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Citrus consumption linked to childhood tooth wear
Parents should be warned about the impact of diet on teeth, say Australian researchers who found at least one in six children show signs of tooth wear. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - May 22, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Asthma Tied to Sleep Apnea (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Patients with asthma were also more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea, researchers reported here. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Antibody Gets High Marks for Asthma Control (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Asthma exacerbations decreased by 87% in patients treated with an investigational agent that targets the interleukin-4 receptor, results of a placebo-controlled phase II trial showed. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Mixed Results for Sleep Apnea Surgery in Kids (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Early adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea helped children sleep better at night and behave better during the day but didn't improve attention or cognition, a randomized trial showed. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Bed-Sharing With Parents Puts Babies At 5 Times The Risk For SIDS
Co-sleeping with a newborn increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) fivefold, a new study in BMJ Open suggests. The likelihood applies even if parents are not smokers, drinkers, or drug users - other factors that raise the risk of SIDS, according to the study led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. A previous study conducted by a research team at the University of Calgary, Canada, suggests that premature infants born to mothers who smoke are at a higher risk for SIDS than premature babies born to non-smokers... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

Cyberbullying, Risky Sex Hike Teen Suicide Risk (CME/CE)
SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- Adolescents who reported being victims of "cyberbullying" or engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors were more likely to have considered or attempted suicide, researchers said here. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Inhaled, Systemic Steroids Both OK for Asthma (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Children treated with inhaled corticosteroids or systemic steroids for acute asthma attacks appear to do equally well in terms of hospital admission rates and other outcomes, researchers reported here. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Taste test
When describing how most kids react to a plate of their least favorite foods, the term melodramatic would be an understatement. “If I have one more bite of broccoli, I’m going to be sick!” “Yuck! Spinach again? It makes me gag.” But for a small portion of kids, these terms aren’t exaggerations; they’re medically accurate statements. Cameron Ledin is one of those children. The 8-year-old was recently diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a severe allergic inflammation of the esophagus that causes his body to have terrible reactions to a wide range of foods. When a person wi...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tripp Underwood Tags: All posts Asthma & allergies Diseases & conditions Food allergies (EoE) clinical trial food allergy Eitan Runinstein eosinophilic esophagitis Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease (EGID) Program John Lee Source Type: news

During CA Pertussis Outbreak, Whole-Cell Vaccine More Effective Than Acellular Vaccine
Whole-cell pertussis vaccines were more effective at protecting against pertussis than acellular pertussis vaccines during a large recent outbreak, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in Pediatrics. Whole-cell pertussis vaccines, also called DTwP, were available from the 1940s to 1990s, but were associated with safety concerns that ultimately led to the development of acellular pertussis vaccines, which are also called DTaP. By the late 1990s, the United States had switched from whole-cell to acellular vaccines for all five recommended infant and childhood doses... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Respiratory / Asthma Source Type: news

Study Shows Whole-Cell Vaccine Was More Effective Than Acellular Vaccine During California Pertussis Outbreak
Whole-cell pertussis vaccines were more effective at protecting against pertussis than acellular pertussis vaccines during a large recent outbreak, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in Pediatrics. Whole-cell pertussis vaccines, also called DTwP, were available from the 1940s to 1990s, but were associated with safety concerns that ultimately led to the development of acellular pertussis vaccines, which are also called DTaP. By the late 1990s, the United States had switched from whole-cell to acellular vaccines for all five recommended infant and childhood doses... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Immune System / Vaccines Source Type: news

Evaluation of functional skills and self care of Down's syndrome people included in therapeutic workshop
OBJETIVO: avaliar as habilidades funcionais e de auto cuidado de indivíduos com Síndrome de Down em uma oficina interdisciplinar terapêutica. MÉTODO: investigação prospectiva, exploratória, comparativa, de corte transversal e abordagem quantitativa com amostra de um grupo teste(T), com síndrome de Down (N=17) e, grupo controle (C) sem a síndrome (n= 20). O instrumento utilizado foi o Inventario de avaliação pediátrica (PEDI) que avalia aspectos funcionais do desempenho de crianças. RESULTADOS: a amostra foi pareada (idade média 5 a 7 ½ anos,desvio padrão 1a 6 meses). O grupo T apresentou um repertório de h...
Source: Revista CEFAC - May 21, 2013 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: research

