New warnings about codeine in children
Certain pain medications that contain codeine could prove deadly for some children who have tonsil and adenoid surgery and should be avoided in young children undergoing such procedures.
Codeine, long used to treat pain in...
ADHD symptoms persist for most young children despite treatment
Nine out of 10 young children with moderate to severe attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to experience serious, often severe symptoms and impairment long after their original diagnoses and, in many cases, despite treatment,...
Selfish behavior in kids vs. children who are natural givers
Most parents would agree that raising a generous child is an admirable goal — but how, exactly, is that accomplished? New results from the University of Notre Dame’s Science of Generosity initiative, which funds...
‘Low sugar’ soft drinks still contain the same risk of tooth decay
While the Australian Dental Association Inc. (ADA) welcomes the release of the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Infant Feeding Guidelines (Guidelines), it warns Australians that limiting their consumption of soft drinks to ‘low-kilojoule’ ones...
Abnormal growth in children with heart defects
The poor growth seen in children born with complex heart defects may result from factors beyond deficient nutrition. A new study by pediatric researchers suggests that abnormalities in overall growth regulation play a role.
“When...
WA kids missing out on essential speech pathology services
Western Australian speech pathologists are concerned that WA school children are among the most disadvantaged in Australia when it comes to accessing speech therapy, leaving them vulnerable to social isolation and poor learning outcomes.
“Twelve...
Fight against child obesity gets a technological boost
Cutting-edge mapping technology is being used to tackle child obesity in South Australia by pinpointing communities across the state with poorer health outcomes.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) technology from industry leaders Esri Australia is...
The adult psychiatric outcomes of childhood bullying
Victims of bullying during childhood were at increased risk of anxiety disorders in adulthood, and those who were both victims and perpetrators were at increased risk of adult depression and panic disorder, according to...
Lung function and wheezing beyond childhood
A study in Australia suggests that reduced lung function in infancy was associated with wheezing beyond childhood at 18 years of age, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA...
Brain injuries after preterm birth
In a study to be presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting in San Francisco, researchers will report that variation in a gene involved in inflammation is associated with developmental problems after...
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