Child’s home address helps predict risk of hospital readmission
Simply knowing a child’s home address and some socioeconomic data can serve as a vital sign – helping hospitals predict which children admitted for asthma treatment are at greater risk for re-hospitalization or additional...
Rise in maternal sepsis-related mortality
A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2012 annual meeting reports that severity and death rates are increasing in pregnant and postpartum women with sepsis. More than 30 percent of mothers who develop sepsis will...
Poorer parents not encouraging high school completion
Parents from poorer backgrounds are less likely to encourage their kids to finish high school, according to a new analysis from the University of Melbourne.
About six in 10 children from low socio-economic households in...
Breech positioning further complicates premature births
Breech births increase the risk of complications for the mother and baby when the amniotic sac ruptures early. These findings were presented October 17 by a researcher from Loyola University Health System at the...
IVF linked to increased risk of birth defects
In vitro fertilization (IVF) may significantly increase the risk of birth defects, particularly those of the eye, heart, reproductive organs and urinary systems, according to new research presented on Oct. 20, at the American...
Can a healthy diet treat depression?
A world-first trial to test if a healthy diet can improve the mental health of people with depression is being conducted by Deakin University researchers.
With depression predicted to become the second-most common cause of...
Walking prevents heart disease and stroke risk factors
Daily activities, such as fast walking and jogging, can curb the development of risk factors for heart disease and stroke by as much as 50 per cent, whereas an hour’s daily walk makes little...
Foster kids thrive equally when adopted by gay, lesbian or heterosexual parents
High-risk children adopted from foster care do equally well when placed with gay, lesbian or heterosexual parents, UCLA psychologists report in the first multi-year study of children adopted by these three groups of parents.
The...
Halloween safety tips for families
Monsters, goblins and super-heroes will soon be descending on homes everywhere and while Halloween is a time for fun and treats, certain dangers abound.
The key to keeping kids safe this year, and every year,...
Boys experiencing early onset of puberty
A study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has documented that boys in the U.S. are experiencing the onset of puberty six months to two years earlier than reported in previous research.
The...
