Autism :: $1.4M grant to fund FSU autism research
Estimates indicate that 1 out of 150 children will be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, but most will not be diagnosed until they are almost ready to start kindergarten.
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Eczema :: Specialized bath products for allergic eczema
Specialised bath products to relieve the symptoms of allergic (atopic) eczema are of “questionable” value, says the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB). The NHS forks out more than £16 million a year on bath emollients, equivalent to almost 40% of the total cost of eczema treatments prescribed for pre-school children, says DTB.
Pregnancy :: Pregnancy after breast cancer is possible
U-M expert says new cancer treatments, technologies give women more hope of preserving fertility. Once Alyssa Tushman knew her young son would not grow up motherless, her next question was whether he would be an only child.
Medicine :: Statement from Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Pediatric OTC Medicines Safety
Following is a statement by Linda A. Suydam, D.P.A., president of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), in response to inaccurate and misleading media reports surrounding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s upcoming joint meeting of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and Pediatric Advisory Committee scheduled for October 18 and 19:
Brain :: UT Southwestern investigating hypothermic technique in treating pediatric head injuries
UT Southwestern Medical Center has been selected to take part in an $11.5 million multicenter clinical trial that is examining the effectiveness of induced hypothermia as a therapy for brain swelling in children who have suffered severe traumatic brain injuries.
Breastfeeding :: Breastfeeding increases long term allergy risks in babies
A new University of Melbourne study has found that exclusive breastfeeding of babies with a family history of allergies increases their risk of developing asthma, eczema or food allergies in the long term.
HPV :: Should schoolgirls be vaccinated against cancer virus?
The routine vaccination of children against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) – the first adolescent vaccine against a sexually transmitted infection – will be discussed at the National Cancer Research Institute conference in Birmingham today (1515hrs, Tuesday 2 October).
Cancer :: New drug shows promise against cancer cells from young patients
A new drug has shown promising pre-clinical activity against cells from several types of children’s cancers, scientists reveal at the National Cancer Research Institute Conference in Birmingham.
Heart :: Algorithms to reanimate the heart
When an adult suffers a cardiorespiratory arrest the rapid application of an electrical discharge with a defibrillator can avoid sudden death in many cases. Nevertheless, defibrillation also has its impediment or enemy: time. For every minute that passes from the moment of the attack, the possibilities of survival drop by 10%.
E Coli :: Expanded E. coli Alert in Ground Beef Hamburgers
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and New York State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D. warned consumers that the previous alert, issued on Tuesday_September_25, has been expanded for Topps 100% Ground Beef Hamburgers due to possible contamination with E. coli 0157:H7.