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Steroids Not Effective in Treating Childhood Lower Respiratory Infections

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…

21 Sep 2007

Nutrition During Breastfeeding

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.

20 Sep 2007

World Lymphoma Awareness Day

World Lymphoma Awareness Day

World Lymphoma Awareness Day will be held on 15th September around the world, in an effort to increase awareness of…

18 Sep 2007

Trial: Infliximab plus Methotrexate for the Treatment of Polyarticular-course Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Trial: Infliximab plus Methotrexate for the Treatment of Polyarticular-course Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers at the Paediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation performed a study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of infliximab in…

18 Sep 2007

Girls who Begin Dieting Twice as Likely to Start Smoking

Girls who Begin Dieting Twice as Likely to Start Smoking

Starting to diet seems to double the odds a teenage girl will begin smoking, a University of Florida study has…

14 Sep 2007

Are Cleanlier Lifestyles Causing More Allergies for Kids?

Are Cleanlier Lifestyles Causing More Allergies for Kids?

A little dirt never hurt. But in today’s super-clean world, vaccinations, anti-bacterial soaps, and airtight doors and windows are keeping…

11 Sep 2007

Adult Survivors of Childhood Leukaemia Exercise Less, Worsening Already High Risk for Obesity and Illness

Adult Survivors of Childhood Leukaemia Exercise Less, Worsening Already High Risk for Obesity and Illness

Overcoming paediatric cancer may only mark the beginning of a young survivor’s lifelong battle to stay healthy. While survivors of…

11 Sep 2007

Home Intervention Program Effective at Mitigating Effects of Failure-to-thrive in Infants and Toddlers

Home Intervention Program Effective at Mitigating Effects of Failure-to-thrive in Infants and Toddlers

Failure to thrive, a condition that affects about five out of every 100 infants and toddlers in the United States,…

11 Sep 2007

Does This Child Have Appendicitis?

Does This Child Have Appendicitis?

A 5-year-old with abdominal pain, nausea and fever may have appendicitis or any of a number of other problems. But…

07 Sep 2007