Health
New mothers, newborns happy with home visits
Home nursing visits are as safe and effective as office-based care for initial post-delivery well-baby check-ups, according to medical researchers.
Nov 9, 2011
0
0
News tagged with archives of pediatrics and adolescent medicine
Health
Environmental factors in Tiny Tim's near fatal illness
Le Bonheur Professor Russell Chesney, M.D. believes he knows what was ailing Tiny Tim, the iconic character from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Based on detailed descriptions of both the symptoms and living conditions ...
Mar 16, 2012
0
0
Health
Future obesity may be predicted at 3.5 years of age
Researchers can predict which children are most likely to become obese by examining their mothers' behaviour around their birth, according to a recent University of Montreal study published in the Archives of Pediatric and ...
Nov 14, 2011
0
0
Health
Social media sites may reveal information about problem drinking among college students
Social media websites, such as Facebook and MySpace, may reveal information that could identify underage college students who may be at risk for problem drinking, according to a report published Online First by Archives of ...
Oct 3, 2011
0
0
Pediatrics
Supplements and cow's milk play biggest roles in determining vitamin D levels in children
Taking a vitamin D supplement and drinking cow's milk are the two most important factors that determine how much vitamin D is in a child's body, new research has found.
Jan 14, 2013
0
0
Health
Comprehensive guidelines needed for young adult preventive care
With no specific clinical preventive care guidelines targeting young adults, health care providers are missing key opportunities to improve the health of this population through preventive screening and intervention.
Mar 6, 2012
0
0
Health
Can branding improve school lunches?
A popular marketing ploy with junk foods and other indulgent table fare can be an equally effective tool for promoting healthier eating in school cafeterias.
Aug 28, 2012
0
0
Health
Nearly half of children under two years of age receive some vaccinations late
In a new study published today in JAMA Pediatrics (formerly Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine), Kaiser Permanente researchers found that 49 percent of children ages 2-24 months did not receive all recommended ...
Jan 21, 2013
0
0
Pediatrics
Gadget givers urged to consider ramifications
(HealthDay)—Gifts of electronic gadgets, like smartphones and laptops, no doubt bring glee to the teens who receive them. But people thinking of gifting such devices to a kid might want to consider the broader ramifications.
Dec 14, 2012
0
0