Bed Sharing With Parents Increases The Risk Of Cot Death Fivefold Even If The Parents Are Non-Smokers
Rates of sudden infant death would plummet if parents avoided bed sharing, advise authors Bed sharing with parents is linked to a fivefold increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), even when the parents are non-smokers and the mother has not been drinking alcohol and does not use illegal drugs, according to a large analysis published online in BMJ Open... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

ADHD In Childhood May Lead To Obesity In Adulthood
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese in adulthood than those who did not have the condition when they were young, a new long-term study has shown. The finding, published in the journal Pediatrics, revealed that men who have childhood ADHD were more likely to have a greater body-mass index (BMI) and obesity - even when they no longer experience symptoms of the condition. Among these men, socioeconomic status did not matter - all seemed to have a predisposition to becoming obese... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: ADHD Source Type: news

Intercell vaccine gets U.S. pediatric approval
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's Intercell said on Tuesday it has won U.S. regulatory approval for pediatric use of its Ixiaro vaccine to protect against Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a step it had achieved in Europe in February. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Sizing up hypertension in children
Blood pressure thresholds based purely on children’s height allow physicians to identify those with hypertension, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Abducens palsy as a clue of unexpected contralateral cerebral sinovenous thrombosis
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Acta Paediatrica)
Source: Acta Paediatrica - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marco Piastra, Maria Fioretti, Daniele Luca, Giorgio Conti, Donato Rigante Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

JPIDS: Releases consensus statement on research definitions for drug-resistant TB in children
(Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society) The Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society today released its June issue, which includes a consensus statement of the global Sentinel Project on Pediatric Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis. It establishes standardized definitions, measurements, and other key attributes that will effect research. This is the first step as the group of international stakeholders collaborate to raise visibility and share evidence and resources that can improve children's access to prompt and effective treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Multifactorial intervention for children with asthma and overweight (Mikado): study design of a randomised controlled trial
DiscussionIn this randomised controlled trial we will study the potential of a multifactorial weight reduction intervention to improve asthma-related outcome measures in asthmatic children with overweight. Moreover, it will provide information about the underlying mechanisms in the relationship between asthma and a high body weight in children. These findings can contribute to optimal management programs and better clinical guidelines for children with asthma and overweight.Trial registration: Clinicaltrial.gov NCT00998413 (Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maartje WilleboordseKim van de KantMaroeska de LaatOnno van SchayckSandra MulkensEdward Dompeling Source Type: research

Early removal of adenoids and tonsils can help pediatric sleep apnea symptoms
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital finds early removal of adenoids and tonsils can improve behavior, sleep apnea symptoms and quality of life in children with sleep apnea. However, early removal fails to improve short term cognitive functioning. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Deceased donor liver transplantation in infants and small children: Are partial grafts riskier than whole organs?
Conclusions: Deceased‐donor partial liver transplantation has become less risky over time, and now has comparable outcomes to whole liver transplantation in infants and young children. This study supports the use of partial DD liver grafts in young children in an attempt to significantly increase the pediatric organ pool. Liver Transpl, 2013. © 2013 AASLD. (Source: Liver Transplantation)
Source: Liver Transplantation - May 21, 2013 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Ryan P. Cauley, Khashayar Vakili, Kristina Potanos, Nora Fullington, Dionne A. Graham, Jonathan A. Finkelstein, Heung Bae Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Case series: Elevated lead levels following ingestion of sinkers
(Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health)
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kate McCloskey, Winita Hardikar, Noel Cranswick Tags: Instructive Case Source Type: research

Moyamoya syndrome in a Malaysian child with Down syndrome
(Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health)
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sunitha Vimalesvaran, Nachal Nachiappan, Yogeswery Sithamparanathan Tags: Instructive Case Source Type: research

Emergency department presentations by Aboriginal children: Issues for consideration for appropriate health services
ConclusionsA significant proportion of ED presentations were potentially preventable with the use of culturally appropriate and accessible local community and primary health care services and better referral pathways back to these services. Community engagement is required to raise awareness of common presentations and to look at strategies to prevent common problems both occurring and presenting to the ED. This will enhance the health of urban Aboriginal children. (Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health)
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Catriona Duncan, Katrina Williams, Dania Nathanson, Susan Thomas, Carolyn Cottier, Matthew O'Meara, Karen Zwi Tags: Original Ariticle Source Type: research

