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Newborn screening can cause unnecessary parental stress
Virtually all babies in the U.S. have their heels pricked soon after birth to get a blood sample for genetic…
27 Jun 2006
Endocrine system
The endocrine system includes the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal and other glands. These glands produce hormones.
26 Jun 2006
Novel newborn screening can open door to treating rare but devastating diseases
Rare metabolic diseases such as Tay-Sachs, Fabry and Gaucher syndromes are caused by enzyme deficiencies and typically have crippling, even…
21 Jun 2006
UCSF study to examine whether probiotics can prevent asthma in children
In the first effort of its kind in the United States, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have…
15 Jun 2006
Ischaemic stroke
Ischaemic stroke occurs when there is insufficient blood flow to supply oxygen to the brain. It is a leading cause of death and disability.
02 Jun 2006
Research finds sugar required for healthy brain development
New approaches to preventing birth defects from a rare metabolic disorder could result from research completed at Washington University School…
22 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…
16 May 2006
Nutrition in Children
Child nutrition program food for healthy young children avoiding malnutrition diet
16 May 2006
