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Some types of families underrepresented in European health survey

Several scientific papers with results from one of Europe's largest health surveys of young children with focus on overweight and obesity, the IDEFICS study, have been published the last years. Research at the Nordic School of Public Health NHV reveals that some types of families seem to be underrepresented in the health survey. This knowledge can prove to be valuable when the data is interpreted and can contribute to efficient actions for improved child health.

28 May 2013

Supportive spouse can help buffer the effects of father's depression on children

What effect does a father's depression have on his young son or daughter? When fathers report a high level of emotional intimacy in their marriage, their children benefit, said a University of Illinois study.

24 May 2013

Bicycle helmet laws lead to 20% decrease in deaths and injuries, researchers find

Existing research shows that bicyclists who wear helmets have an 88 percent lower risk of brain injury, but researchers at Boston Children's Hospital found that simply having bicycle helmet laws in place showed a 20 percent decrease in deaths and injuries for children younger than 16 who were in bicycle-motor vehicle collisions.

24 May 2013

Viewpoints: Mass. experience may not be true test for national health law; 'Dishonest' campaign by medical device makers

Massachusetts is often held up as a window into America's health insurance future, because it embarked on what came to be called the Romneycare reform six years ago. Like the Affordable Care Act provisions going into effect nationwide next year, Romneycare aimed to increase the fraction of the population with health insurance by imposing mandates on employers and employees and by subsidizing health insurance plans for middle-class families without employer plans.

23 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

Steven W. Kairys recognized as Pediatrician of the Year

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital proudly announces that Steven W. Kairys, MD, MPH, FAAP was recently honored by The American Academy of Pediatrics New Jersey Chapter at its Third Annual New Jersey Children's Ball as "Pediatrician of the Year" for his outstanding clinical care and continued dedication to improving the health and wellness of children, across New Jersey and nationally.

16 May 2013

Bacteria form biofilm to protect against immune system

Bacteria are life forms, which, like all other life forms, struggle for the best living conditions for themselves. Therefore they will try to avoid getting attacked by the human immune system, and therefore they have developed various ways to protect themselves from the human immune system.

15 May 2013

Prenatal exposure to influenza increases risk of bipolar disorder in offspring

Pregnant mothers' exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child would develop bipolar disorder in adulthood, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

15 May 2013

New research calls for changes to government scheme on child health care programme

New research at The University of Nottingham is calling for changes to a government scheme which engages community nurses in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in the home as part of a maternal and child health care programme.

15 May 2013

More than 80% of parents, grandparents prefer hospital that does medical research about children: Study

Four out of five parents and grandparents in Michigan say they'd rather take children to a hospital that does medical research for children than one that does not, according to a new poll from the University of Michigan.

14 May 2013

New study provides clear picture of the impact and causes of diarrheal diseases

A new international study published today in The Lancet provides the clearest picture yet of the impact and most common causes of diarrheal diseases, the second leading killer of young children globally, after pneumonia.

14 May 2013

Child marriage increases risk for maternal and infant mortality, study reveals

Countries in which girls are commonly married before the age of 18 have significantly higher rates of maternal and infant mortality, report researchers in the current online issue of the journal Violence Against Women.

14 May 2013

Adolescents are just as likely to consume too many calories at Subway as at McDonald's, shows study

Adolescents are just as likely to consume too many calories at Subway as at McDonald's, a new study in Journal of Adolescent Health finds, despite the fact that they think Subway offers healthier food.

10 May 2013

Cell Medica treats first pediatric patient in ASPIRE Trial

Cell Medica today announced the treatment of the first patient in the ASPIRE Trial, an early stage Phase I/II clinical study investigating the safety and efficacy of Cytovir ADV for the treatment of adenovirus infections in immunosuppressed pediatric patients following bone marrow transplantation.

8 May 2013

Protecting children from gun violence

Pediatric leaders and researchers will tackle the complex and often politically charged subject of gun violence during a special symposium on Saturday, May 4, at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Washington, DC.

5 May 2013

Experts gather to lay out agenda to end childhood poverty

Pediatricians, economists, social scientists and policy experts will come together on Saturday, May 4, to address one of the greatest threats to child health - poverty.

4 May 2013

Children admitted in out-of-hours emergencies are at no greater risk of dying

Children admitted to UK intensive care units in out-of-hours emergencies are at no greater risk of dying than children arriving during normal working hours, according to new research.

3 May 2013

USAID blog to highlight agency's work in global health

"During the month of May, USAID's "IMPACTblog" "will be highlighting USAID's work in Global Health," the blog notes, adding, "From May 1-10, we will be featuring the role that science, technology and innovation plays in global health."

3 May 2013

May issue of WHO Bulletin available online

The May issue of the WHO Bulletin features an editorial examining policy coherence for improved medical innovation and access, a public health news roundup, several research papers on maternal and child health, and a review of 12-month antiretroviral therapy outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, among other articles (May 2013).

2 May 2013

Study finds link between bigger birth weight babies and risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder

The biggest study of fetal growth and autism to date has reported that babies whose growth is at either extreme in the womb, either very big or very small, are at greater risk of developing autism.

From The University of Manchester 2 May 2013

Child Health News and Research

Some types of families underrepresented in European health survey

Supportive spouse can help buffer the effects of father's depression on children

Bicycle helmet laws lead to 20% decrease in deaths and injuries, researchers find

Viewpoints: Mass. experience may not be true test for national health law; 'Dishonest' campaign by medical device makers

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

Steven W. Kairys recognized as Pediatrician of the Year

Bacteria form biofilm to protect against immune system

Prenatal exposure to influenza increases risk of bipolar disorder in offspring

New research calls for changes to government scheme on child health care programme

More than 80% of parents, grandparents prefer hospital that does medical research about children: Study

New study provides clear picture of the impact and causes of diarrheal diseases

Child marriage increases risk for maternal and infant mortality, study reveals

Adolescents are just as likely to consume too many calories at Subway as at McDonald's, shows study

Cell Medica treats first pediatric patient in ASPIRE Trial

Protecting children from gun violence

Experts gather to lay out agenda to end childhood poverty

Children admitted in out-of-hours emergencies are at no greater risk of dying

USAID blog to highlight agency's work in global health

May issue of WHO Bulletin available online

Study finds link between bigger birth weight babies and risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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