Head-scratching persists despite nodding syndrome study
Nodding syndrome is an epileptic disorder, with telltale nodding episodes caused by atonic seizures, concludes a pioneering study of the mysterious neurologic illness that has been reported in only three African countries. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 17, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
BPA adversely affects kidney function in children
Children with high levels of exposure to bisphenol A are at increased risk for low-grade albuminuria, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 16, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Pediatric CKD rates increase substantially in south of England
Research shows that the number of children with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease in the south of England rose significantly between 2005 and 2009. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 15, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Tailored asthma therapy on the horizon
UK researchers report that montelukast therapy is more effective than salmeterol in children with asthma who have a particular genotype – a finding that could pave the way for personalized asthma management. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 15, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Cognitive deficits in adolescents persist for months following concussion
Cognitive deficits in adolescents occurring as a result of sports-related concussions can last for as long as 2 months after injury, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 14, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Morphine not first choice after neonatal surgery
Neonates and infants undergoing major surgery should be treated with postoperative intermittent intravenous acetaminophen as opposed to continuous morphine, research suggests. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 14, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Benefits of respiratory treatment for extremely premature infants persist
There are no significant differences in death or neurodevelopmental impairment between toddlers who underwent early continuous positive airway pressure or early surfactant administration as extremely premature infants, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 7, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Multiple birth hip dysplasia screening questioned
Ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip is unnecessary in twins and triplets without signs of the condition, say UK researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 7, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
High vitamin D in pregnancy may increase food allergy risk in children
Study results published in Allergy suggest that supplementing pregnant women with vitamin D may increase their children’s risk for developing food allergy in infancy. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 4, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Low-carbohydrate diet effective in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Dietary modification can be an effective adjunct to drugs in people with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, according to a study reported in Epilepsy and Behavior. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 3, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Craniofacial morphology linked to childhood sleep-disordered breathing
Children with abnormal craniofacial morphology are at increased risk for having sleep-disordered breathing, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 3, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Pediatric caustic ingestion injuries ‘much lower than believed’
The public health burden associated with children swallowing caustic chemicals is less than widely believed, US researchers report in the Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - January 2, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
