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Novel Antifungal Protein from Pumpkin Rinds
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 30, 2009
...wth of microbes, including Candida albicans which causes vaginal yeast infections, diaper rash in infants, and other health problems. From the abstract of the study published in J. Agric. Food Chem...
STOP Your Child’s Allergy Disease March without the OUCH!
in Allergies, on September 3, 2009
...prevent their Child from the same misfortune.
Clinically termed "Allergy March", 1 in 3 infants begin life fighting a lifetime progression of multiple ailments caused by their often-inheri...
Antihistamine Xyzal Now Approved for Infants Six Months and Older
in Allergies, on August 26, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Xyzal for the treatment of indoor allergies and hives among children from 6 months onwards (previously it has been approved for children that are at least 6 years old. In addition, the approval also includes its use for the treatment of outdoor a...
Some Important Must-Haves For New Moms
in Next Nine Months, on July 9, 2009
...e middle of the night for the pacifier. Paci-Plushies is a plush pacifier holder - which allows infants and toddlers to easily find a dropped pacifier.
Every mom has been there - digging th...
Beware Child Abductors as TotGuard Infant Security solution is here
in The RFID Weblog, on June 29, 2009
... built in tamper alert mechanism.
It would be of great use as it will foil any attempts to abduct infants by sensing tag removal on the umbilicus of a newborn. It is the only infant security system ...
Obese Pregnant Women Should Not Gain Weight
in Next Nine Months, on May 31, 2009
...ng their pregnancy.
The findings showed that there were no fetal deaths and no growth-restricted infants in the study group. Also, there were fewer babies weighing more than 10 pounds in the stud...
Tasty Alternatives to Milk
in Allergies, on May 21, 2009
...ndividuals with cow's milk allergy. Didn't work for us, though.
Of course, for very young infants or toddlers with milk allergies, there's still the option of completely hydrolyzed formul...
Nutramigen AA Amino Acid Based Formula for Infants with Cow's Milk Allergies
in Allergies, on May 12, 2009
...t details from the website:
-Amino acid-based, hypoallergenic formula
-Scientifically designed for infants and toddlers with severe cow's milk protein allergies and/or multiple food protein aller...
Prebiotic in Baby Formula May Reduce Infant Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 2, 2009
...tics to infant formula may reduce the number of gut infections and reduce the use of antibiotics in infants.
The number of infants who experienced more than three upper respiratory tract infections ...
Blueberries Against Childhood Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 24, 2009
... Ohio State University , extract from blueberries may reduce the size of tumours primarily found in infants and children, and improve survival.
Writing in the current issue of the journal Antioxidan...
Having Pets Can Help Fight Allergies
in Allergies, on February 18, 2009
...n, immunity changes, and for reactions to bacteria in the environment.
If a dog lived in the home, infants were less likely to show evidence of pet allergies - 19% vs. 33%. They also were less likely...
SMoking During First Trimester Linked to Cleft Lip in Infants
in Next Nine Months, on December 21, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4405519 Yet another study among Norwegian mothers showing that smoking during pregnancy is not a good idea: apparently, smoking during the first trimester of pregnancy is clearly linked with an increased risk of cleft lip in babies .
There was little evid...
Wheezing Raises Asthma Risks in Children
in Allergies, on October 27, 2008
...thmatic. Statistics tells a different story, though: Wheezing With Colds Raises Risk of Asthma .
Infants and toddlers who wheeze when they are sick with colds have a big risk of developing asthma la...
Up in front
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 17, 2008
...r 'recommended':
* All children age 12 and under should ride buckled up in a rear seat.
* Infants in rear facing child safety seats should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with an a...
Mom's Mood During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Sleeping Patterns
in Next Nine Months, on September 8, 2008
... first half-year of life than babies born to non-depressed moms, the team has found.
For instance, infants born to depressed moms nap more during the day, take much longer to settle down to sleep at ...
Telluride: Hot Deals On Cold Mounatins
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 8, 2008
... paying ticket. Ages 13 and over will be considered an adult and will pay the applicable adult fare.Infants: 1 free infant passenger under 2 years of age not occupying a seat will be permitted when ac...
Mother's Vitamin D Status Affects Baby's Dental Health
in Next Nine Months, on August 26, 2008
...ated to the frequency of milk consumption and pre-natal vitamin use. The investigators examined 135 infants (55.6% male) at 16.1 ± 7.4 months of age, and found that 21.6% of them had enamel defects, w...
Binge Drinking During Pregnancy Linked to Babies with Oral Clefts
in Next Nine Months, on July 31, 2008
...this level on three or more occasions during the first trimester were three times as likely to have infants born with oral clefts.
While a glass of wine that you might have had before you found out y...
Taking Epilepsy Drug Topiramate During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 24, 2008
...g with other epilepsy drugs. Of 178 babies born, 16 had major birth defects. Three of these were in infants whose mothers were taking only topiramate, and 13 were in those whose mothers were taking to...
