of all forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. (MEDLINEplus)
"Autism prevalence rates for school-aged children in California, Oregon and Washington in 2005 were positively related to the amount of precipitation these counties received from 1987 through 2001," they wrote in the Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine. Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, a London physician who wrote "Defeating Autism: A Damaging Delusion", expressed doubt, noting that autism diagnoses are on the rise in all climates. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Boys watching similar programmes, like Friends and Sex and the City, were also more likely to get a girl pregnant, the research in Pediatrics found. The study authors said limiting exposure to sexual content on TV might reduce teen pregnancies. (BBC News -- Health)
There are several possible explanations for the new findings, which were published this month in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Airborne chemicals in homes or in the upper atmosphere that rainfall can bring to the ground may lead to autism, for example. (U.S. News & World Report)
"Parents interpreted risk differently for themselves than for their children," said the study's lead author, Dr. Beth A. Tarini, an assistant professor of pediatrics at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. "For parents, family history -- in effect, one's observed genetic destiny -- trumped disease risk as measured by genetic tests.". (Los Angeles Times)
ISU Distinguished Professor of Psychology Craig Anderson -- director of the Center for the Study of Violence -- presented the results from the study, which is published in the November issue of Pediatrics, the professional journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics ... ISU psychologists Douglas Gentile (left) and Craig Anderson (right) are two of the authors on a new study published in this month's Pediatrics about the harmful effects of violent video games. (Science Daily)
This study was supported by the Joel and Barbara Alpert Foundation and the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Support in the form of books was provided by Reach Out and Read. (Science Daily)
Pediatrics, 2008; 122 (5): e980 DOI. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
The study appears in the journal Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Obese women are more likely to have chronic diseases, fertility problems, miscarriages and complications during pregnancy. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Vitamin D has been shown to help with seasonal affective disorder, said Bruce Hollis, professor of pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. It may also have an anti-inflammatory effect and increase the flexibility of cell membranes, making the brain s neurotransmitters work better. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Crandon clinics health care includes family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, rheumatology, surgery, physical medicine, behavioral health, diagnostic services, lab services and specialist referral. Crandon clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to serve you and your family. (Forest Republican, WI)
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children who were breast-fed as infants are less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. In addition, for every year a woman nurses a baby she is 15 percent less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes in the next 15 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A new study published in Pediatrics magazine has found: When grandparents act as caregivers for children of working parents, the risk of childhood injury is reduced by about half. This U.S. study challenges the widespread belief that children are more likely to suffer an injury while being cared for by grandparents. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A study published in the journal Pediatrics in August reported that in any given week from 1999 to 2006, 10 ... Sharfstein and several other pediatricians, including a representative of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said that parents will listen to advice ... SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting Corner. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The study was published in the November issue of the Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine. "Findings from this study highlight the need for increased attention to mental health concerns of young children of deployed soldiers as well as the mental health concerns of the soldiers and non-deployed spouses," David J. Schonfeld and Robin Gurwitch, of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, wrote in an accompanying editorial. (MEDLINEplus)
Reporting in the November issue of Pediatrics, researchers found that about one in every 25 U.S. unlicensed teens drives at least one hour per week. "These kids are getting out without supervision and putting themselves and others on the road at risk," said study senior author Dr. Flaura Winston, co-director of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (MEDLINEplus)
However, children with "esotropia type" strabismus, in which the eyes are turned inward, do not appear to be at increased risk for mental illness in early adulthood, according to the study published in the November issue of Pediatrics ... SOURCE: Pediatrics November 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
The findings, reported in the November issue of Pediatrics, don't prove that sexy programming leads directly to pregnancy ... The findings "add to the growing body of evidence that what children see on screen affects their behavior in real life," said Dr. Dimitri A. Christakis, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington who studies kids and television. (MEDLINEplus)
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University reported their findings in the November issue of the journal Pediatrics. "Rates of pertussis, which can be life-threatening to infants, are increasing. Pertussis vaccine has been highly effective in defending children against the disease, and we find that modest adjustments in the timing of vaccine administration may offer enhanced protection to very young infants who are especially susceptible to severe disease,"... (MEDLINEplus)
"Across all the medication classes we looked at, the rates of use increased -- sometimes dramatically," said study co-author Dr. Donna Halloran, an assistant professor of pediatrics at St. Louis University ... The report was published in the November issue of Pediatrics ... Dr. Michael Artman, head of the department of pediatrics at the University of Iowa, is concerned that children with chronic health problems who have private health insurance are getting better care than similar children who... (MEDLINEplus)
The findings, reported in the Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine, suggest that even very young children do not indiscriminately reach for candy when given the chance ... SOURCE: Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine, November 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
The report was published in the November issue of the Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine. For the study, Waldman's team looked at the prevalence of autism among children in California, Oregon and Washington. (MEDLINEplus)
Hancox and his colleagues at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, report the findings in the journal Pediatrics ... SOURCE: Pediatrics, November 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
SOURCE: Pediatrics November 2008. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Two new studies and an accompanying editorial soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics examine several physical and behavioral effects of cigarette smoke exposure on infants. In an attempt to understand the relationship between maternal smoking and certain birth defects, Dr. Gary Shaw of the March of Dimes and colleagues from institutes in Norway, Holland, and Texas, studied serum samples collected between 2003 and 2005 from pregnant women enrolled in the California Expanded AFP (alpha... (EurekAlert!)
