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RTS,S offers 46 percent protection against malaria for at least 15 months after vaccination, Study finds

A Phase II trial published Friday in Lancet Infectious Diseases has shown that RTS,S, the "experimental malaria vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline provides African children with long-lasting protection" against malaria, Reuters reports.

18 Jan 2011

Polysomnography may predict adverse outcomes following pediatric adenotonsillectomy: Study

Performing polysomnography prior to pediatric adenotonsillectomy may help identify children at a higher risk of developing postoperative respiratory complications, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

18 Jan 2011

Teens living next to busy roadway face high risk of allergies and asthma: Study

An international team of lung experts has new evidence from a study in shantytowns near Lima, Peru, that teens living immediately next to a busy roadway have increased risk of allergies and asthma.

18 Jan 2011

Cincinnati Children's provides tips on how to stop the spread of flu germs

Doctors at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center want to make sure children are protected from influenza this flu season. The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a variety of strains of influenza viruses.

18 Jan 2011

Excessive video gaming may lead to mental ill health problems for kids, experts warn

A new study shows the risk factors for “pathological,” or obsessive, video gamers. It shows that these children become more depressed and anxious the more they play. The risk factors that made a child a pathological gamer include the child being impulsive, socially awkward, and played more games than the average child.

17 Jan 2011

Milk may reduce risk of bowel cancer: Study

Research by Associate Professor Brian Cox and Dr Mary Jane Sneyd of the Otago University’s Hugh Adam cancer epidemiology unit has shown that New Zealand schoolchildren who drank milk daily significantly reduced their chances of getting bowel cancer as adults.

17 Jan 2011

Research roundup: Racial disparities in cancer and other care, nursing home closures, extending drugmakers' exclusivity

Journal of the National Cancer Institute: Projections Of The Cost Of Cancer Care In The United States: 2010-2020 - "By combining cancer prevalence with average annual costs of cancer care by phase of care and tumor site for 13 cancers in men and 16 cancers in women" and "all cancer sites combined," the authors project there will be just over 18 million cancer survivors in 2020 compared to 13.8 million survivors in 2010.

14 Jan 2011

Lifetime tool for families created through sperm donation

Starting a family the "old-fashioned way" is becoming less common. Only 25% of American households are made up of a husband, wife, and a child. The fertility field is continually growing with advances in scientific technology, and infertile patients have more options for conceiving -- including the use of donor sperm. Along with the medical advances comes the continual need for emotional support for both the parent and children.

14 Jan 2011

Developmental Systems Approach can make early intervention more effective in children

Viewing early childhood intervention through a systems perspective ties together the wide range of strategies offered to young children facing developmental delays—and may help in developing more effective policies and strategies to help vulnerable children and their families, according to a special article in the January/March issue of Infants & Young Children: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Early Intervention.

14 Jan 2011

Tips to comfort people in bereavement

"People are very uncomfortable when they try to comfort someone who is grieving. If you say the wrong thing, you can actually make matters worse," said Aurora Winter, Founder of the Grief Coach Academy, and author of "From Heartbreak to Happiness."

14 Jan 2011

World marks Haiti earthquake anniversary

Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary since a massive earthquake struck Haiti, the Miami Herald reports.

14 Jan 2011

Sleep medications increase risk for nighttime falls and potential injury

Adults who take one of the world's most commonly prescribed sleep medications are significantly more at risk for nighttime falls and potential injury, according to a new study by the University of Colorado at Boulder.

14 Jan 2011

Banned chemicals found in pregnant women

The bodies of virtually all U.S. pregnant women carry multiple chemicals, including some banned since the 1970s and others used in common products such as non-stick cookware, processed foods and personal care products, according to a new study from UCSF. The study marks the first time that the number of chemicals to which pregnant women are exposed has been counted.

14 Jan 2011

State health programs face significant budget challenges

In the third quarter of 2010, overall state revenues were down 7 percent compared to two years earlier. That drop has come at a time when the slow economy is putting increasing demands on safety-net services that states administer, such as Medicaid. The state-run health program for people with low incomes has eclipsed K-12 education as the most expensive portion of overall state budgets.

14 Jan 2011

GOP leaders reformulate strategies to undo health law

In the wake of last weekend's shootings in Arizona, GOP House leaders are contemplating ways to proceed with their planned health law repeal vote. Meanwhile, even as the debate continues — perhaps with more civility — The Washington Post offers a fact-check of one of the key points in play.

14 Jan 2011

New research shows hospital's design features can improve patient care, reduce health care expenses

Extra large private hospital rooms with plenty of natural light and artwork may seem like unaffordable luxuries, but new research shows that these and other architecture and design features can improve patient care and in the long run reduce health care expenses.

14 Jan 2011

Children News and Research

RTS,S offers 46 percent protection against malaria for at least 15 months after vaccination, Study finds

Polysomnography may predict adverse outcomes following pediatric adenotonsillectomy: Study

Teens living next to busy roadway face high risk of allergies and asthma: Study

Cincinnati Children's provides tips on how to stop the spread of flu germs

Excessive video gaming may lead to mental ill health problems for kids, experts warn

Milk may reduce risk of bowel cancer: Study

Research roundup: Racial disparities in cancer and other care, nursing home closures, extending drugmakers' exclusivity

Lifetime tool for families created through sperm donation

Developmental Systems Approach can make early intervention more effective in children

Tips to comfort people in bereavement

World marks Haiti earthquake anniversary

Sleep medications increase risk for nighttime falls and potential injury

Banned chemicals found in pregnant women

State health programs face significant budget challenges

GOP leaders reformulate strategies to undo health law

New research shows hospital's design features can improve patient care, reduce health care expenses

First 6 months of exclusive breast feeding: Child health experts question recommendation

Cataloguing microbes in gut could lead to cause of necrotizing enterocolitis

American Heart Association urges public to reduce salt intake

Viewpoints: Health law repeal; Individual mandate; Essential benefits package; Arizona transplant program

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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