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Infant feeding patterns promote childhood obesity

In the long run, encouraging a baby to finish the last ounce in their bottle might be doing more harm than good.

23 May 2013

Dietary exposure to certain plastics may cause metabolic and hormonal abnormalities in children

Plastic additives known as phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates) are odorless, colorless and just about everywhere: They turn up in flooring, plastic cups, beach balls, plastic wrap, intravenous tubing and-according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-the bodies of most Americans.

22 May 2013

GUVAX reports successful results in phase I study of oral, Escherichia coli diarrhea vaccine

The University of Gothenburg Vaccine Research Institute (GUVAX) announces successful results in a placebo controlled phase I study of an oral, inactivated Escherichia coli diarrhea vaccine.

22 May 2013

March of Dimes, Ohio research centers and hospitals establish new research program to prevent preterm birth

Three major Ohio universities and four hospitals have joined with the March of Dimes Foundation to establish a new collaborative research program aimed exclusively at finding the unknown causes of premature birth.

22 May 2013

Children exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to grow up aggressive, antisocial

Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to grow up to physically aggressive and antisocial, regardless of whether they were exposed during pregnancy or their parents have a history of being antisocial, according to Linda Pagani and Caroline Fitzpatrick of the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine hospital.

22 May 2013

Early adenotonsillectomy can improve behavior and sleep apnea symptoms in children

Adenotonsillectomy, or the removal of the adenoids and tonsils, is performed 500,000 times a year in the United States, often as a treatment for children with obstructive sleep apnea.

22 May 2013

Implementation issues: Coverage 'ping pong' among emerging concerns

The notion of how life events could cause disrupted health coverage is a focus for policy makers. In addition, news outlets also are reporting on developments related to high-risk pools, and a break between the White House and organized labor regarding how the implementation process is shaping up.

22 May 2013

State programs, agreements with feds aim at better mental health care delivery

States seek to improve how they deliver mental health care: In Georgia, a revamp shows success stories; Connecticut seeks an agreement to better care for children with mental health problems; and in Texas, lawmakers back a diversion program to keep the mentally ill from jail.

22 May 2013

Mayo Clinic expert offers tips for children with weather-related fears

Violent storms — often accompanied by lightning, thunder, heavy rain, powerful winds and even tornado warnings — can be stressful for anyone, but severe weather can trigger much more severe anxiety, especially among children.

22 May 2013

New U-M poll shows 1 in 100 parents believe their kids use prescription stimulants to boost grades

As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a "study drug" -- a prescription stimulant or amphetamine -- to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13-17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug.

22 May 2013

Obesity directly tied to several cancers

"Obesity is a major risk factor for developing cancer, roughly the equivalent of tobacco use, and both are potentially reversible. Further, obese cancer patients do worse in surgery, with radiation or on chemotherapy - worse by any measure." Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., Director of MD Anderson's new Center for Energy Balance in Cancer Prevention and Survivorship and professor of Behavioral Science.

22 May 2013

JPIDS releases consensus statement of Sentinel Project on Pediatric Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

The Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society today released its June issue, which includes a consensus statement of the global Sentinel Project on Pediatric Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis.

22 May 2013

Environmental enrichment therapy improves behaviors of children with autism

Children with autism showed significant improvement after six months of simple sensory exercises at home using everyday items such as scents, spoons and sponges, according to UC Irvine neurobiologists.

22 May 2013

Study explores links between asthma, sleep quality and academic performance in urban schoolchildren

The negative effects of poorly controlled asthma symptoms on sleep quality and academic performance in urban schoolchildren has been confirmed in a new study.

22 May 2013

Findings suggest that a prosaposin-based drug could block metastasis spread

By studying the roles two proteins, thrombospondin-1 and prosaposin, play in discouraging cancer metastasis, a trans-Atlantic research team has identified a five-amino acid fragment of prosaposin that significantly reduces metastatic spread in mouse models of prostate, breast and lung cancer.

22 May 2013

New study identifies risk factors for rupture or bleeding in children with arachnoid cysts

Arachnoid cysts are a common type of brain lesion that is usually harmless, but with a risk of rupture or bleeding. A new study identifies risk factors for rupture or bleeding in children with "incidentally" detected arachnoid cysts, reports the May issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

22 May 2013

UC researchers identify biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease

Using the Department of Defense Serum Repository, University of Cincinnati researchers have identified a number of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease, which could help with earlier diagnosis and intervention in those who have not yet shown symptoms.

22 May 2013

Children News and Research

Infant feeding patterns promote childhood obesity

Dietary exposure to certain plastics may cause metabolic and hormonal abnormalities in children

GUVAX reports successful results in phase I study of oral, Escherichia coli diarrhea vaccine

March of Dimes, Ohio research centers and hospitals establish new research program to prevent preterm birth

Children exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to grow up aggressive, antisocial

Early adenotonsillectomy can improve behavior and sleep apnea symptoms in children

Implementation issues: Coverage 'ping pong' among emerging concerns

State programs, agreements with feds aim at better mental health care delivery

Mayo Clinic expert offers tips for children with weather-related fears

New U-M poll shows 1 in 100 parents believe their kids use prescription stimulants to boost grades

Obesity directly tied to several cancers

JPIDS releases consensus statement of Sentinel Project on Pediatric Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Environmental enrichment therapy improves behaviors of children with autism

Study explores links between asthma, sleep quality and academic performance in urban schoolchildren

Findings suggest that a prosaposin-based drug could block metastasis spread

New study identifies risk factors for rupture or bleeding in children with arachnoid cysts

UC researchers identify biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease

Early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution associated with higher hyperactivity

Exposure to air pollution during prenatal period is associated with increased risk of respiratory infection in children

Newly discovered immune protein has potential to stop or reverse type 1 diabetes

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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