Youth Commission: What to do about bed-wetting Aug 5, 2008
Nocturnal enuresis is the technical term for bed-wetting at night, which is accidental, repeated, and occurs when a child is asleep and has reached an age at which this should not happen ... Nocturnal enuresis occurs more commonly in boys than in girls ... Nocturnal enuresis can also have psychological causes. (Needham Tab, MA)
Child rapist gets life Aug 2, 2008
"The girl now suffers from enuresis (bedwetting) and has been further confused by the beating she was given by a woman after she had been raped. "She displays symptoms of hyperarousal, intrusion and constriction (powerlessness), as a result of the psychological and emotional trauma of being raped. "These are highly consistent with symptoms typically found in children who are traumatised as a consequence of sexual assault. [S]he is likely to experience the long-term symptoms of constriction which... (iAfrica.com)
Brain May Ignore Bladder Signals, Causing Bedwetting May 30, 2008
They found that children with a history of night-time accidents, also known as enuresis, had almost twice the number of cortical arousals compared to children who didn't wet the bed. "We found that children with enuresis have more light sleep associated with frequent cortical arousals, but an inability to awaken completely. We speculate that the transition from light sleep to complete awakening, as elicited by the arousal center, may be paradoxically suppressed by long-term overstimulation by... (MEDLINEplus)
Cortical Arousal in Children with Severe Enuresis May 29, 2008
To the Editor: Children with nocturnal enuresis are generally believed to be deep sleepers with impaired arousability. 1 However, there are conflicting data with regard to sleep patterns in children with enuresis ... 2,3 Nocturnal enuresis often occurs with unstable bladder contractions in conjunction with polysomnographic changes from deep sleep to lighter sleep but without full awakening,4 suggesting that a relationship may exist between bladder overactivity and deranged arousability. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Heart Hormone Elevated in Children Who Wet Bed May 7, 2008
Nighttime bed-wetting, which is also called enuresis, is not the fault of the child or parent ... The researchers reviewed almost 18,000 surveys completed by parents of 5- to 7-year-old children to see how many were habitual snorers or had problems with enuresis ... As with the snoring group, almost 90 percent of those with enuresis were boys. (MEDLINEplus)
Bed wetting a secret situation Mar 4, 2008
Another name for bed wetting is nocturnal enuresis ... A set of muscle-strengthening exercises eventually cleared up the nocturnal enuresis ... Nocturnal enuresis or bed wetting is the involuntary loss of urine that occurs only at night. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
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The Feingold Diet - Help for ADHD? Dec 15, 2007
People experiencing the following health concerns have noticed marked improvement since starting, and following, the Feingold Diet: enuresis, asthma, ear infections, migraines, eczema, congestion, and even seizures. Can the Feingold Diet help with my child s learning issues. (Suite101.com)
Bedwetting Linked with Intellectual Decline Dec 6, 2007
The researchers also tested 46 children of the same age without the condition, which is also referred to as nocturnal enuresis ... "Since sleep deprivation may have a negative impact on daytime cognitive functioning, it is important to examine whether there is an underlying connection between nocturnal enuresis and cognitive performance." ... Sleep-awakening ability and brainstem function, which has also been shown to be impaired in children with primary nocturnal enuresis, were also restored to... (MEDLINEplus)
Recognize signs of kidney infection Oct 6, 2007
New episodes of bed-wetting (enuresis). In older adults, mental changes, such as confusion, sometimes are the only signs of kidney infection. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Adolescent Bedwetting Jul 22, 2007
Understanding Causes and Treatments for Enuresis ... Enuresis is the medical term for bedwetting ... There are over 5 million school-aged children in the U.S. alone who suffer from enuresis. (Suite101.com)
FDA Approves Ferring Pharmaceuticals' ENDOMETRIN(R) for Luteal Phase Support in Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment Jun 22, 2007
Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE in injectable and rhinal tube forms for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and primary nocturnal enuresis. The Ferring Group specializes in the research, development and commercialization of compounds in general and pediatric endocrinology, urology, gastroenterology, obstetrics/ gynecology and infertility. (PR Newswire)
Practice patience when kids wet beds May 29, 2007
The medical term for bedwetting is enuresis. Boys are twice as likely to suffer from it. (The Clarion-Ledger)
What they didn't teach in med school May 1, 2007
In pediatrics, this is called daytime enuresis ... Hardly an unusual chief complaint, daytime enuresis can be caused by several possibilities. (Boston Globe)
Sodium, prostaglandin may be keys to successful treatment for some bedwetters Dec 1, 2006
The finding helps physiologists understand why about 30% of children who suffer from bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) do not respond to desmopressin, a drug that successfully treats the other 70. The findings, made by Danish medical doctors who treat enuresis, could help lead to better treatment for these children ... The study Nocturnal polyuria in monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis refractory to desmopressin treatment, was carried out by Konstantinos Kamperis and Jens Christian Djurhuus of... (EurekAlert!)
Critical Gaps Cited In Evidence For How Best To Treat Children's Behavioral And Mental Health Problems Sep 13, 2006
Because elimination disorders often have some kind of physiological foundation, mental health practitioners should partner with a pediatrician when assessing and managing enuresis and encopresis. Can't find it. (Science Daily)
Be proactive to stop child's bedwetting Sep 12, 2006
Medically described as primary nocturnal enuresis, a nonmedical explanation for the problem is the bladder and brain communicate by day, but not by night. Nighttime bedwetting occurs in 20 percent of 5-year-olds and 10 percent of 6-year-olds, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Costa Rica puts premium on mental health Aug 12, 2006
In young children, enuresis (inability to control the bladder) is the No. 1 problem, which can be an indicator of trauma, family problems or sexual abuse. Costa Ricans who call themselves Ticos are far more fortunate than Americans in terms of the health and psychological care they receive, because of the extremely low cost and because those services are brought right into the homes and schools of the residents. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Big Kids Are Getting Too Big Aug 2, 2006
Posted: August 1, 2006. The epidemic of obesity in young children has been far worse in the tallest, fastest growing young children, according to new research published in The International Journal of Obesity today (1 August 2006). (Science Daily)
20 Things You Didn't Know About... Sleep Jul 7, 2006
18 Hey, be glad she doesn't have a telethon: More than 5 million American children suffer from nocturnal enuresis, better known as bed-wetting. Actress Suzanne Somers used to be one of them, according to her autobiography. (Discover Magazine)
One In 50 Teenagers Still Wet The Bed May 19, 2006
Reference: Differences in characteristics of nocturnal enuresis between children and adolescents: a critical appraisal from a large epidemiological study ... -- Bedwetting (or nocturnal enuresis or sleepwetting) is involuntary urination while asleep ... Primary enuresis is when the child has never been dry at night. (Science Daily)
Study Finds Limited Availability Of Child Safety Seat Types For Obese Young Children Apr 4, 2006
Posted: April 3, 2006. Childhood obesity is a critical health issue. (Science Daily)
Innovative Approach Affords Researchers Clearer View Of Autism Mar 23, 2006
Posted: March 22, 2006. Using new technology and a unique approach, Binghamton University researchers are hoping to help children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) deal with their most common and problematic areas of deficit - social and life skills. (Science Daily)
Advice To Children With Sleep Apnea: Wear That Night-time Breathing Device! Mar 15, 2006
-- Bedwetting (or nocturnal enuresis or sleepwetting) is involuntary urination while asleep ... Primary enuresis is when the child has never been dry at night. (Science Daily)
