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New American Red Cross survey reinforces need for water safety this summer

More than a third of people planning to swim, boat or fish this summer cannot swim well, according to a new national survey by the American Red Cross.

30 May 2011

Study suggests new therapeutic targets for virally-induced asthma attacks

When children with asthma get the flu, they often land in the hospital gasping for air. Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have found a previously unknown biological pathway explaining why influenza induces asthma attacks.

30 May 2011

Study examines brain and behavior relationships in response to morally laden scenarios

People's moral responses to similar situations change as they age, according to a new study at the University of Chicago that combined brain scanning, eye-tracking and behavioral measures to understand how the brain responds to morally laden scenarios.

30 May 2011

Multiple exposures to anesthesia may increase risk of ADHD, learning disabilities in young children

Infants and very young children who are exposed to anesthesia may experience higher rates of learning disabilities and cognitive difficulties than children who are not exposed to anesthesia, according to research and emerging data presented during the SmartTots: Pediatric Anesthesia Neurotoxicity panel at the International Anesthesia Research Society annual meeting in Vancouver, B.C.

30 May 2011

Research Roundup: Medicaid co-payments, access to docs causes worse health

Disparities In Child Access To Emergency Care For Acute Oral Injury -- This study looked at the "impact of insurance status on dental practices' willingness to schedule an appointment for a child with a symptomatic fractured permanent front tooth." Six researchers posed as mothers of 10-year-old boys who all had the same injury but different coverage: Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or private Blue Cross dental insurance.

27 May 2011

Obama, Medvedev reaffirm efforts to eradicate polio ahead of G8 summit

President Barack Obama met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Deauville, France, ahead of the G8 summit, ABC News' "Political Punch" blog reports. "The two issued a number of joint statements and agreements on counterterrorism, civil aviation security, visa issues, the Bering Strait region, a joint report assessing 21st Century Missile Challenges, innovation, the rule of law, smart grid partnership, eradicating polio, and medical research," according to the blog.

27 May 2011

AHRQ: 39,000 school-age children treated for sports-related concussions at emergency departments

About 39,000 school-age children were treated for sports-related concussions at hospital emergency departments in 2008 - approximately 90 percent of all emergency visits for that condition, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

27 May 2011

WGO to focus on diarrheal disease prevention, management during World Digestive Health Day

Diarrheal disease, a common gastrointestinal problem with potentially fatal implications in the developing world is the focus of World Digestive Health Day on May 29. Infections that cause diarrhea are serious public health challenges, both in the United States and globally.

27 May 2011

Safety tips for children to avoid lawn mower accidents

Time and again, Loyola University Health System pediatric podiatrist Dr. Edwin Harris has treated children who have lost toes or the front parts of their feet in lawn mower accidents.

27 May 2011

Albert Einstein College of Medicine to help shed light on causes and treatments of type 2 diabetes

Fifty years ago, adult-onset diabetes was relatively rare, affecting less than one percent of the adult population in the United States. Today, more than 25 million Americans over the age of 20 battle the disease - an alarming 11 percent of the population.

27 May 2011

Poorer African countries spend greater proportion of their budgets on social programs that benefit children, report says

"The oil-rich governments of Sudan and Angola are among the worst in Africa for looking after children, while poorer Tanzania, Mozambique and Niger are the best," according to a report from the African Child Policy Forum that ranked countries based on their health, education and social program budgets, Reuters reports.

27 May 2011

Folic acid during pregnancy reduces rate of colon cancer in offspring

Folic acid supplements given to pregnant and breast-feeding rats reduced the rate of colon cancer in their offspring by 64 per cent, a new study has found.

27 May 2011

Invida announces launch of novel atopic dermatitis symptomatic treatment

Invida Group Private Limited reaffirmed its commitment to patients in Asia Pacific by announcing the launch of a novel atopic dermatitis symptomatic treatment, Atopiclair, which will be available to patients across Asia in second half of 2011.

26 May 2011

Gerber Products receives first qualified health claim from FDA for infant formulas

Today, Gerber Products Company, a part of the Nestlé family, announced that Gerber Good Start milk-based formulas are the first and only infant formulas that meet the criteria for a qualified health claim.

26 May 2011

Musical computer game helps children with autism to learn and relax

A musical computer game to help children with autism learn and relax has been unveiled to the public at the Abertay Digital Graduate Show.

26 May 2011

Gestational high-fat diet programs woman's baby for future diabetes

A high-fat diet during pregnancy may program a woman's baby for future diabetes, even if she herself is not obese or diabetic, says a new University of Illinois study published in the Journal of Physiology.

26 May 2011

Studies find antibiotics overused for children with asthma, urinary tract infections

Two new studies led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found some antibiotics may be overused for children with asthma and urinary tract infections.

26 May 2011

More wealthy families in India choosing to abort female fetuses, study shows

India's 2011 census data show that "wealthier, better-educated families," who have a first-born daughter "are choosing more and more often to abort subsequent pregnancies if the child is female," despite fetal sex determination and sex-selective abortion being illegal in the country, according to a study published on Tuesday in the Lancet, National Journal reports.

26 May 2011

Investigators receive NIH grant to help move gene therapy for MPS IIIB toward clinical trials

Investigators at Nationwide Children's have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to help move a therapy for MPS IIIB that has been shown effective in mice toward clinical trials in humans.

26 May 2011

CDC reports 118 measles cases in 23 states, issues travel alert highlighting vaccination recommendations

CDC officials on Tuesday released a report stating that 118 measles cases in 23 states have been identified in the U.S. so far this year, more than double the average number of cases reported annually, the Associated Press/Seattle Times reports. While no one has died so far, 40 percent of cases required hospitalization, USA Today notes.

26 May 2011

Child Health News

New American Red Cross survey reinforces need for water safety this summer

Study suggests new therapeutic targets for virally-induced asthma attacks

Study examines brain and behavior relationships in response to morally laden scenarios

Multiple exposures to anesthesia may increase risk of ADHD, learning disabilities in young children

Research Roundup: Medicaid co-payments, access to docs causes worse health

Obama, Medvedev reaffirm efforts to eradicate polio ahead of G8 summit

AHRQ: 39,000 school-age children treated for sports-related concussions at emergency departments

WGO to focus on diarrheal disease prevention, management during World Digestive Health Day

Safety tips for children to avoid lawn mower accidents

Albert Einstein College of Medicine to help shed light on causes and treatments of type 2 diabetes

Poorer African countries spend greater proportion of their budgets on social programs that benefit children, report says

Folic acid during pregnancy reduces rate of colon cancer in offspring

Invida announces launch of novel atopic dermatitis symptomatic treatment

Gerber Products receives first qualified health claim from FDA for infant formulas

Musical computer game helps children with autism to learn and relax

Gestational high-fat diet programs woman's baby for future diabetes

Studies find antibiotics overused for children with asthma, urinary tract infections

More wealthy families in India choosing to abort female fetuses, study shows

Investigators receive NIH grant to help move gene therapy for MPS IIIB toward clinical trials

CDC reports 118 measles cases in 23 states, issues travel alert highlighting vaccination recommendations

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