Three Principles for Prescribing Antibiotics to Children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
The American Academy of Pediatrics has laid out three simple principles for prescribing antibiotics to children with upper respiratory tract infections. The recommendations, published in Pediatrics, are intended to address the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. The principles include determining the likelihood that the infection…
Three hours is enough to help prevent mental health issues in teens
The incidence of mental health issues amongst 509 British youth was reduced by 25 to 33% over the 24 months following two 90-minute group therapy sessions, according to a study led by Dr. Patricia Conrod of the University of Montreal and its affiliated Sainte-Justine Hospital…
The Lancet: Meta-analysis finds small excess risk of paralysis disorder associated with H1N1 flu vaccination, but benefits of vaccination outweigh risks
A meta-analysis of safety data gathered during the 2009 H1N1 vaccination programme in the US has established that the vaccination was associated with a small excess risk – about 1.6 extra cases per one million people vaccinated – of acquiring Guillain-Barré syndrome, a disorder of…
The Lancet: First comprehensive analysis reveals long-term effectiveness of SERMs for preventing breast cancer
Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs: tamoxifen, raloxifene, arzoxifene, and lasofoxifene) significantly reduce the risk of developing the most common type of breast cancer among women at both high and average risk of the disease*
The Do’s and Don’ts of Diaper Rash
Almost every parent has to deal with it – diaper rash. Though the problem is common, it’s also extremely painful and uncomfortable for the child and can leave parents at a loss for how to comfort the little one. “Diaper rash is caused by the…
The Dark Fighting Power of Cocoa Polyphenols Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
Epidemiological studies have indicated that dietary habits and antioxidants from diet can influence the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
The Compound in the Mediterranean Diet that Makes Cancer Cells ‘Mortal’
Scientists Design ‘Fishing’ Technique to Show How Foods Improve Health
The Case for Universal Thyroid Screening in Pregnancy
Decreased thyroid function can have a detrimental effect on pregnancy outcomes. A majority of thyroid specialists surveyed recommend thyroid function testing for all pregnant women. The results of a survey conducted at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) will be delivered…
Study finds reduced insulin effectiveness, higher blood pressure in first-born children (2)
Birth Order Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders
Type 2 Diabetes More Common, More Dangerous in Children
5/3/2012 — Alarming increases of Type 2 diabetes in children are no closer to being managed successfully according to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine showing common diabetes-control medications failed to work in children.
Child Obesity Interventions—Is Change in BMI a Good Measure of Success?
12 August 2013 – Body mass index (BMI) or a change in BMI is often the sole measure used to evaluate whether an intervention intended to combat childhood obesity is effective.
Brain Imaging Can Predict How Intelligent You Are
8/1/2012 — When it comes to intelligence, what factors distinguish the brains of exceptionally smart humans from those of average humans?