Health
Tips for new moms on Mother's day
(HealthDay)—To mark Mother's Day, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is offering new moms tips and advice as they begin their journey into parenthood.
May 9, 2014
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News tagged with pediatrician
Pediatrics
Physician practice facilitation ensures key medical care reaches children
Leona Cuttler, MD, knew in her core that the simple act of adding an outside eye could dramatically improve pediatric care. Today, a study of more than 16,000 patient visits published online in the journal Pediatrics proves ...
May 5, 2014
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Pediatrics
Pediatricians should plan for anthrax attack, US experts say
(HealthDay)—Children may require different treatment than adults after exposure to anthrax, says a new report from leading U.S. pediatricians and health officials.
Apr 28, 2014
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Pediatrics
Integrating mental health services in pediatric practices feasible, effective, study finds
Brief behavioral and mental health programs for children can be effectively provided within pediatric practices as an alternative to being referred to a community specialist, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health ...
Mar 24, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Many parents of obese children underestimate their weight
(HealthDay)—Half the parents of overweight or obese children don't think their kids have a weight problem, a new analysis reveals.
Feb 3, 2014
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Pediatrics
Study examines probiotic use in preventing gastrointestinal disorders in infants
Giving an infant a probiotic during the first three months of life appears to reduce the onset of gastrointestinal disorders and result in lower associated costs, according to a study by Flavia Indrio, M.D., of the Aldo Moro ...
Jan 13, 2014
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Autism spectrum disorders
Computer automation system improves autism screening rate
An automated system developed by researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University to help pediatricians focus on the specific health needs of each patient in the short time allotted for preventive care improves ...
Nov 15, 2013
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Pediatrics
Moving children and families beyond trauma
Pediatricians can play an important role in helping children and communities recover following episodes of school and community violence and disaster, while working to prevent and prepare for future tragedies, said David ...
Oct 28, 2013
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Pediatrics
Encouraging a healthy weight for a healthy heart
A healthy weight is the key to a healthy heart, and yet an estimated 1 out of 3 children is either overweight or obese in the U.S. During a special symposium Oct. 27 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference ...
Oct 27, 2013
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Pediatrics
Pediatrician-led motivational interviews aid BMI control
(HealthDay)—For overweight children aged 4 to 7 years, an intervention comprised of pediatrician-led motivational interviews (MIs) is effective for body mass index (BMI) control, according to a study published online Oct. ...
Oct 22, 2013
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