News tagged with journal of pediatrics
Researcher measures effectiveness of activity-promoting video games
Aug 31, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory University and Andrews University reported that adult video gamers suffer higher levels of depression and weigh ...
Pinpointing cause of colic: Researchers identify organism
Jul 24, 2009 |
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Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston say one organism discovered during their study may unlock the key to what causes colic, inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy baby.
Exposure to phthalates may be a risk factor for low birth weight in infants
Jun 25, 2009 |
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Many parents worry about their child's exposure to phthalates, the chemical compounds used as plasticizers in a wide variety of personal care products, children's toys, and medical devices. Phthalate exposure can begin in ...
Hypertensive kids more likely to have learning/attention problems
May 04, 2009 |
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Children who have high blood pressure are more likely to have learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children who are not hypertensive. They are also more likely to have a higher body ...
Hospital care varies greatly for children with urinary tract infections
Apr 21, 2009 |
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More than 45,000 infants and children in the United States are hospitalized each year for urinary tract infections, but a new study reveals significant variability across hospitals in treatment and outcomes.
Death of a child in the neonatal intensive care unit
Apr 02, 2009 |
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Little is known about the long-term effects of the death of a child in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on survivor siblings. These siblings may encounter unforeseen emotional difficulties and developmental consequences ...
New approach to dental visits may ease kids' fears
Feb 20, 2009 |
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For many children, a trip to the doctor or dentist is a stressful experience. The sensory environment (i.e., the sounds, smells, and lights associated with the clinical setting) can cause a child's anxiety levels to rise. ...
Study finds preemies more likely to score positive
Jan 29, 2009 |
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Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC), in collaboration with other medical centers, have found that children born more than three months premature, are at three times ...
