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RSSArchived Child Health News Stories - November 2009

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2009-11-21 HKI to raise over $700,000 for the SickKids Global Child Health Program 0 None
2009-11-21 Emotionally abused children may face accelerated cellular aging as adults 0 None
2009-11-20 UNICEF report highlights gains in child health, while 1b still lack essential services 0 None
2009-11-20 Children with kidney disease likely to have "masked" hypertension 0 None
2009-11-20 FDA approves sNDA for pediatric autism drug ABILIFY 0 None
2009-11-20 Lancet examines Uganda's child-health volunteers 0 None
2009-11-20 Study recommends chest ultrasound for evaluating pediatric patients with complicated pneumonia 0 None
2009-11-20 CVS/pharmacy kicks off its fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's annual campaign 0 None
2009-11-20 20th anniversary of the international Convention on the Rights of the Child today 0 None
2009-11-20 New program to address mental health issues of youth and children 0 None
2009-11-20 Curemark begins enrolling patients in Phase III clinical trials for CM-AT 0 None
2009-11-19 New bone matrix implant offers hope for babies born with skull deformities 0 None
2009-11-19 High prevalence of asthma among children with H1N1 0 None
2009-11-19 $10 million grant to help enroll uninsured, eligible American Indian and Alaska Native children in CHIP 0 None
2009-11-19 Intensive refresher course in pediatrics for physicians preparing for certification examination 0 None
2009-11-19 Book on pediatric IBD launched 0 None
2009-11-19 Toddlers and obese children suffer more than youth when exposed to secondhand smoke 0 None
2009-11-19 FDA Advisory Committee votes in support of Pfizer's Prevnar 13 0 None
2009-11-18 Baby's sleep position can predict misshapen skull condition 0 None
2009-11-18 AT&T supports PADRES Contra El Cancer in campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer 0 None
2009-11-18 Pentavalent price drops: the GAVI effect 0 None
2009-11-18 Childhood obesity in Ohio: Healthy Choices for Healthy Children legislation introduced 0 None
2009-11-18 Majority of mothers personally manage their children's health this coming winter 0 None
2009-11-18 Pediatric data for Pfizer's Lipitor submitted to the EMEA 0 None
2009-11-18 New study reveals certain prescription drugs can be harmful to fetus 0 None
2009-11-18 Sildenafil improves heart function in youngsters with single ventricle congenital heart disease 0 None
2009-11-18 CTSA institutions receive NIH grants to study drug safety and efficacy in children 0 None
2009-11-17 Report calls for refocusing health spending in developing countries to save children's lives 0 None
2009-11-17 Consortium to define new modalities for treating hypertension and associated vascular complications 0 None
2009-11-17 U.S. again scores 'D' for premature birth rate; states take action to reduce risk factors 0 None
2009-11-17 Shire publishes new study results on INTUNIV Extended-Release Tablets 0 None
2009-11-17 Colorado receives “D” on Premature Birth Report Card for the second consecutive year 0 None
2009-11-17 Patients with pediatric-onset MS develop disabilities at a slower pace than patients with adult-onset MS: Study 0 None
2009-11-17 Food allergies among children is increasing: Study 0 None
2009-11-16 Fetal exposure to phthalates has the potential to alter masculine brain development: Study 0 None
2009-11-16 Findings from post hoc analysis examining emotional lability from Phase 3 study data with Vyvanse announced 0 None
2009-11-16 New shunt procedure may save infants with underdeveloped heart 0 None
2009-11-16 Cheerleading injuries in the U.S.: 60% occur due to stunts 0 None
2009-11-16 Low-cost, simple interventions could save 2.5 million child lives a year: World Vision 0 None
2009-11-16 Researchers receive a grant to find effective methods to prevent and treat childhood obesity 0 None
2009-11-16 Research team identifies five new gene regions that raise the risk of childhood-onset IBD 0 None
2009-11-13 PillCam capsule endoscopy is useful and safe in children under eight years old: Study 0 None
2009-11-13 Overhaul could leave kids' hospitals strapped for cash 0 None
2009-11-13 Poor mental health in children and teenagers impacts on the length of time they will stay in school: Study 0 None
2009-11-13 Findings on the use of Traumeel S in children with mucositis undergoing SCT presented 0 None
2009-11-13 Exercise during pregnancy does not harm the health of foetus 0 5
2009-11-13 Shire announces findings from Phase 3 study data with Vyvanse 0 None
2009-11-13 New software may help doctors to identify brain tumours in children that will grow aggressively 0 None
2009-11-13 Masked hypertension in CKD children can increase risk of heart disease 0 None
2009-11-13 Exposure to deadly bacteria can result in stillbirths 0 None
2009-11-12 SPIN program highlights the importance of human milk for preterm babies 0 None
2009-11-12 Almost 200m undernourished children worldwide, report says 0 None
2009-11-12 Childhood exposure to environmental pollutants could impact development in the long-term 1 None
2009-11-12 Gene variants which influence insulin metabolism can also affect birth weight 0 None
2009-11-12 Series of holiday cards to help build ORBIS Kids Sight treatment centres launched 0 None
2009-11-12 FDA approves CSL Biotherapies' seasonal flu vaccine, Afluria for children 0 None
2009-11-12 Children with developmental dyslexia have difficulties separating relevant auditory information from irrelevant noise 0 None
2009-11-12 Physicians and researchers to develop kidney replacement device for children 0 None
2009-11-11 Malfunctioning circadian clock genes may be associated with bipolar disorder in children 0 None
2009-11-11 CHF commends the passage of health reform bill; disapproves move to eliminate CHIP 0 None
