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High doses of steroids fail to improve outcomes in pediatric liver disease

A multi-center study concludes that treating infants with high doses of steroids fails to improve medical outcomes in the end-stage pediatric liver disease biliary atresia and leads to earlier onset of serious adverse events.

5 May 2014

Researchers evaluate treatment guidelines for African Americans with asthma

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, asthma researchers at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (UH Rainbow) will evaluate treatment guidelines for African American children and young adults with asthma.

5 May 2014

Calif. Medicaid backlog strands 900,000; Va. Gov. considers expansion without legislature

In California, 900,000 people are still awaiting final processing of their Medicaid applications. Meanwhile, the impasse over the budget and Medicaid expansion continues in Virginia and The Washington Post reports that Gov. Terry McAuliffe is examining legal strategies to make the move without legislative approval.

5 May 2014

Research provides definitive evidence of safety of Tdap immunization during pregnancy

A preliminary study finds that receipt of the tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in the third trimester of pregnancy did not increase the risk of adverse events for the mother or infant, according to a study in the May 7 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child health.

5 May 2014

Researchers identify novel proceed to treat brittle bone disease

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a new approach to treating brittle bone disease, a congenital disorder that results in fragile bones that break easily.

5 May 2014

Higher rates of binge drinking by lesbian and gay teens may be due to chronic stress

Higher rates of binge drinking by lesbian and gay adolescents compared to their heterosexual peers may be due to chronic stress caused by difficult social situations, according to a study to be presented Saturday, May 3, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

5 May 2014

Supermarket access key ingredient in obesity programs

Living close to a supermarket appears to be a key factor in the success of interventions to help obese children eat better and improve their weight, according to a study to be presented Saturday, May 3, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

5 May 2014

Study shows reversal of early-stage liver fibrosis after bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery, which is best known for its ability to help patients lose substantial weight, can also result in significant improvement in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to new research presented today at Digestive Disease Week- (DDW).

5 May 2014

Using substances at school is linked with increased odds of depression

When teens are caught drinking or using marijuana at school, a trip to the dean's office may not suffice.

5 May 2014

Pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea more likely to die in hospital

Pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea are more than five times as likely to die in the hospital than those without the sleep disorder, a comprehensive national study by the University of South Florida researchers found.

5 May 2014

Only two-thirds of full-term infants are placed back-to-sleep, says neonatologist

Since 1994, parents have been urged to put their babies to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

5 May 2014

Infants heavily breastfeed after age of 6 months are not getting sufficient dietary diversity

Approximately three of every four Cincinnati infants heavily breastfeed after the age of six months is not obtaining the level of dietary diversity recommended by the World Health Organization, according to a new Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study.

5 May 2014

Obese teens are likely to suffer nutritional deficiencies, says study

A new study exposes the risk of nutritional deficiencies in severely obese teens - both those who had weight loss surgery and those who did not.

5 May 2014

ASGE to honor important contributions to field of endoscopy during tenth annual ASGE Crystal Awards

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) will honor important contributions to the field of endoscopy during the tenth annual ASGE Crystal Awards on Sunday, May 4, 2014.

5 May 2014

UAMS receives $1.8M grant to lead new treatments for herpes viruses and cancers

A surprise discovery that could lead to new treatments for herpes viruses that infect more than 90 percent of the world's adult population has led to a $1.8 million grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

5 May 2014

Important steps that women should take before, during and after pregnancy

Being a mother involves major responsibilities and love. That's why it's important to take steps before, during and after pregnancy.

2 May 2014

PENTAX Medical releases newest version of image management software for endoscopy units

PENTAX Medical Company, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, announced the U.S. and Canada launch of the endoPRO iQ® 7.6, the company’s newest version of its information technology (IT) and image management software for endoscopy units.

From PENTAX Medical Company 2 May 2014

Ruthigen files IND Application to FDA for lead drug candidate RUT58-60

Ruthigen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics designed to prevent and treat infection in invasive applications, today announced that the Company has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its lead drug candidate RUT58-60.

2 May 2014

New hope for improved diagnosis of children with TB

A distinctive genetic 'signature' found in the blood of children with tuberculosis (TB) offers new hope for improved diagnosis of the disease.

2 May 2014

Longer looks: Failure to meet Veterans' health needs; new views of the 1918 flu pandemic; a crumbling mental health system

At least 40 U.S. veterans died waiting for appointments at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care system, many of whom were placed on a secret waiting list.

2 May 2014

Hospital News and Research

High doses of steroids fail to improve outcomes in pediatric liver disease

Researchers evaluate treatment guidelines for African Americans with asthma

Calif. Medicaid backlog strands 900,000; Va. Gov. considers expansion without legislature

Research provides definitive evidence of safety of Tdap immunization during pregnancy

Researchers identify novel proceed to treat brittle bone disease

Higher rates of binge drinking by lesbian and gay teens may be due to chronic stress

Supermarket access key ingredient in obesity programs

Study shows reversal of early-stage liver fibrosis after bariatric surgery

Using substances at school is linked with increased odds of depression

Pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea more likely to die in hospital

Only two-thirds of full-term infants are placed back-to-sleep, says neonatologist

Infants heavily breastfeed after age of 6 months are not getting sufficient dietary diversity

Obese teens are likely to suffer nutritional deficiencies, says study

ASGE to honor important contributions to field of endoscopy during tenth annual ASGE Crystal Awards

UAMS receives $1.8M grant to lead new treatments for herpes viruses and cancers

Important steps that women should take before, during and after pregnancy

PENTAX Medical releases newest version of image management software for endoscopy units

Ruthigen files IND Application to FDA for lead drug candidate RUT58-60

New hope for improved diagnosis of children with TB

Longer looks: Failure to meet Veterans' health needs; new views of the 1918 flu pandemic; a crumbling mental health system

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