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One in 10 adolescents exhibit chronic behavior problems

Ten percent of young adolescent boys -- or one in 10 -- exhibit a symptom of conduct disorder as well as a symptom of risky or problem gambling, according to new research findings from the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA).

24 Oct 2009

Medtronic announces ONSET trial results of sensor-enhanced CSII in children

Medtronic, Inc. today announced study results from an oral presentation at the International Diabetes Federation’s World Diabetes Congress held in Montreal, Canada. This scientific convention highlights the latest developments in clinical research aimed at improving diabetes management and outcomes.

23 Oct 2009

School-based intervention programs alleviate posttraumatic symptomatology in children and adolescents

What to do to help children psychologically after a natural disaster (earthquake, flooding, etc.) is a controversial issue. The current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics reports on an important study which adopted a controlled design to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based intervention.

21 Oct 2009

Children having accelerated bone growth at an increased risk of hypertension

Children whose bones are "older" than their chronological age may be at an increased risk of hypertension, according to a study reported today (19 October) in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Oct 2009

Report: National investment on childhood and adolescent cancer research

The first-ever detailed examination of a country's investment in research on childhood and adolescent cancers was released today by the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership).

20 Oct 2009

Family structure does not impact adolescents' behaviors

The conventional family has changed over the past decade. According to a new study by the Working Group on Adolescence of the Andalusian Society of Family and Community Medicine, which has been published in the Spanish journal Atenci-n Primaria, adolescents' perception of proper family functioning has little to do with the traditional nuclear structure.

20 Oct 2009

School-age children most vulnerable to malaria infection in Africa, study says

Children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19 in malaria-endemic African countries are "the most vulnerable group to malaria following the successful distribution of the free bednets to protect children under five and pregnant women against the killer fever," according to a study published in the journal BMC Public Health, the East African reports.

19 Oct 2009

Federal grant for ecstasy research

A so-called "club drug" - typically not used all that often by those who take it - can still have the potential to cause a lot of damage among some users, say University of Cincinnati researchers. Trials are underway to trace the effects of ecstasy and to see who's most at risk. The study is supported by $471,000 in federal stimulus funds awarded by the National Institutes of Health and spread out over two years.

19 Oct 2009

Children's Hospital Boston's CRAFFT substance abuse diagnostic test helps identify high risk sexual behavior

Alcohol and drug use are known contributors to adolescents engaging in dangerous sexual activity; leading to substantial health risks such as unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted illnesses, drug overdoses and alcohol poisonings. Yet, research suggests that fewer than half of pediatricians report screening patients for substance use and at-risk sexual behavior.

19 Oct 2009

Majority of girls and young women well aware of HPV vaccine's benefits and limitations

Contrary to concerns that the human papillomavirus vaccine might promote promiscuity, a national survey of girls and young women found that the majority of respondents did not believe the HPV vaccine protected them against other sexually transmitted infections.

19 Oct 2009

NFL, NDC launch 'Fuel Up to Play 60' to tackle childhood obesity

The NFL and National Dairy Council (NDC) today launch Fuel Up to Play 60, a new initiative aimed at tackling childhood obesity by giving youth a voice in changing the school nutrition and physical activity environment. The program will reach 36 million youth in 60,000 elementary, middle and high schools during the 2009/2010 school year.

15 Oct 2009

European authorities approve Medivir’s marketing authorisation application in 14 European countries

The European regulatory authorities have now approved Medivir’s marketing authorisation application in 14 European countries. The trademark for the product in Europe will be XerclearTM.

15 Oct 2009

Required flu vaccines for New York health workers draws criticism

The New York Civil Liberties Union is criticizing a regulation that requires hundreds of thousands of state health workers to get both seasonal and swine flu vaccinations. Critics say it violates workers' right to decide their own medical treatment.

15 Oct 2009

State-level education policy essential to reverse childhood obesity

The new issue of The State Education Standard, the journal of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), examines how education policymakers can best address childhood obesity in school settings.

14 Oct 2009

Study says critical illness among Canadian patients with H1N1 occurred rapidly after hospital admission

Critical illness among Canadian patients with 2009 influenza A(H1N1) occurred rapidly after hospital admission, often in young adults, and was associated with severely low levels of oxygen in the blood, multi-system organ failure, a need for prolonged mechanical ventilation, and frequent use of rescue therapies, according to a study to appear in the November 4 issue of JAMA.

13 Oct 2009

Users can share interactive information on Humanpapilloma Virus anonymously

A new Facebook application has been launched to help educate, motivate and mobilize people to prevent the spread of Humanpapilloma Virus (HPV). "Fact Check: HPV" (www.hpvfactcheck.org) allows users to take an interactive, educational quiz about HPV, find additional resources, and commit to take action, while even allowing concerned friends to anonymously share the application with peers.

13 Oct 2009

Results of Phase 2a clinical trial of DR Cysteamine announced by Raptor Pharmaceutical

Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp., announced positive findings from the completed treatment phase of its open-label Phase 2a clinical trial of delayed-release cysteamine bitartrate ("DR Cysteamine") in adolescent patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ("NASH"), a progressive form of liver disease believed to affect 2% to 5% of the U.S. population.

12 Oct 2009

FDA approves Berinert for the treatment of hereditary angioedema

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Berinert, the first treatment for acute abdominal attacks and facial swelling associated with a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disease called hereditary angioedema (HAE).

12 Oct 2009

Streamwood Behavioral Hospital implements initiatives to improve patient services

Using the findings and research generated by three professional operations surveys, the leadership of Streamwood Behavioral Hospital announced today they will initiate improvements to bring its patient service programs to a "gold standard" of care.

12 Oct 2009

Gluten-free diet leads to complete recovery of bone mineralization in CD affected children

Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood (between 9 and 24 months). Reduced bone mineral density is often found in individuals with CD.

9 Oct 2009

Adolescents News and Research

One in 10 adolescents exhibit chronic behavior problems

Medtronic announces ONSET trial results of sensor-enhanced CSII in children

School-based intervention programs alleviate posttraumatic symptomatology in children and adolescents

Children having accelerated bone growth at an increased risk of hypertension

Report: National investment on childhood and adolescent cancer research

Family structure does not impact adolescents' behaviors

School-age children most vulnerable to malaria infection in Africa, study says

Federal grant for ecstasy research

Children's Hospital Boston's CRAFFT substance abuse diagnostic test helps identify high risk sexual behavior

Majority of girls and young women well aware of HPV vaccine's benefits and limitations

NFL, NDC launch 'Fuel Up to Play 60' to tackle childhood obesity

European authorities approve Medivir’s marketing authorisation application in 14 European countries

Required flu vaccines for New York health workers draws criticism

State-level education policy essential to reverse childhood obesity

Study says critical illness among Canadian patients with H1N1 occurred rapidly after hospital admission

Users can share interactive information on Humanpapilloma Virus anonymously

Results of Phase 2a clinical trial of DR Cysteamine announced by Raptor Pharmaceutical

FDA approves Berinert for the treatment of hereditary angioedema

Streamwood Behavioral Hospital implements initiatives to improve patient services

Gluten-free diet leads to complete recovery of bone mineralization in CD affected children

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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