2009-11-11 Newborn and Parenting Resources: A new service from WellPoint for working mothers 1 4.5
2009-11-11 Tel Aviv University develops innovative algorithms to combat Intra-uterine growth restrictions for healthy babies 0 None
2009-11-11 Also in Global Health: Child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe; dengue outbreak in Cape Verde; program reduces waste in Kenya slums 0 None
2009-11-11 Children with autism have slower pupil responses to light change: Study 0 None
2009-11-10 Educational and interactive presentation on neonatal respiratory care 0 None
2009-11-10 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment ineffective for children with autism 2 None
2009-11-10 "Science In Action: Saving the Lives of Africa's Mothers" report to be released at ASADI conference 0 None
2009-11-10 Study suggests a new improved treatment option for children with Hurler's syndrome 0 None
2009-11-10 Affordable health care can save millions of women, newborns, and children in sub-Saharan Africa 0 None
2009-11-10 Children with ASD have problem with handwriting: Study 0 None
2009-11-10 Children and young people with autism should be offered special teaching support 0 None
2009-11-10 Prepubertal boys with cancer can bank on their testicular tissue for preserving fertility 0 None
2009-11-09 Children with autism may have lower quality handwriting, says study 0 None
2009-11-09 Awareness campaign for Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation wins GCG Marketing honors 0 None
2009-11-09 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients to receive proton therapy at the UF Proton Therapy Institute 0 None
2009-11-09 Shire's INTUNIV for treating ADHD now available in the U.S. 0 None
2009-11-09 Dr. Gail Harrison to receive the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award 0 None
2009-11-07 Human fetuses become active listeners in the last trimester of the pregnancy: Study 0 1
2009-11-07 Pediatrician recommends red reflex vision test for all newborns 0 None
2009-11-06 House health bill has controversial CHIP provision 0 None
2009-11-06 Marriott hotels continues to support Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, hosts benefit Torch Relay 0 None
2009-11-06 cbm's initiative to help families break the cycle of poverty and disability 0 None
2009-11-06 Gene therapy saves 2 children with adrenoleukodystrophy 0 None
2009-11-06 Climate change is the biggest health threat to children in the 21st century, says new report 0 None
2009-11-06 Exposure to higher levels of air pollution increases Infants' risk for bronchiolitis 0 5
2009-11-05 Climate change is biggest global health threat to children, report says 0 None
2009-11-05 Study finds oral dimercaptosuccinic acid effective in treating children with autism 0 5
2009-11-05 Food advertising aimed at children contributes to obesity 0 None
2009-11-05 Two innovative child welfare toolkits now available to public and private CPS workers 0 None
2009-11-05 Commonly used pain reliever may be associated with asthma in children and adults 0 None
2009-11-05 USC: Heavy traffic corridors responsible for preventable childhood asthma 0 None
2009-11-05 HHS Secretary kicks off the nation’s largest campaign to find and enroll uninsured children 0 None
2009-11-05 Surgery may not be the best option for children with obstructive sleep apnea 0 None
2009-11-05 NIAID renews contract to support inner city asthma research 0 None
2009-11-05 Studies find U.S. children face health quality issues 0 None
2009-11-05 Study examines campaign to increase use of zinc to prevent childhood diarrhea 0 None
2009-11-04 Also in Global Health News: Childhood vaccines; USAID administrator; Pakistan polio fight; UNICEF fundraising; measles in India 0 None
2009-11-04 Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital offers behavioral testing for children 0 None
2009-11-04 GSK's malaria vaccine trial containing Antigenics’ Stimulon adjuvant enrolls more than 5,000 children 0 None
2009-11-04 Cost of ADHD clinical trials can be reduced by implementing Quotient ADHD System 0 None
2009-11-04 iNO therapy for respiratory failure in premature babies does not improve long-term outcomes 0 None
2009-11-04 Five-year old Pennsylvanian boy dies of H1N1 flu complications 0 None
2009-11-04 Guideline for newborn screening of preterm, low birth weight, sick and at-risk newborns published 0 None
2009-11-04 Maximum Potential's video-based ABA therapy program approved 0 None
2009-11-04 Study sheds light on the rise in childhood asthma in developed countries 0 None
2009-11-04 Enobia Pharma initiates study of bone-targeted enzyme replacement therapy for hypophosphatasia 0 None
2009-11-04 U.S. clinical trials show single dose of H1N1 vaccine protects pregnant women, children under 10 need two doses 0 None
2009-11-04 One out of every eight US births is preterm; March of Dimes calls for research to prevent preterm births 0 None
2009-11-04 The Children’s Hospital leads the charge against childhood obesity 0 None
2009-11-03 Children who drink full-fat milk every day have a lower BMI: Study 0 5
2009-11-03 AET completes real-time remote diagnosis of a newborn baby's heart murmur 0 None
2009-11-03 Vaccinating mothers against influeza during pregnancy prevents hospitalization in their infants 0 None
2009-11-03 Half of American children including 90% black children will use food stamps, says study 0 5
2009-11-03 Appropriate treatment for children with meniscal tears leads to high success rate: Study 0 None
2009-11-02 Shortage of Tamiflu in liquid form contributes to dosage errors 0 None
2009-11-02 Sanofi Pasteur presents Menactra vaccine safety data at the IDSA 0 None
2009-11-02 Global health organizations observe World Pneumonia Day; urge governments to take steps to fight pneumonia 0 None

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