Children's health
25 Sep 2007
Research Shows how Genetic Mutation causes Epilepsy in Infants
New research from the Howard Florey Institute in Melbourne has shown why mutation in a single gene can cause epilepsy in infants. Infants are more susceptible to seizures because their brains are developing at a rapid rate, making their brain cells ‘excitable’. Their neurons are growing and making new connections…
Children's health
25 Sep 2007
Dairy Foods and Type 2 Diabetes
Adjusting to a new diagnosis of diabetes can be a shock – and wondering ‘what can I eat?’ is only normal. Some people with diabetes cut out or limit their intake of dairy foods (like milk, cheese and yogurt) due to concern about the fat content. However, Diabetes Australia actually…
Children's health
24 Sep 2007
Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF)
Through their website and other wide ranging activities, the Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) aims to provide support and information for people with pituitary conditions, their families, healthcare…
Children's health
24 Sep 2007
Asthma Foundation of New South Wales
The Asthma Foundation of New South Wales is an asthma support group that provides education and helps people manage and understand asthma.
Children's health
21 Sep 2007
Steroids Not Effective in Treating Childhood Lower Respiratory Infections
The use of steroid medication to treat bronchiolitis – a common viral lower respiratory infection in infants – does not prevent hospitalization or improve their respiratory symptoms, according to a study published in the July 26 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. The findings by the Pediatric Emergency…
Children's health
21 Sep 2007
AACAP guidelines for ADHD aim to guide clinicians toward best treatment practices
In July, the Journal for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry released a comprehensive document outlining the epidemiology, comorbidities, aetiology, screening practices and treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that are currently best supported by evidence. Pooling information gathered from over 5,000 articles published between 1996 and 2006, these…
Children's health
21 Sep 2007
New guidelines for ADHD to help improve effective diagnosis and treatment
In July, the Journal for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry released a comprehensive document discussing almost every aspect of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Taking information from over 5,000 articles and summarising them in one place, it provides guidelines for doctors that can be incredibly useful in keeping up-to-date…
Children's health
20 Sep 2007
Nutrition During Breastfeeding
Eating a healthy diet while breastfeeding is important because what a mother eats determines the energy, protein, nutrient and vitamin content of her breast milk.
Children's health
18 Sep 2007
Progesterone Treatment Does Not Prevent Preterm Birth in Twin Pregnancy
Progesterone therapy does not reduce the chances of preterm birth in women pregnant with twins, reported researchers in a network sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. An earlier study showed progesterone therapy reduced the risk for preterm birth in another category of high risk pregnant women – those carrying…