Its latest research published in the United States journal Pediatrics showed children aged between five and 11 who spent less time in bed had higher Body Mass Indexes as adults and were significantly more likely to be obese. Lead author of the study Erik Landhuis said the importance of getting a good night's sleep was well known, but this was the first study to show potential implications for adult obesity from lack of sleep during childhood. (The Age)
The work appears in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. In recent years autism has been linked to factors as varied as older aged fathers, early television viewing, vaccines, food allergies, heavy metal poisoning, and wireless technology, to name just a few. (BBC News)
(Logo: ) The finding is included in a study of chronic medication use in children ages 5 to 19 released today in the journal Pediatrics by researchers from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts (Nasdaq: ) and the Kansas Health Institute ... The bad news, according to Donna R. Halloran, M.D., MSPH, assistant professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is that there is more disease, due in large part to the increasing... (PR Newswire)
However, children with "esotropia type" strabismus, in which the eyes are turned inward, do not appear to be at increased risk for mental illness in early adulthood, according to the study published in the November issue of Pediatrics. Strabismus is often informally referred to as "cross-eyes." People with the condition may have one or two eyes that turn inward, outward, up or down. (MSNBC -- Health)
"We hypothesized that patients who survived meningococcal septic shock in childhood are at a higher risk for adverse physical health outcomes because of the permanent organ damage caused by shock and thrombosis (blood clotting)," they explain in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Four patients, including one who died prior to this study, developed severe mental retardation with epilepsy; two of them also had spastic quadriplegia (paralysis in all four limbs). (MSNBC -- Health)
In a report published in the November issue of Pediatrics, they said the increases could mean that chronic conditions are on the rise. But they said the trend could also reflect other factors such as changes in the way doctors prescribe drugs and better screening that identifies more chronic conditions. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hancox and his colleagues at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, report the findings in the journal Pediatrics. A long-term relationshipA number of studies have found that sleep-deprived adults and children are at greater risk of being overweight. (MSNBC -- Health)
The research, published today in the journal Pediatrics, brings together three longitudinal studies, one from the United States and two from Japan, examining the content of games, how often they are played and aggressive behaviors later in a school year. The U.S. research was the first in the nation to look at the effects of violent video games over time, said lead author Craig A. Anderson, a psychology professor at and director of its Center for the Study of Violence. (Washington Post -- Technology)
The Journal of Pediatrics finds the number of children taking pills for Type II diabetes has more than doubled over a three year period. Doctors also saw big increases in prescriptions for high cholesterol, asthma, attention deficit and hyperactivity medication over that same period. (WOKR13 Rochester)
That suggests that at least 23,000 privately insured children in the USA are now taking diabetes medications, according to authors of the new study in today's Pediatrics. Doctors also saw big increases in prescriptions for high cholesterol, asthma and attention deficit and hyperactivity. (The Drudge Report)
The was published in the November issue of the journal Pediatrics. -- Tami Dennis. (Los Angeles Times)
About one-third of pre-teens and teens are affected, said Alfred Wiater, the head of a pediatrics clinic in Cologne. Wiater recommends reducing a childs media consumption to promote sleep. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The age of the children made a big difference in the study, which appears in November's Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine. While older preschoolers had trouble, deployment had the opposite effect on children younger than 3, yielding fewer behavior problems as rated by parents and caregivers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The study, published in the November edition of the journal Pediatrics, is the first to establish a link between teenagers' exposure to sexual content on TV and either pregnancies among girls or responsibility for pregnancies among boys ... Pediatrics, 2008; 122 (5): 1047 DOI. (Science Daily)
Attendees were primarily residents, attendings, and local physicians specializing in pediatrics, psychiatry, or orthopedics. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
The top 10th of adolescents who watched the most sexy programing were at double the risk of becoming pregnant or causing a pregnancy compared to the 10th who watched the fewest such programs, according to the study published in the journal Pediatrics. The study focused on 23 free and cable television programs popular among teenagers including situation comedies, dramas, reality programs and animated shows. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The study is in the November issue of Pediatrics. . (KWTX.com, TX)
"If it rains a lot, children spend more times inside," said Sean Nicholson, a Cornell University policy analyst and an author of the study published in Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine. "It could be that there was something positive outside that they're getting less of, or there's something in the indoor environment that's harmful.". (AZCentral -- News)
Dr. Karen N. Olness, a professor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University who is the president of the International Society of Hypnosis, said that self-hypnosis training in children is an effective and practical strategy to prevent migraine episodes. Indirect Benefits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhuanet) -- Increased rainfall, or something linked to it, may be connected to the development of autism, according to a research in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicinea as quoted by media reports Tuesday. The rainfall autism theory is based on child health and weather records from three U.S. states, but has been greeted cautiously by a UK research charity. (Xinhuanet, China)
Last Updated: Tuesday 4 November 2008 08:41 GMT. by Published on November 4, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)
The results are published in the November 2008 issue of Pediatrics. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. (Click2Houston, TX)
The findings will be published in the November issue of the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics ... "Fears about disease may substantially affect the relationship between the HIV-infected parent and child," said senior author Dr. Mark Schuster, chief of general pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston and professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. (EurekAlert!)
