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Auditory cortex development becomes vulnerable if it does not receive appropriate stimulation at right time

Hearing scientist Daniel Polley, Ph.D., an investigator at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary's Eaton-Peabody Laboratories of Auditory Physiology, has gained new insight into why a relatively short-term hearing deprivation during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits, long after hearing is restored to normal.

11 Mar 2010

NIH panel recommends delivery options for women: VBAC or cesarean

An independent panel convened this week by the National Institutes of Health confronted a troubling fact that pregnant women currently have limited access to clinicians and facilities able and willing to offer a trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery because of so-called VBAC bans.

11 Mar 2010

Fewer injections to treat neutropenia in childhood cancer patients

For patients like 10-year-old Sabrina Jo Spence, new research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators meant fewer injections to combat the drop in white blood cells following her recent chemotherapy.

11 Mar 2010

2010 AAOS conference highlights ways to prevent orthopaedic traumas in children

Over the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers. These high-velocity machines can weigh between 300 and 600 pounds, and run on average between 25 and 60 miles per hour, while some even reach maximum speeds of 75 miles per hour.

11 Mar 2010

Metal implants in young mothers may pose danger to offspring

Women with metal-on-metal hip implants, where both the ball of the joint and the surface of the socket are made of metal, pass metal ions to their offspring during pregnancy, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. The ions are the result of wear and corrosion as the metal parts rub against one another.

11 Mar 2010

AAOS 2010 meeting highlights emerging incidence of pediatric sports injuries

At today's 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), two separate studies focus on the dramatic rise of pediatric sports injuries in recent years. However, despite this alarming trend, awareness, education, warning signs and early treatment can make a significant difference and help keep these athletes in the game, according to the study experts.

11 Mar 2010

Polio immunization campaign begins across West and Central Africa

More than 85 million children under five years old will be immunized against polio in 19 countries across West and Central Africa in a massive example of cross-border cooperation aimed at stopping a year-long polio epidemic.

10 Mar 2010

ADHD News Network Broadcast wins Shire and P2M coveted 2010 Telly Award

After reviewing more than 13,000 entries, the Telly Awards® and their Silver Council announced the Shire and PharmtoMarket (P2M) produced "ADHD News Network Broadcast: 11/18/2009" had received the coveted 2010 Telly Award for video broadcasting and production.

10 Mar 2010

First use of prenatal MRI to detect often-misdiagnosed CCD

In a case believed to be a United States first, the radiology team at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital has used prenatal magnetic resonance imaging to detect an often-misdiagnosed genetic disease.

10 Mar 2010

Study: Hip replacement patients with MoM implants pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy

Hip replacement patients with metal-on-metal (MoM) implants (both the socket and hip ball are metal) pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy, according to a new study presented today at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

10 Mar 2010

Genetic basis unknown in many children with mental retardation and developmental delays

Researchers from four laboratories that perform diagnostic genetic testing of chromosome abnormalities in individuals with unexplained physical and developmental disabilities recently identified a previously unrecognized genetic disorder.

10 Mar 2010

Childhood bad behaviour linked to chronic widespread pain in adult life

Bad behaviour in childhood is associated with long-term, chronic widespread pain in adult life, according to the findings of a study following nearly 20,000 people from birth in 1958 to the present day.

10 Mar 2010

BPA potentially puts developing infants as well as fetuses at risk, say researchers

Swiss researchers examining exposure pathways for a common chemical used in plastic containers and linings of cans find infants have the highest estimated levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), with exposures falling with rising age. While estimated levels are well below the Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) set by European authorities, the findings are important in that BPA is thought to impact human development and is classified as an endocrine disrupting chemical, potentially putting developing infants at risk, as well as fetuses if pregnant mothers are exposed.

10 Mar 2010

Diamyd Medical enrolls over 430 children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes in global Phase III program

Diamyd Medical announces today that one hundred study participants have been included in the ongoing US Phase III study, DiaPrevent. The global Phase III program with the company’s lead drug candidate Diamyd® has thereby enrolled more than 430 children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in Europe and the USA.

10 Mar 2010

Lowering levels of Coonexin46 with use of siRNA will help prevent tumor formation

What began as research into how diabetics could possibly preserve their eyesight has led to findings that could prolong the vision of children afflicted with retinoblastoma.

10 Mar 2010

Selective immunization of children may help reduce community transmission of influenza

Immunizing children and adolescents with inactivated influenza vaccine resulted in reduced rates of influenza in their community compared to a similar community in which children did not receive the vaccine, suggesting that vaccinating children may help prevent transmission of the virus and offer protection for unimmunized community residents, according to a study in the March 10 issue of JAMA.

10 Mar 2010

Supreme Court to hear case on vaccine side effects

The Associated Press: The Supreme Court will hear a case to decide whether drug makers can be sued by families who claim their children have suffered health problems from vaccines, going against a 1986 federal law that shields drug makers from most lawsuits and instead sets up a federal vaccine court to handle disputes.

10 Mar 2010

66% of Americans believe that the U.S. has obligation to help poor children around the world

Despite an inward focus on domestic issues like healthcare and forward-looking concerns over global warming, an overwhelming number of Americans (66%) believes that the United States has an obligation to help poor children around the world.

10 Mar 2010

National Jewish Health receives $450,000 grant to study how different families adapt to life with food allergies

Families with food-allergic children face a life of constant vigilance and the looming fear of life-threatening allergic reactions. This fear can have a huge impact on an entire family's life, from heightened anxiety to severe limits on their daily activities. Some families cope well with this situation, while others find it extremely stressful and difficult to manage.

10 Mar 2010

March of Dimes to receive 2010 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award

March of Dimes will receive Research!America's 2010 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award. The award recognizes March of Dimes' decades of successful advocacy for maternal and child health research and services.

10 Mar 2010

Child Health News

Auditory cortex development becomes vulnerable if it does not receive appropriate stimulation at right time

NIH panel recommends delivery options for women: VBAC or cesarean

Fewer injections to treat neutropenia in childhood cancer patients

2010 AAOS conference highlights ways to prevent orthopaedic traumas in children

Metal implants in young mothers may pose danger to offspring

AAOS 2010 meeting highlights emerging incidence of pediatric sports injuries

Polio immunization campaign begins across West and Central Africa

ADHD News Network Broadcast wins Shire and P2M coveted 2010 Telly Award

First use of prenatal MRI to detect often-misdiagnosed CCD

Study: Hip replacement patients with MoM implants pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy

Genetic basis unknown in many children with mental retardation and developmental delays

Childhood bad behaviour linked to chronic widespread pain in adult life

BPA potentially puts developing infants as well as fetuses at risk, say researchers

Diamyd Medical enrolls over 430 children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes in global Phase III program

Lowering levels of Coonexin46 with use of siRNA will help prevent tumor formation

Selective immunization of children may help reduce community transmission of influenza

Supreme Court to hear case on vaccine side effects

66% of Americans believe that the U.S. has obligation to help poor children around the world

National Jewish Health receives $450,000 grant to study how different families adapt to life with food allergies

March of Dimes to receive 2010 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award

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