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Daily antiseptic baths slash risk of bloodstream infections in critically ill children

Daily baths with an ordinary antibacterial cleanser can safely reduce the risk of dangerous bloodstream infections in critically ill children, according to a trial conducted in five pediatric hospitals and led by investigators ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Moms may use TV to calm fussy infants, study finds

(HealthDay)—Many babies spend almost three hours in front of the TV each day, a new study finds, especially if their mothers are obese and TV addicts themselves, or if the babies are fussy or active.

Pediatrics created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Increased risk of developing asthma by age of 3 after cesarean section

A new study supports previous findings that children delivered by cesarean section have an increased risk of developing asthma. The study from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) suggests that children delivered ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Higher anxiety associated with poorer functioning in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

UC Davis researchers have found that for children with the genetic disorder known as chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome anxiety—but not intelligence—is linked to poorer adaptive behaviors, such as self-care and communication ...

Pediatrics created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Death in young children linked to their mother's poor health

In poorer countries, young children are more likely to die in the months before their mother's death, when she is seriously ill, and also in the period after her death, according to a study by international researchers published ...

Health created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds intrauterine exposure to drugs does not affect academic achievement test scores

Researchers from Boston University Schools of Medicine (BUSM) and Public Health along with Boston Medical Center have found children's academic achievement test scores not affected by intrauterine exposure to cocaine, tobacco ...

Health created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Concerns that methadone children may have problems at school

Children prenatally exposed to methadone or Subutex (buprenorphine) are prone to developing cognitive difficulties. According to one researcher, these children still need close follow-up after they begin ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Breast milk bank to cater to needy infants in India

A mother's milk bank catering to needy infants free of cost has been set up in northwestern India as part of a drive to save the lives of vulnerable children, officials said Monday.

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

UNICEF studies highlight the importance of equity in maternal and child health improvement strategies

Two studies from UNICEF, forming The Lancet Series on equity in child survival, health, and nutrition, provide compelling evidence for the strategic importance of focusing global health improvement efforts on the poorest and ha ...

Health created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Polio eradication is achievable by 2018 and urgent, declare 400+ global scientists

Hundreds of scientists, doctors and other experts from around the world launched the Scientific Declaration on Polio Eradication today, declaring that an end to the paralyzing disease is achievable and endorsing a comprehensive ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Home visiting programme can dramatically reduce child abuse in the longer term, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Latest research from the University of Otago, Christchurch (UOC) shows the Early Start home visiting programme halved rates of physical abuse against children and lowered non-accidental hospital visits ...

Pediatrics created Nov 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0