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently recommended that the vitamin D dosage for children be increased to 400 IU (international units) per day. Optimal daily intake for adults is still being studied but may be as high as 800 to 1,000 IU.. (EurekAlert!)
From 1992 through 2002, influenza immunization rates in this group rose from 8 percent to 15 percent, despite being recommended for vulnerable children for more than a decade, according to the study in this month's issue of Pediatrics. High-risk children who contract the flu are hospitalized two to four times more often than healthy children who get it. (Boston Globe)
WHERE TO FIND IT: Pediatrics, November 2008. SUSHRUT JANGI. (Boston Globe)
According to DeBaun, who also serves as professor of pediatrics at the medical school, Camp Crescent hires junior counselors with sickle cell anemia as well. His daughter Morgan, a freshman at the University, has been involved with the camp for eight years. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
A study in today's Pediatrics says it's a distinct possibility. The study is the first to draw a direct link between sexual content on TV and the likelihood that teens who watch it will become parents. (USA Today -- News)
Roberts joined the pediatrics department at Gundersen Lutheran in 1971. He moved to the Onalaska clinic in 1996. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
In a study in today's Pediatrics, doctors found that flu shots can keep kids out of the doctor's office, even when that season's vaccines aren't a perfect match for viruses in the community ... Another article in Pediatrics today suggests that doctors should begin vaccinating babies against whooping cough two weeks sooner than usual ... The American Academy of Pediatrics is publishing its new guidelines today, which recommend a flu shot for all healthy children ages 6 months to 18 years. (USA Today)
That suggests that at least 23,000 privately insured children in the USA are now taking diabetes medications, according to authors of the new study in Monday's Pediatrics. DIABETES TECHNOLOGY: VACCINES: IRAQ. (USA Today)
The study was released Monday in the November issue of Pediatrics. It involved 2,003 12- to 17-year-old girls and boys nationwide questioned by telephone about their TV viewing habits in 2001. (Click2Houston, TX)
The study, published in the November edition of the journal Pediatrics, is the first to establish a link between teenagers' exposure to sexual content on TV and either pregnancies among girls or responsibility for pregnancies among boys. "Adolescents receive a considerable amount of information about sex through television and that programming typically does not highlight the risks and responsibilities of sex," said Anita Chandra, the study's lead author and a behavioral scientist at RAND, a... (EurekAlert!)
Writing in the November issue of Pediatrics, the researchers said half of the victims were treated then referred by an ER doctor for at least six sessions with a mentor for one-on-one counseling and three parent home visits, while the other half were referred to community resources and received two follow-up phone calls ... "There can be a cycle of violence fueled by fear and retaliatory feelings," says the study lead investigator Tina Cheng, M.D., M.P.H., head of general pediatrics and... (EurekAlert!)
The research, published in the November 2008 issue of Pediatrics, was based at the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. "Influenza vaccination has been recommended for adolescents with high-risk conditions for well over a decade," notes lead author Mari Nakamura, a clinical fellow in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston ... Grace Lee of the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, and senior author on the current study,... (EurekAlert!)
"This is a way to convert a naturally occurring problem into a benefit in treating cancer," said Dr. Malcolm Brenner, director of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at BCM, TCH and The Methodist Hospital, and professor of pediatrics and medicine at BCM. He and his colleagues reported on using the new treatment in 11 patients with recurring neuroblastoma. "For the first time, we started to see tumor responses. We have one complete remission and others who have had stable disease for more than a... (EurekAlert!)
This is according to new research published in Pediatrics by the University of Rochester Medical Center ... "It is incredibly important for all children to receive flu vaccinations for themselves and for the people around them," said Peter Szilagyi, M.D., M.P.H., a professor of Pediatrics and Community and Preventive Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center and an author of the paper. (EurekAlert!)
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