Medications
'Life changing': New drug eases severe eczema in young kids
Sonia Dhaliwal knows exactly how bad childhood eczema can get.
Sep 20, 2022
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Neuroscience
Epilepsy drug taken in pregnancy found safe in preschool child development
A new study finds that the epilepsy drug levetiracetam appears not to be associated with thinking, movement and language problems for preschool children born to mothers who took the drug during pregnancy, although the drug ...
Jan 8, 2014
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Pediatrics
Review examines diagnosis, management of preschool wheeze
(HealthDay)—Preschool children have high asthma morbidity, and further research on the short- and long-term outcomes is needed, according to a review published online May 3 in The Lancet. This review is part of a series ...
May 5, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
UConn report finds one-third of Hartford's preschoolers overweight or obese
(Medical Xpress)—A study conducted by University of Connecticut researchers finds more than one-third of Hartford preschoolers are overweight or obese with rates far above the national average for children of the same age. ...
Nov 29, 2012
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Health
Supplement trend provides little benefit for young children
A healthy diet is far more effective in supporting the growth and development of pre-school children than dietary supplements, according to research which suggests supplements aren't being absorbed by children under five-years-old.
Apr 4, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Improving diagnosis of chronic lung, ear and sinus infections in young children
University of Southampton researchers have recommended a method to help diagnose preschool age children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).
Feb 27, 2023
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Immunology
New guidelines for schools recommend against food bans
Schools and child care centers should train staff on food allergies and have epinephrine available to treat anaphylaxis, but new guidelines do not recommend food bans.
May 5, 2021
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Health
Timely reminders boost childhood immunizations rates
New research from the Children's Outcomes Research Program at Children's Hospital Colorado shows that timely reminders by state or local health departments are more effective at increasing immunization rates among preschool ...
Jan 7, 2013
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Medications
Researcher investigates medication for children before anesthesia and surgery
"Don't wake the bear that sleeps" is one of the central conclusions of a dissertation on medication for children before anesthesia and surgery. The effect of anti-anxiety, calming and sleep-inducing drugs can quickly wear ...
Jun 10, 2024
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