Pediatrics News and Research

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Review of pediatric shockwave lithotripsy

A recent review of the literature shows that shockwave lithotripsy is an efficacious modality for pediatric urolithiasis when intervention is required.

24 Apr 2007

Pediatric multiple sclerosis and related disorders

Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders has just been published by the International Pediatric MS Study Group as a supplement to the journal Neurology.

24 Apr 2007

Childhood sarcoma increases risk of blood clots

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, have determined that children and young adults with a form of cancer called sarcoma are at increased risk of having a thromboembolic event (TE) in their veins.

20 Apr 2007

Protecting infants from viral infections may prevent the development of asthma late in childhood

Researchers studied 198 children at high risk of atopy, from birth to five years. All episodes of acute respiratory illness in the first year were recorded, and nasal aspirates were collected for viral identification.

20 Apr 2007

Probiotics for the prevention of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Probiotics, the "good" bacteria in many dietary supplements, might counteract an unpleasant side effect for children on antibiotics, according to a new systematic review.

20 Apr 2007

Determining transfusion requirements of pediatric patients

In its April 19th, 2007 edition, the New England Journal of Medicine published an article about the findings of a multi-center randomized clinical trial that compared transfusion strategies for patients in pediatric intensive care units.

20 Apr 2007

Novel targeted therapy effectively treats acute leukemia

Researchers from the Children's Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found that a novel targeted therapy effectively treats acute leukemia in animal models by preventing cancer cells from being purged of damaged proteins.

20 Apr 2007

New method predicts hip joint decay from chemotherapy

Investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital say they have found the best way for predicting when patients will need future surgery to repair hip joints that have deteriorated because of pediatric leukemia or lymphoma treatment.

20 Apr 2007

Antibiotics before dental procedures may do more harm than good

Taking a precautionary antibiotic before a trip to the dentist isn't necessary for most people, and in fact, might create more harm than good, according to updated recommendations from the American Heart Association.

20 Apr 2007

FDA confirms Mylan's status as only approved ANDA for all strengths of Amlodipine Besylate tablets

Mylan Laboratories has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed Mylan's current status as the only approved ANDA for all strengths of Amlodipine Besylate Tablets.

20 Apr 2007

Fewer heart patients need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis

Based on a review of new and existing scientific evidence, most dental patients with heart disease do not need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis (IE), a rare, but life-threatening heart infection.

20 Apr 2007

ADA promotes Indian health service funding options before Congress

The American Dental Association (ADA) looks forward to working with Congress in continuing to reduce oral health disease in Indian country, said Dr. Jerry Long, chairman of the ADA's Council on Government Affairs.

20 Apr 2007

Early-life respiratory viral infections, atopic sensitization, and risk of subsequent development of persistent asthma

Protecting infants from viral infections may prevent the development of asthma late in childhood, according to new research in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).

20 Apr 2007

Tailored interventions based on sputum eosinophils versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults

A new review suggests that asthma treatment based on tests of fluid coughed up from the lungs could reduce the frequency and severity of flare-ups in adult asthma patients.

19 Apr 2007

Preschool children in rural areas eat more fruits and vegetables when the produce is homegrown

If you are looking for a way to encourage your children eat their fruits and vegetables, search no further than your backyard, suggests new Saint Louis University research.

19 Apr 2007

Laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty in children younger than 2 years

Laparoscopy has been implemented in the pediatric urologic population for many different operative interventions.

19 Apr 2007

Review of all major studies involving anti-depressants in children

Today, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a review of all major studies involving anti-depressants in children and adolescents by a team of researchers from Western Psychiatric Institute in Pittsburgh.

18 Apr 2007

New study to assess bariatric surgery in extremely overweight teens

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an observational study to evaluate the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adolescents.

18 Apr 2007

Risks and benefits of antidepressant treatment for children with depression

According to a new study, conducted by the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice (CIPP) at Columbus Children's Hospital and published in the April 18 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), there is more information for parents about the risks and benefits of antidepressant treatment for children with depression and anxiety disorders.

18 Apr 2007

Benefits of antidepressants for children and teens with depression or anxiety disorders may outweigh risks

A review of previous studies indicates that the benefits of antidepressants for children and teens with depression or anxiety disorders may outweigh their risks, and that the increased risk for suicidal thoughts and attempts from using these medications is not statistically significant, according to an article in the April 18 issue of JAMA.

18 Apr 2007

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

Review of pediatric shockwave lithotripsy

Pediatric multiple sclerosis and related disorders

Childhood sarcoma increases risk of blood clots

Protecting infants from viral infections may prevent the development of asthma late in childhood

Probiotics for the prevention of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Determining transfusion requirements of pediatric patients

Novel targeted therapy effectively treats acute leukemia

New method predicts hip joint decay from chemotherapy

Antibiotics before dental procedures may do more harm than good

FDA confirms Mylan's status as only approved ANDA for all strengths of Amlodipine Besylate tablets

Fewer heart patients need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis

ADA promotes Indian health service funding options before Congress

Early-life respiratory viral infections, atopic sensitization, and risk of subsequent development of persistent asthma

Tailored interventions based on sputum eosinophils versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults

Preschool children in rural areas eat more fruits and vegetables when the produce is homegrown

Laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty in children younger than 2 years

Review of all major studies involving anti-depressants in children

New study to assess bariatric surgery in extremely overweight teens

Risks and benefits of antidepressant treatment for children with depression

Benefits of antidepressants for children and teens with depression or anxiety disorders may outweigh risks

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