Pediatrics

CI therapy produces increase in grey matter in brains of children with cerebral palsy

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) report that children with cerebral palsy who underwent Constraint Induced Movement therapy (CI therapy) saw a significant increase in grey matter ...

Neuroscience created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

One-year survival up for critical congenital heart defects

(HealthDay)—For infants with critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs), one-year survival has improved over time, with an increased risk of mortality associated with earlier diagnosis, low birth weight, ...

Pediatrics created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Kids more likely to pick up warts at home, not public spaces

(HealthDay)—Contrary to conventional wisdom, a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family members or classmates, ...

Pediatrics created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Clean your plate' orders from parents may backfire for kids

(HealthDay)—Although you might think being a member of the "clean plate club" is something that stops when a child is young, new research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers ...

Pediatrics created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

MDs warn teens: Don't take the cinnamon challenge

Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. ...

Pediatrics created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

After age 18, asthma care deteriorates

It is widely accepted that medical insurance helps older adults with chronic health problems to receive better care. But what about young adults between the ages of 18 and 25, a demographic that also tends to have the lowest ...

Pediatrics created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

60 percent of peds hospitals have electronic health records

(HealthDay)—Since 2008 there has been an increase in the proportion of children's hospitals adopting electronic health records (EHRs), with EHRs in almost 60 percent of children's hospitals in 2011, according ...

Health created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Longer breastfeeding duration boosts risk of iron deficiency

(HealthDay)—Longer breastfeeding duration is associated with increased odds of iron deficiency in healthy children, according to a study published online April 15 in Pediatrics.

Pediatrics created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Babies born even slightly early may lag behind, study says

(HealthDay)—Many women choose to have labor induced or to have an elective Cesarean delivery before the full term of their pregnancy is up, but a new study suggests their child's development may suffer ...

Pediatrics created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pediatric melanomas are increasing two percent a year

(HealthDay)—The incidence of pediatric melanoma has increased by about 2 percent per year, and this incidence trend is influenced by gender, age, and stage at diagnosis, primary site, and ultraviolet (UV)-B ...

Pediatrics created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lullabies soothe preemies, parents alike

(HealthDay)—Lullabies have been used to soothe babies since time immemorial. Now, scientists say that premature infants in particular can benefit from combining this tactic with other forms of music therapy, ...

Pediatrics created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Parents who veto vaccinations often seek like-minded opinions

(HealthDay)—Friends and family may be key in parents' decisions on whether to vaccinate their young children, a small study suggests.

Pediatrics created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Full-term gestational age tied to development at 12 months

(HealthDay)—For healthy full-term infants, development at age 12 months is associated with gestational age, with scores increasing for each additional week of gestation, according to a study published online ...

Pediatrics created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Quality improvement methods up appropriate antibiotic rx

(HealthDay)—Quality improvement (QI) methods can be used to rapidly implement national guidelines relating to appropriate first-line antibiotic therapy for children aged 3 months or older with community-acquired ...

Pediatrics created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Attention to TV is key link between screen media use and obesity

Using a new research method that tracks moment-by-moment use of electronic media by young people, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have shown that paying attention to TV is strongly associated with higher Body Mass ...

Overweight and Obesity created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0