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NIH-funded study identifies DOCK2 deficiency

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have identified a new immune disorder--DOCK2 deficiency--named after the mutated gene responsible for the disease.

18 Jun 2015

Singapore's first large-scale pre-pregnancy study launched

KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore Institute for Clinical Science of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, the National University of Singapore and the National University Health System have launched Singapore's first large-scale pre-conception study which will involve 1,000 local couples.

18 Jun 2015

Study shows development assistance for health increased substantially since 1990

Funding for health in developing countries has increased substantially since 1990, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, maternal health, and newborn and child health, and limited funding for noncommunicable diseases, according to a study in the June 16 issue of JAMA.

17 Jun 2015

JAMA: Extremely preterm infants enrolled in randomized clinical trials experience neither better nor worse outcomes

In a group of more than 5,000 extremely preterm infants, important in-hospital outcomes were neither better nor worse in infants enrolled in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) compared with eligible but nonenrolled infants, findings that may provide reassurance regarding concerns about performing RCTs in this vulnerable population, according to a study in the June 16 issue of JAMA.

17 Jun 2015

Breastfeeding Medicine editorial examines risks associated with Internet-purchased breast milk

The practice of breast milk sharing among mothers has evolved into an Internet-based marketplace in which this valuable commodity is being bought and sold not only to feed babies, but as a "natural superfood" for body builders and athletes.

17 Jun 2015

British Columbia researchers develop SCOPE program to help prevent childhood obesity

A multidisciplinary group of researchers from British Columbia has developed a participatory action research program to help address healthy body weight in children.

17 Jun 2015

Protiviti's 'i on Hunger campaign' reaches one million meals goal

According to the World Food Programme, 805 million people in the world do not have enough food to lead a healthy active life, and poor nutrition causes nearly half (45 percent) of deaths in children under five years old – that's 3.1 million children each year. In the fall of 2014, global consulting firm Protiviti launched its year-long i on Hunger initiative as part of the fight to help end world hunger.

17 Jun 2015

New data shows psychotropic medication use among Medicaid-enrolled foster children in Pennsylvania

Today, the Department of Human Services, in partnership with PolicyLab at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, released new data on psychotropic medication use among Medicaid-enrolled Pennsylvania children in foster care, as well as the state's action plan to address the findings.

16 Jun 2015

Updated March of Dimes CineMama app helps women to track their weight gain during pregnancy

Gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can have serious health consequences for your baby. The updated March of Dimes CineMama app helps moms-to-be track their weight gain as well as make a time-lapse movie of their pregnancy. The app is free and available for both iOS and android devices.

16 Jun 2015

New book provides valuable information on childhood and adolescent obesity

Obesity is a major disease burden in all societies and needs to be prevented early in life. New approaches are eagerly sought and absolutely necessary. This new volume presents a wealth of information on childhood and adolescent obesity, from causes and consequences to societal aspects and prevention of obesity as well as its management.

16 Jun 2015

Mutations in ZnT2 protein reduce amounts of zinc levels in mother's milk

Zinc plays an important role in a woman's ability to successfully breast-feed her child, according to health researchers.

16 Jun 2015

UK dermatologist explains the facts on vitamin D and sun exposure

Sometimes it can be hard to weigh up the benefits of vitamin D versus sun exposure. We talk to Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist & British Skin Foundation Spokesperson who explains.

16 Jun 2015

Stress and worry of premature birth does not affect mother's parenting behaviour

The stress and worry of giving birth prematurely does not adversely affect a mother's parenting behaviour, according to researchers at the University of Warwick.

16 Jun 2015

Orange sweet potato reduces prevalence and duration of diarrhea in children

A new study has found that orange sweet potato (OSP) reduced both the prevalence and duration of diarrhea in young children in Mozambique.

16 Jun 2015

Innovative programme reduces teachers’ violence in Ugandan primary schools

An innovative programme of activities used in Ugandan primary schools has succeeded in reducing violence by teachers against children by 42%, according to new research published in The Lancet Global Health. The study is published on 16 June, the Day of the African Child.

15 Jun 2015

Novartis announces FDA approval of Promacta for treatment of children with chronic ITP

Novartis announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved Promacta (eltrombopag) for the treatment of children six years and older with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins or splenectomy. Promacta was approved by the FDA in 2008 for use in adult patients with the same condition.

15 Jun 2015

New study explores positive, negative aspects of parenting in mothers and fathers

Mothers’ and fathers’ parenting behaviour is more likely to resemble their own mothers’ than their fathers’, according to a new study.

15 Jun 2015

Higher obstetric risk identified in ART pregnancies not linked to poorer academic performance in children

The academic performance of children conceived by assisted reproduction techniques (ART) is no better or worse than that of spontaneously conceived children when assessed at the ninth grade of their school education.

15 Jun 2015

Grand Challenges Canada commends government's leadership on maternal, newborn and child health

Grand Challenges Canada today commended the Government of Canada's sustained leadership on maternal, newborn and child health, reaffirmed by The Honourable Minister Paradis, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie.

15 Jun 2015

Active video games can be a source of physical activity, shows UT study

The increasing use of video games is often blamed for children's lack of interest in physical activity, but a study by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, recently published in the Games for Health Journal suggests that active video games may actually be a source of moderate or intense physical activity in children five to eight years old.

14 Jun 2015

Child Health News

NIH-funded study identifies DOCK2 deficiency

Singapore's first large-scale pre-pregnancy study launched

Study shows development assistance for health increased substantially since 1990

JAMA: Extremely preterm infants enrolled in randomized clinical trials experience neither better nor worse outcomes

Breastfeeding Medicine editorial examines risks associated with Internet-purchased breast milk

British Columbia researchers develop SCOPE program to help prevent childhood obesity

Protiviti's 'i on Hunger campaign' reaches one million meals goal

New data shows psychotropic medication use among Medicaid-enrolled foster children in Pennsylvania

Updated March of Dimes CineMama app helps women to track their weight gain during pregnancy

New book provides valuable information on childhood and adolescent obesity

Mutations in ZnT2 protein reduce amounts of zinc levels in mother's milk

UK dermatologist explains the facts on vitamin D and sun exposure

Stress and worry of premature birth does not affect mother's parenting behaviour

Orange sweet potato reduces prevalence and duration of diarrhea in children

Innovative programme reduces teachers’ violence in Ugandan primary schools

Novartis announces FDA approval of Promacta for treatment of children with chronic ITP

New study explores positive, negative aspects of parenting in mothers and fathers

Higher obstetric risk identified in ART pregnancies not linked to poorer academic performance in children

Grand Challenges Canada commends government's leadership on maternal, newborn and child health

Active video games can be a source of physical activity, shows UT study

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