Children's health
30 Jul 2007
Gene Identified for Crohn’s Disease in Children
Paediatrics researchers have identified a gene variant that raises a child’s risk of Crohn’s disease, a chronic and painful condition attributed to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The research reinforces previous results by German researchers, who found the same gene variant associated with the adult form of Crohn’s disease. Researchers…
Children's health
30 Jul 2007
System To Enhance Management of Life-Threatening Allergic Emergencies
“Be S.A.F.E.,” a system to enhance management of and education about anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions, was published by an expert panel of allergists and emergency physicians in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The article, “SAFE: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Anaphylaxis Education in the Emergency Department,” includes…
Children's health
30 Jul 2007
Safety Concern: Good Drugs Can Go Bad
Whether over the counter or prescribed by a doctor, all medicines must be handled with care when their shelf life runs its course. “If pills are thrown in the trash, they’re accessible to curious individuals who may not know what the drug is for,” said Dr. Addison Taylor, professor of…
Bone
18 Jul 2007
New research: milk helps cyclists across the line
Milk could be the key to claiming the Tour de France’s coveted yellow jersey. A new study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, has found milk outscored plain water and a commercial sports drink for re-hydrating cyclists after a bout of exercise . UK researcher Dr Susan Shirreffs found…
Children's health
16 Jul 2007
Answers to your questions about substance abuse in children treated with medication in ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural syndrome characterised by hyperactivity and/or inattention leading to impairment in social, academic and occupational functioning. The core group of symptoms of ADHD include persistent impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention. Although well known to be predominantly a condition of children in preschool and early…
Children's health
16 Jul 2007
ADHD: The truth about the link between pharmacotherapy and substance use disorder
There have been many publicised theories about the link between the use of medications in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the possible increased risk these children may be of developing a substance use disorder in later life. Despite the paucity of current literature the findings in…
Children's health
16 Jul 2007
Understanding the benefits behind the glycaemic load (GL)
What is the Glycaemic Load (GL)? The concept of the glycaemic load is one that is becoming more commonly used and referred to in the food industry. How often have we picked up a food product which has the words Glycaemic load or glycaemic index written in big bold letters?…
Anatomy
16 Jul 2007
Stages of pregnancy: Introduction
Information on pregnancy week by week, including the changes pregnant women experience during pregnancy, routine doctor appointments and health information.
Children's health
12 Jul 2007
Weight Management Program Cuts Diabetes Risk, Improves BMI in Overweight Children
A family-based weight management program developed by researchers at Yale School of Medicine was more effective at reducing weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI) and insulin sensitivity than traditional clinic-based weight counselling. The study was published in JAMA‘s June 27 theme issue on chronic diseases of children.Mary Savoye-Desanti, a…
