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Sugar water reduces pain associated with infant shots

Sugar water reduces pain associated with infant shots

The 2008 recommended immunization schedule in the United States calls for infants and toddlers to receive as many as 24…

19 Feb 2008

Herpes virus link to complications in pregnancy

Herpes virus link to complications in pregnancy

Researchers at Adelaide’s Women’s & Children’s Hospital and the University of Adelaide have made a world-first discovery that links viral…

19 Feb 2008

Risk factors for severe RSV infection in immunocompromised children

Risk factors for severe RSV infection in immunocompromised children

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators and collaborators have shown how to predict if a child who is infected with…

08 Feb 2008

Car seat inserts keep baby breathing

Car seat inserts keep baby breathing

Babies travelling in car seats should be provided with additional support to prevent blocking of their airway, research suggests. A…

08 Feb 2008

Birthing Types

Birthing Types

There are many ways of giving birth to a baby. Natural delivery (vaginal delivery), caesarian delivery (c-section) and water birthing are popular methods.

08 Feb 2008

Babies excrete vaccine-mercury quicker than originally thought

Babies excrete vaccine-mercury quicker than originally thought

February’s issue of Pediatrics offers another reason to rethink blaming the spike in autism diagnoses on thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative…

05 Feb 2008

Information for carers of dementia patients

Information for carers of dementia patients

Carers of Dementia Patients: Information for carers of Dementia Patients and caring for dementia patients written and reviewed by Medical Professionals.

01 Feb 2008

Exposure to smoking in movies influences kids lighting up

Exposure to smoking in movies influences kids lighting up

New research from Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) strengthens the case that children’s exposure to smoking in movies influences their decision…

30 Jan 2008

Premature labour

Premature labour

Premature or preterm labour refers to childbirth occuring any time before a woman is 37 weeks pregnant, and results in a premature baby.

27 Jan 2008