Children's Health
01 Aug 2007
Lifestyle Changes for Obesity and Weight Loss
Lifestyle modification, with a reduction of energy intake and an increase in physical activity, is essential in all treatment strategies for obesity and weight loss.
Bone
30 Jul 2007
New Era for Prostheses for Amputees
The first powered ankle-foot prosthesis, which propels users forward for walking, was demonstrated this morning at the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Garth Stewart, an Iraq War veteran and amputee, showed off the invention created by MIT Media Lab Professor Hugh Herr and his team as part of a collaborative…
Children's health
30 Jul 2007
System To Enhance Management of Life-Threatening Allergic Emergencies
“Be S.A.F.E.,” a system to enhance management of and education about anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions, was published by an expert panel of allergists and emergency physicians in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The article, “SAFE: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Anaphylaxis Education in the Emergency Department,” includes…
Children's health
30 Jul 2007
Safety Concern: Good Drugs Can Go Bad
Whether over the counter or prescribed by a doctor, all medicines must be handled with care when their shelf life runs its course. “If pills are thrown in the trash, they’re accessible to curious individuals who may not know what the drug is for,” said Dr. Addison Taylor, professor of…
Bone
18 Jul 2007
New research: milk helps cyclists across the line
Milk could be the key to claiming the Tour de France’s coveted yellow jersey. A new study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, has found milk outscored plain water and a commercial sports drink for re-hydrating cyclists after a bout of exercise . UK researcher Dr Susan Shirreffs found…
Children's health
16 Jul 2007
Answers to your questions about substance abuse in children treated with medication in ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural syndrome characterised by hyperactivity and/or inattention leading to impairment in social, academic and occupational functioning. The core group of symptoms of ADHD include persistent impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention. Although well known to be predominantly a condition of children in preschool and early…
Children's health
16 Jul 2007
ADHD: The truth about the link between pharmacotherapy and substance use disorder
There have been many publicised theories about the link between the use of medications in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the possible increased risk these children may be of developing a substance use disorder in later life. Despite the paucity of current literature the findings in…
Children's health
16 Jul 2007
Understanding the benefits behind the glycaemic load (GL)
What is the Glycaemic Load (GL)? The concept of the glycaemic load is one that is becoming more commonly used and referred to in the food industry. How often have we picked up a food product which has the words Glycaemic load or glycaemic index written in big bold letters?…
Anatomy
16 Jul 2007
Stages of pregnancy: Introduction
Information on pregnancy week by week, including the changes pregnant women experience during pregnancy, routine doctor appointments and health information.
