Children's health
29 Apr 2008
National infant immunisation week reminds parents of the importance of immunisations
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will launch National Infant Immunisation Week (NIIW) with events beginning April 19 and continuing through April 26, 2008. Parents, caregivers and healthcare providers will be reminded during NIIW of the benefits…
Cancer
29 Apr 2008
Researchers light up lungs to help diagnose disease
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed innovative technology which illuminates a person´s lungs and helps clinicians identify if they are functioning correctly. The new technology could result in earlier diagnosis of emphysema and smoking related damage, as well as other lung conditions and diseases. Lung diseases are of…
Children's health
24 Apr 2008
Hepatitis Australia
Hepatitis Australia aims to reduce viral hepatitis infection by addressing the needs of people living with hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Children's health
24 Apr 2008
Local researchers join international effort to search for the causes of autism
Two thousand families are sought for unique new study Saint Louis University researchers are involved in a multi-site consortium to gather and bank DNA samples from 2,000 autism patients and their families over the next three years. The initiative, called the Simons Simplex Collection (SSC), is the first coordinated effort…
Children's health
24 Apr 2008
Social form of bullying linked to depression, anxiety in adults
Spreading rumors and gossiping may not cause bruises or black eyes, but the psychological consequences of this social type of bullying could linger into early adulthood, a new University of Florida study shows. In a study of 210 college students, UF researchers discovered a link between what psychologists call relational…
Children's health
22 Apr 2008
Children with ADHD should get heart tests before treatment with stimulant drugs
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should get careful cardiac evaluation and monitoring – including an electrocardiogram (ECG) – before treatment with stimulant drugs, a new American Heart Association statement recommends. The scientific statement on Cardiovascular Monitoring of Children and Adolescents with Heart Disease Receiving Stimulant Drugs is published…
Children's health
22 Apr 2008
High blood pressure on the rise in teens
The rising rate of obesity among kids and teens is now leading to other health problems in that age group, including diabetes, high blood pressure and vascular damage. Chronic high blood pressure can affect the heart and can cause the pumping chamber (the left ventricle) to become enlarged. Developing high…
Cancer
20 Apr 2008
Outsmart the summer sun at any age
The warmer months entice people of all ages to come forth from their winter havens – and most need to be reminded about the importance of sun protection. From young children to teens to mature adults, there are dozens of simple ways to change skin cancer prevention from a chore…
Children's health
20 Apr 2008
Children with migraines at higher risk for sleep disorders
Children with migraine headaches are more likely to have sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and lack of sleep, than children with non-migraine headaches, new research shows. "Sleeping problems can exacerbate the problems migraine causes on a child’s health and may hinder a child’s performance at school," study author Dr.
