Children's health
19 May 2006
Extreme personality poses risk of ADHD, conduct disorder, FSU researchers say
Children with personalities marked by aggressiveness, mood swings, a sense of alienation and a need for excitement may be at greater risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or conduct disorder, according to a new Florida State University study. FSU psychology professors Jeanette Taylor and Chris Schatschneider, FSU doctoral student…
Children's health
19 May 2006
Caffeine boosts breathing in premature infants
Many people rely on a caffeine kick from their morning coffee to boost their critical thinking. But for premature infants, a dose of caffeine may help with more vital functions, such as breathing. For decades doctors have prescribed caffeine to premature babies because it appears to protect against apnoea,…
Diseases
16 May 2006
Nontraumatic spinal cord injury
Nontraumatic spinal cord injury is an injury to the spine which is not caused by sudden trauma like a car accident. Causes include infection and…
Children's health
16 May 2006
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine. It affects all age groups and causes psychological distress and functional problems.
Cancer
16 May 2006
Nutrition in Children
Child nutrition program food for healthy young children avoiding malnutrition diet
Cancer
15 May 2006
Carcinogens from Parents' Tobacco Smoke Found in Their Babies' Urine
When mom or dad puffs on a cigarette, their infants may inhale the resulting second-hand smoke. Now, scientists have detected cancer-causing chemicals associated with tobacco smoke in the urine of nearly half the babies of smoking parents. “The take home message is, ‘Don’t smoke around your kids’,” said Stephen…
Children's health
15 May 2006
Women Can Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy can be a wonderful and stressful experience any time of the year, but during the summer months, women should take extra steps to avoid complications, according to obstetrician/gynecologists at Duke University Medical Center. According to Amy Murtha, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine…
Children's health
15 May 2006
Successful treatment of mothers with depression helps their children, too
Children whose mothers are depressed are more likely to suffer from anxiety, mental-health problems and disruptive behavior than those whose moms aren’t. And if the mothers don’t get better, these kids’ problems often become worse, new research shows. Conversely, however, children whose mothers are successfully treated for their depressive…
Cancer
12 May 2006
Rehabilitation After Prostate Cancer Treatment
During the recovery period after prostate cancer treatment, patients are offered a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, including appropriate emotional and psychological support. The preferred approach is…
