Children's health
27 Mar 2006
Doernbecher Researchers To Study Effectiveness Of Stem Cell Transplant In Human Brain
Researchers in Doernbecher Children’s Hospital at Oregon Health & Science University will begin a Phase I clinical trial using stem cells in infants and children with a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects infants and children. The groundbreaking trial will test whether HuCNS-SC(TM), a proprietary human central nervous stem cell product…
Diseases
26 Mar 2006
Peanut allergy
Peanut allergy symptoms affect 1 in 50 children and can be fatal. People allergic to peanuts can prevent allergic reactions by avoiding exposure to nuts.
Children's health
26 Mar 2006
Egg allergy
Egg allergies cause immune responses (allergic reactions), such as hives, when eggs are eaten. They usually begin in babies or toddlers.
Children's health
26 Mar 2006
Milk allergy
Milk allergy is an immune response to the consumption of dairy products, causing allergic skin and gastrointestinal symptoms. It is common in babies.
Anatomy
22 Mar 2006
Female reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy
The female reproductive system includes reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina), and urogenital organs (urethra, kidneys).
Anatomy
22 Mar 2006
Breast anatomy
The female breasts include the mammary glands and nipples. Their primary function is lactation (producing breast milk) to nourish a baby after pregnancy.
Children's health
21 Mar 2006
Parents susceptible to suicide after death of ill child at home
In addition to prolonged anxiety and depression, parents who have a child who dies at home may be at increased risk of suicide, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal for March 18th. Accessibility to the child’s opioid medication after the death may provide an easy avenue…
Children's health
21 Mar 2006
WA Leads World-First Bid to Crack Diabetes Code
Three thousand Australian families with children affected by diabetes are being asked to join a nationwide effort to set up a DNA database that could help prevent the chronic condition. The creation of the Australian Childhood Diabetes DNA Repository is being funded by a 1.78 million dollar grant from…
Cancer
19 Mar 2006
Adverse Reactions to Natural Food Chemicals
Some natural food chemicals, in particular salicylates, amines and monosodium glutamate (MSG), can cause reactions in sensitive people, where they are often labeled food intolerances.
