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Children with type 1 diabetes benefit from rapid-acting insulin analogues; potential harm remains unclear

Due to a lack of suitable studies, it remains unclear whether children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes benefit more or less from long-term treatment with rapid-acting insulin analogues than with short-acting human insulin.

19 Dec 2009

Subitizing vision therapy for improving math skills

"The incidence of individuals with a mathematics learning disability is between 6-7% of the population." Since there are more than 300 million individuals in the United States, up to 21 million men, women, and children may be affected by this disorder. Sidney Groffman OD, MA, FCOVD, Professor Emeritus at SUNY College of Optometry, author of the article published in the December 2009 issue of Optometry & Vision Development, also says, "This is unfortunate because math skills are of prime importance in everyday life enabling us to understand number concepts and do calculations. Math ability is essential for many occupations and professions."

19 Dec 2009

One in 110 American children suffer from ASD, shows study

Autism and related development disorders are becoming more common, with a prevalence rate approaching 1 percent among American 8-year-olds, according to new data from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

19 Dec 2009

Oral health care critical for pregnant women and infants

Most pregnant women in America don't see their dentists for important oral health care nearly as often as recommended, which can cause ongoing health problems for both mother and her baby.

19 Dec 2009

Autism spectrum disorder dramatically increasing, early intervention crucial

In the wake of today's new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stating that autism now affects 1% or 1 in every 110 American children, Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, called on the U.S. government to immediately step up its efforts - and dramatically increase funding - to address the growing global autism public health crisis.

19 Dec 2009

Sanofi Pasteur pediatric H1N1 vaccine recall: No danger and no need of an extra dose

There is no danger if your child received the H1N1 vaccine that was recalled by Sanofi Pasteur. That is the information being provided to anyone calling the NJ Poison Control Center's hotline, according to Bruce Ruck, Pharm.D., Director of Drug Information and Professional Education. The public should be reassured that this recall took place because specific lots were found to be slightly weaker than they should have been.

19 Dec 2009

Autism Speaks calls on federal government to address the growing national autism public health crisis

In the wake of today's new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stating that autism now affects 1 in every 110 American children, Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, called on the federal government to immediately step up its efforts - and dramatically increase funding - to address the growing national autism public health crisis.

18 Dec 2009

Medela announces award recipients from November Virtual Human Milk Collection Campaign

Medela announced today the award recipients from its November Virtual Human Milk (breastmilk) Collection Campaign in honor of the March of Dimes' National Prematurity Awareness Month. More than 4,100 participated in the campaign, voting for their preferred Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

18 Dec 2009

GAIN reduces malnutrition in high-burden countries

GAIN - the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition released today its 2008-2009 Annual Report. The report confirms the effectiveness of GAIN's work in reducing malnutrition in high-burden countries.

18 Dec 2009

AST: Finding right autism treatment can greatly impact child's progress and future quality of life

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), an agency providing behavior therapy and other autism services throughout Southern California, offers practical tips for parents on selecting the best autism service provider for their child.

18 Dec 2009

Access to convenience stores can pormote childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is directly related to how close kids live to convenience stores, according to the preliminary findings of a major Canadian study presented at the Entretiens Jacques-Cartier in Lyon, France. The ongoing study is named QUALITY for Quebec Adipose and Lifestyle InvesTigation in Youth.

18 Dec 2009

Masimo PI promising for continuous and noninvasive monitoring of systemic blood flow in preterm infants

Masimo, the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM) and Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion pulse oximetry, today announced that new research findings, published in the November 2009 issue of the Journal of Perinatology, show that Masimo perfusion index (PI) accurately predicts low superior vena cava flow (SVC) in preterm, very-low-birth-weight infants--representing a promising method for continuous and noninvasive monitoring of systemic blood flow.

17 Dec 2009

RTI Biologics donates spinal allografts to AIC-CURE International Children’s Hospital, Kenya

RTI Biologics Inc., the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, hernia and other biologic implants, donated nearly 500 spinal allografts to AIC-CURE International Children’s Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya this week.

17 Dec 2009

Canadian researchers explore parameters to define and assess chronic pain in infants

A team of Canadian researchers probed 45 pediatric clinicians to learn about possible indicators that could help identify infants with chronic pain and provide guidance on how to differentiate chronic pain from lingering pain caused by medical procedures.

17 Dec 2009

Californian children’s health shows consistent improvement, but recession can undermine gains

A newly created index measuring the overall health and well-being of California’s children and youth shows a consistent pattern of improvement over the last decade, but researchers warn that the present economic recession could undermine and possibly even reverse those gains.

17 Dec 2009

University of Missouri researchers work on immune-strengthening vaccine for newborns

As soon as babies are born, they are susceptible to diseases and infections, such as jaundice and e-coli. For up to a month, their immune systems aren't adequately developed to fight diseases. Although these infections are often minor, they can lead to serious problems if left untreated.

16 Dec 2009

Binghamton University psychologist to provide new weapons to fight against childhood depression

Research by Binghamton University psychologist Brandon Gibb could provide new weapons for the fight against childhood depression. Working with colleagues around the country, he hopes to identify the causes of mental-health problems in kids and define trajectories of risk for depression.

16 Dec 2009

Carrier screening reduces CF birth rates in northeast Italy

An increase in the number of screened carriers for cystic fibrosis (CF) was associated with a decrease in the number of children born with CF in northeast Italy, according to a study in the December 16 issue of JAMA.

16 Dec 2009

Tips to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in children

Parents and children giving or receiving an electronic device with music this holiday season should give their ears a gift as well by pre-setting the maximum decibel level to somewhere between one-half and two-thirds maximum volume.

15 Dec 2009

Wild poliovirus reaches more African countries in 2009, WHO official says

Cases of polio have been reported in some African countries that have eradicated the disease, Luis Gomes Sambo, the WHO's Africa regional director, said Monday at the opening of a child immunisation conference in Zimbabwe, Agence France-Presse reports (12/14). It is the WHO's first annual regional conference on immunization, according to VOA News. Sambo said the conference will review the status of immunization in the 46-country sub-Saharan region (Mafundikwa, 12/14).

15 Dec 2009

Child Health News

Children with type 1 diabetes benefit from rapid-acting insulin analogues; potential harm remains unclear

Subitizing vision therapy for improving math skills

One in 110 American children suffer from ASD, shows study

Oral health care critical for pregnant women and infants

Autism spectrum disorder dramatically increasing, early intervention crucial

Sanofi Pasteur pediatric H1N1 vaccine recall: No danger and no need of an extra dose

Autism Speaks calls on federal government to address the growing national autism public health crisis

Medela announces award recipients from November Virtual Human Milk Collection Campaign

GAIN reduces malnutrition in high-burden countries

AST: Finding right autism treatment can greatly impact child's progress and future quality of life

Access to convenience stores can pormote childhood obesity

Masimo PI promising for continuous and noninvasive monitoring of systemic blood flow in preterm infants

RTI Biologics donates spinal allografts to AIC-CURE International Children’s Hospital, Kenya

Canadian researchers explore parameters to define and assess chronic pain in infants

Californian children’s health shows consistent improvement, but recession can undermine gains

University of Missouri researchers work on immune-strengthening vaccine for newborns

Binghamton University psychologist to provide new weapons to fight against childhood depression

Carrier screening reduces CF birth rates in northeast Italy

Tips to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in children

Wild poliovirus reaches more African countries in 2009, WHO official says

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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