Prevalence, associated risk factors and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Campylobacter species among under five diarrheic children at Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Conclusion: Isolation rate of Campylobacter species were frequent among under five children. The frequency was higher in those children who were malnourished, drinking of unprotected water and direct contact with infected animals (especially cats, dogs, pigeons, hens and their products). The antimicrobial resistance patterns for some of the commonly prescribed antibiotics were high. Therefore, awareness of hand washing and proper boiling of drinking water are probably important in preventing infection with Campylobacter species and childhood diarrhea should not be underestimated and effectiveness of the drugs should be con...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ayalew LengerhFeleke MogesChandrashekhar UnakalBelay Anagaw Source Type: research

Manipulation of drugs to achieve the required dose is intrinsic to paediatric practice but is not supported by guidelines or evidence
Conclusion: Manipulations to achieve the required dose occur throughout paediatric in-patient settings. The impact of manipulations on the efficacy of the drugs, the accuracy of the dose and any adverse effects on patients is not known. There is a need to develop evidence-based guidance for manipulations of medicines in children. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - May 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Roberta RicheyUtpal ShahMatthew PeakJean CraigJames FordCatrin BarkerAnthony NunnMark Turner Source Type: research

Rights-based services for adolescents living with HIV: adolescent self-efficacy and implications for health systems in Zambia
Abstract: A rights-based approach in HIV service delivery for adults is increasingly taking root in sub-Saharan Africa in the context of greater availability of antiretroviral therapy. Yet there has been comparatively little progress in strengthening a rights-based approach to adolescent HIV services, which we learned during a qualitative study in 2010 among 111 adolescents living with HIV, 21 parents and 38 health providers in three districts in Zambia. Adolescents in the study expressed a range of information and support needs and wanted locally relevant interventions to meet those needs. They wanted greater access to HI...
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - May 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Gitau Mburu, Ian Hodgson, Anja Teltschik, Mala Ram, Choolwe Haamujompa, Divya Bajpai, Beatrice Mutali Source Type: research

Drugs of abuse in hair: application in pediatric patients - Fucci N, Vetrugno G, De Giovanni N.
BACKGROUND: : We are describing a case of pediatric maltreatment. A 3-year-old boy was brought to the emergency room because of drowsiness that was caused by what his parents described as an 'accidental' intake of a powder contained in a plastic wrapper th... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

Any Bed-Sharing Puts Baby at Risk for SIDS (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Sharing a bed with an adult -- even one who doesn't smoke or drink -- is associated with a five-fold increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among younger infants, a new analysis found. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Celiac Symptoms in Kids Differ with Age (CME/CE)
ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- Younger children with celiac disease were more likely to present with growth and biochemical abnormalities, while older kids's symptoms were more likely to resemble irritable bowel syndrome, researchers reported here. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Men who had ADHD as kids may be more likely to be obese as adults
Pediatrics study showed 41 percent of males who had ADHD as kids became obese, compared to 22 percent among adults who weren't hyperactive as kids (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Concussion: State Laws Ignore Science
(MedPage Today) -- State lawmakers are moving quickly to enact traumatic brain injury legislation aimed at protecting young athletes, but those laws are often a step ahead of the available science, researchers reported. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Could sucking on babies’ pacifiers keep allergies from developing?
This study was too small to draw any conclusive facts about allergy and the sharing of microbes,” says Lee. “But I joke with families that a little dirt may be good for their kids, and this study certainly wouldn’t contradict that.” Since the study’s publication, some dentists have noted that parents sharing oral bacteria with kids might lead to cavities. But Man Wai Ng, DDS, MPH, dentist in chief at Boston Children’s says it’s doubtful that occasional pacifier sharing would be overly damaging to young teeth. “The reality is that saliva transfer is almost completely unavoidable, ...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - May 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tripp Underwood Tags: All posts Asthma & allergies Food allergies how to cope with food allergies John Lee Source Type: news

Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - May 20, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Infections, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, News, Source Type: news