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Media outlets examine efforts to develop malaria vaccines

Scientists have identified a group of proteins they say could form the basis of a malaria vaccine, Australia's ABC News reports. "However, they say more laboratory work and clinical trials need to be done, with a vaccine at least 10 years away," the news service reports (Macey, 1/19).

20 Jan 2010

Antibiotic drops are safe and effective for treating swimmer's ear

When treating the pain and inflammation of swimmer's ear, antibiotic drops are the most effective — and safest - therapy, finds a new review of studies.

20 Jan 2010

Rescue, relief efforts continue in Haiti, 200,000 people estimated to have perished in quake

Rescue efforts continue in Haiti after a major earthquake hit the country last week, CNN reports (1/18). While teams still search for survivors under the rubble, the priority is shifting to relief for those who survived the quake, according to Nicholas Reader, spokesperson for the U.N. Offices for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, TIME reports (Newton-Small, 1/18).

20 Jan 2010

New analysis reveals high rates of CNS disorders in autistic children

Nearly two-thirds of the children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders recorded in the National Birth Defect Registry (NBDR) also suffer from structural birth defects, according the national nonprofit, Birth Defect Research for Children (BDRC).

20 Jan 2010

Global health care errors, fraud costs $260b annually, report finds

A report released Monday finds $260 billion - or 5.59 percent of annual global health spending - is lost annually to health care errors and fraud, Reuters reports. For the study, the European Healthcare Fraud and Corruption Network (EHFCN) and the Center for Counter Fraud Services (CCFS) at Britain's Portsmouth University, "reviewed 69 exercises in 33 organizations in six countries to measure healthcare fraud and error losses," the news service reports.

20 Jan 2010

A novel approach for funding children's genetic disease research

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy together with Trisomy 18 Foundation are among 100 charities that earned a $25,000 grant during Round 1 of the Chase Community Giving Challenge on Facebook.

19 Jan 2010

California limits HMO wait times

The regulations by the California Department of Managed Health Care, in the works for much of the last decade, will require that patients be treated by HMO doctors within 10 business days of requesting an appointment, and by specialists within 15.

19 Jan 2010

WHO, CDC issue H1N1 updates

Though H1N1 (swine flu) activity worldwide has slowed, the potential of a new wave of infections in the northern hemisphere in late winter or early spring remains viable, Keiji Fukuda, the WHO's top flu expert, said Monday at the start of the WHO's weeklong executive board meeting, Reuters reports.

19 Jan 2010

Study indicates school burnout among adolescents is shared with parental work burnout

Recent research indicates that school burnout among adolescents is shared with parental work burnout. Children of parents suffering from burnout are more likely than others to experience school burnout.

19 Jan 2010

Save the Children focuses on long-term plan to build better disaster planning and management in Haiti

Even as Save the Children delivers aid to children and families in Haiti, the international humanitarian agency is building a long-term plan to build back better in the impoverished, earthquake-ravaged country.

19 Jan 2010

Save the Children delivers food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals in Haiti

Westport, CT-headquartered Save the Children is on the ground in Haiti following last week's devastating earthquake, delivering food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals and medical clinics in the impacted area.

19 Jan 2010

Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams support relief efforts in Haiti

More than 700 Salvation Army workers permanently stationed in Haiti are being supported in their Earthquake disaster response efforts by Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams.

19 Jan 2010

World Vision responds to Haiti disaster, but situation remains grave

World Vision has signed an agreement with Air Serv International to provide one light aircraft to transport people and cargo (14,000 lbs capacity) between Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince. The first flights began today, making two rotations per day. According to relief staff, these flights will radically improve transports of staff and goods.

19 Jan 2010

Learning Lab of Brentwood conducts a series of monthly presentations on ADHD

Are you concerned that your child has ADHD? Maybe you're not sure exactly what the signs are. Perhaps you are against medicating your child. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral condition in children, affecting approximately 6% to 9% of the school-aged population.

19 Jan 2010

Urgent aid shipment containing tents and family survival kits docked at Jacmel, Haiti

An urgent aid shipment containing 4,000 tents and more than 300 family survival kits has just docked at the Haitian coastal town of Jacmel.

19 Jan 2010

Residents of Canada's northern regions contribute more than $25,000 to support Haiti earthquake victims

Residents of Canada's northern regions including Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon have shown their characteristic generosity by contributing to World Vision's efforts to support the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

19 Jan 2010

Relief director debunks myths about disaster relief

As they rush to save lives in the wake of the Haiti earthquake, aid workers also must address myths about disaster relief among the American public. Edward Brown, relief director for Christian humanitarian organization, World Vision, debunks five myths around disaster relief.

19 Jan 2010

Children News and Research

Media outlets examine efforts to develop malaria vaccines

Antibiotic drops are safe and effective for treating swimmer's ear

Rescue, relief efforts continue in Haiti, 200,000 people estimated to have perished in quake

New analysis reveals high rates of CNS disorders in autistic children

Global health care errors, fraud costs $260b annually, report finds

A novel approach for funding children's genetic disease research

California limits HMO wait times

WHO, CDC issue H1N1 updates

Study indicates school burnout among adolescents is shared with parental work burnout

Save the Children focuses on long-term plan to build better disaster planning and management in Haiti

Save the Children delivers food, water, and essential medical supplies to 14 hospitals in Haiti

Canadian, US and International Salvation Army teams support relief efforts in Haiti

World Vision responds to Haiti disaster, but situation remains grave

Learning Lab of Brentwood conducts a series of monthly presentations on ADHD

Urgent aid shipment containing tents and family survival kits docked at Jacmel, Haiti

Residents of Canada's northern regions contribute more than $25,000 to support Haiti earthquake victims

Relief director debunks myths about disaster relief

Capital BlueCross and Department of Health introduce a grant program for school-aged children

British Columbian donors sponsor 1,610 Haiti children

CARE's disaster-response teams teach water purification techniques in earthquake-ravaged Haiti

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