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Original Technorati articles tagged “pediatrics”

• in Technorati Women
  Study Finds Autism Risk May be Linked to Flu or Fever During Pregnancy.
  Exploratory Findings Which May Link Autism Risk to Fever or Flu During Pregnancy
  by goldensylph / on Nov 12, 2012
• in Family
  Let it Burn! Pre-Teens Forgo Use Of Sunscreen
  Pre-teens are forgoing the use of sunscreen, according to a recent study.
  by jenna3967 / on Jan 24, 2012
• in Technorati Women
  Low Birthweight Babies Five Times More Likely To Develop Autism
  Study shows low birthweight babies, when compared with general population, are five times more likely to develop autism.
  by vicfizzlebottom / on Oct 17, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “pediatrics”

 

• Is this Fisher Price sleeper safe for infants?

  
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  You might think a thing sold by a huge manufacturer of children’s toys and furniture as a “sleeper” would a safe, appropriate place for a baby to sleep. It is, after all, called a “sleeper.” But it is not a safe place for your baby to sleep. The Fisher Price Newborn Rock ‘n Play Sleeper is a sling-shaped ...
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• Scalds An Increased Risk For Toddlers From Socially-Deprived Homes

  
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  Toddlers living in socially-deprived areas are at the greatest risk of suffering a scald in the home, researchers at The University of Nottingham have found. The study, published in the journal Burns, showed that boys aged between one and two years old and those with multiple siblings were statistically more likely to ...
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• Prescribing antibiotics: It’s time to draw a hard line

  
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  This is a call to arms to my fellow providers to protect our patients from themselves and our willingness to comply with their requests.  We live and practice in a society filled with fear of medications and their side effects.  People will not take blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetic medication because of the ...
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• How to know if your toddler has autism

  
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  About half of all children in the United States with an autistic spectrum disorder are diagnosed at age five or older according to a May 2012, NCHS (National Center for Health Statistics) data brief. However, many parents are suspicious much sooner. As part of autism awareness month, we bring you clues in toddler ...
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• Magnesium Just as Important to Kids’ Bone Health as Calcium

  
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  Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods high in magnesium — another nutrient that may play an important role in bone health, according to a study to be ...
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• Day Care Snacks Lacking In Nutritional Value

  
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  Study indicates snacking is a "missed opportunity" From animal crackers to gummy fruit snacks and calorie-laden juice drinks, kids in child care are not getting the nutrition they need from daily snacks, according to a new study from Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center published online in the journal ...
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• Carnitine Supplement May Improve Survival Rates Of Children With Heart Defects

  
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  A common nutritional supplement may be part of the magic in improving the survival rates of babies born with heart defects, researchers report. Carnitine, a compound that helps transport fat inside the cell powerhouse where it can be used for energy production, is currently used for purposes ranging from weight loss ...
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• For Children With Common Conditions, Hospital Readmissions Affected By Nurse Staffing Ratios

  
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  A new study shows that pediatric nurse staffing ratios are significantly associated with hospital readmission for children with common medical and surgical conditions. The study, led by a nurse scientist at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, is believed to be the first to examine the extent to which ...
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• For Children With Common Conditions, Hospital Readmissions Affected By Nurse Staffing Ratios

  
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  Nursing-Resource.com A new study shows that pediatric nurse staffing ratios are significantly associated with hospital readmission for children with common medical and surgical conditions. The study, led by a nurse scientist at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, is believed to be the first to examine the ...
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• Have Fun in the Sun, But Be Sun Smart (& Join #SkinCancerChat)

  
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  Melanoma is rising faster than any other form of cancer, and it’s happening to young people _ especially to young women, and even teens. To learn the latest on skin cancer prevention , detection and treatment and to share your questions and experiences, please join #SkinCancerChat on Wednesday, May 15, from 1 p.m. ...
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• Emmy nod for film about Stanford brain tumor research – and the little boy who made it possible

  
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  “Dylan’s Gift,” a documentary detailing how one family’s generosity is advancing research on a little-understood childhood cancer, has been nominated for an Emmy. The film, which was inspired by a 2009 Stanford Medicine story , explores the work of Stanford physician-scientist Michelle Monje , MD, PhD, ...
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• Crying to be heard: raising awareness about Cri du Chat

  
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  Logan Shortly before Logan Collins was born, a prenatal ultrasound suggested a possible problem with her heart. Her mother, Erika, went into labor the next day, two weeks shy of her due date. Logan was born at just 5 pounds, 5 ounces and had a weak, high-pitched cry that sounded like a cat meowing. “When I became ...
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• Does it matter which parent your “brain genes” came from?

  
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  Does it make a difference if a gene – or group of genes – is inherited from your mother or your father? That’s the question behind the study of genomic imprinting , a phenomenon in which a small percent of genes are thought to be expressed differently depending on which parent they came from. In particular, ...
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• US: Supporters of ‘gay cure’ therapy call for new hearing on New Jersey bill to ban it

  
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  Supporters of controversial “gay conversion” therapy in the US state of New Jersey, are calling for a bill to ban it to be subject to a new Senate hearing. The bill’s advocates have reiterated that it does not apply to religious institutions, or adults who wish to attempt “gay conversion” therapy. It only ...
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• Most ADHD Specialists Not Following Treatment Guildelines for Preschoolers

  
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  A new study shows that about 90 percent of ADHD medical specialists do not follow guidelines for treating very young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. For example, some doctors started preschoolers on medication too soon before trying any non-drug treatment, such as counseling parents on how to ...
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• 800 IU Of Vitamin D3 Per Day May Be Necessary For Preterm Infants

  
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  Preterm infants may need to be given 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day to ensure they develop strong bones, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Preemies are known to be at risk for vitamin D insufficiency. If levels of vitamin D are ...
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• Mental Health Improvements Seen Among School-Age Children Placed In Foster Care

  
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  Newspaper articles, TV shows and books are filled with horror stories of children placed in foster care. A new study bucks that trend by showing out-of-home placements can improve the emotional health of some youths who have been maltreated by a parent. The study, led by Ann-Marie Conn, PhD, general pediatric academic ...
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• The Health Of U.S. Children Threatened By Poverty

  
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  Pediatricians, economists, social scientists and policy experts met to address one of the greatest threats to child health - poverty. The group took part in a plenary session titled, "A National Agenda to End Childhood Poverty," at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. The session ...
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• 16 Percent Increase Seen In Childhood Disability Over Past Decade

  
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  More children today have a disability than a decade ago, and the greatest increase is among kids in higher-income families, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. The study also found that disabilities related to physical health conditions have ...
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• Top stories in health and medicine, May 7, 2013

  
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  Brought to you by MedPage Today . 1. FDA Wants Cancer Warnings on Tanning Beds . Indoor tanning beds must must carry prominent warning labels indicating that children younger than 18 should not use them and that people who do use them need regular cancer screening. 2. Religion Powers End-of-Life Care . Terminal ...
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