Maternal Vitamin D Status Affects Baby's Dental Health
in Next Nine Months, on July 7, 2008
...atus of pregnant women, the incidence of enamel defects and early-childhood tooth decay among their infants, and the relationship with pre-natal vitamin D levels.
Two hundred six pregnant women in th...
Chlorinated Tap Water, Unsafe for Pregnant Women?
in Next Nine Months, on June 3, 2008
...upational and Environmental Medicine, University of Birmingham, UK, gathered data on almost 400,000 infants born in Taiwan. The researchers used statistical analyses to see if drinking tap water conta...
Less Sleep + More TV = Overweight Infants and Toddlers
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 9, 2008
...With less than 12 hours of sleep and more TV time in a day predisposes infants and toddlers twice more as likely to become overweight by age 3.
I guess this isn't exactly new, right? At leas...
Rotavirus-Caused Gastroenteritis Vaccine Rotarix: Approved by US FDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 4, 2008
... prevention of rotavirus (an infection that causes gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea) in infants and children) - has been approved by the US FDA .
There are many different strains of rot...
Vitamin D Against Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on March 13, 2008
...Such were the findings of a new meta-analysis.
According to data from five observational studies, infants who received vitamin D supplements were 29 per cent less likely to develop type-1 dia...
Babies Delivered via Elective C-Section Run Risks of Breathing Problems
in Next Nine Months, on January 2, 2008
...problems compared with babies delivered vaginally or by emergency Caesarean section .
2,687 infants were delivered by elective caesarean section. Compared with infants intended for vaginal del...
Baby's Poor Response To Name Hightens Risk for Autism
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 26, 2007
...genetic component, the MIND Institute of the University of California found that "one-year-old infants who don't respond to their names are more likely to have autism or another developmental...
Lose Baby Weight By Sleeping
in Well Woman Blog, on November 23, 2007
...l of Epidemiology.
The researchers acknowledged this may pose a dilemma to new mothers, given that infants sleep so fitfully.
"With the results of this study, new mothers must be wondering, ...
Breastfeeding May Increase Child's Obesity Risk
in Well Woman Blog, on November 15, 2007
...antzoros, Harvard Medical School, Boston, point out in an editorial accompanying the study, because infants may not be able to absorb the adiponectin contained in breast milk.
Also, they add, high le...
Breastfeeding Can Raise Children IQs
in Well Woman Blog, on November 5, 2007
...ve children needed vitamins and nutrients, and more. Now, they can add higher IQs.
More than 3,000 infants who were breastfed participated in the study in Britain and New Zealand. Researchers discove...
Cough and Cold Medicines Safety Questioned
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 19, 2007
...re insisting that the medicines works and are safe but "can lead to overdoses when misused in infants."
So moms and dads, you better clear your medicine cabinets from these medicines for ...
Gestational Diabetes Can Recur
in Daily Diabetic, on October 15, 2007
...(more than nine pounds). Such a large baby often requires delivery via Caesarian section since many infants this size can't pass safely through the birth canal. In other cases, a baby's should...
Ginger Extract May Treat E. coli Diarrhea
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 2, 2007
...nal studies are needed to determine the effective doses of ginger needed and whether it is safe for infants, who may experience unexpected side effects from large doses.
The study will be published t...
Adding Probiotics in Diarrhea Treatment: Cheaper but as Effective
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 1, 2007
...In developing countries, too many infants die from diarrhea caused by rotavirus - while in developed countries the infection management of diarrhea costs to as much as 1B$/year.
Now, the add...
New Guidelines on Formula Choices for Infants with Cow's Milk Allergy
in Allergies, on September 24, 2007
...inst Allergy Taskforce , and recommend against the use of soy as a milk substitute especially among infants under six months old, due to the risk of secondary intolerance. Instead, allergic infants ar...
Possible Genetic Risk for Fetal Alcohol Disorders, Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 23, 2007
... A recent animal study indicates that certain infants and children who carry a certain gene variant may be more vulnerable to fetal alcohol syndrome , a condition characterized by severe menta...
Simplicity Recalls 1 Million Cribs
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 22, 2007
...cause the drop-side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side detaches, it creates a gap in which infants can become entrapped.
Recalled crib models include:
1. Aspen 3-in-1
2. Nursery-in-a-bo...
Juren Education Group Gets $20 Million for After School Tutoring
in China Venture News, on September 18, 2007
... Chinese composition, and English but offers other subjects as well. Its students range in age from infants to 18....
Tissue Engineered Heart Valve Replacements for Children
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 13, 2007
...esearchers at Children's Hospital Boston have developed pulmonary -valve replacements for infants and children which could grow as the child grows older, thus removing the need for multiple ...
Milk from Chicken Meat for KIds with Dairy Allergies
in Allergies, on August 29, 2007
...k Post' reported, quoting lead researcher Pipop Jirapinyo as saying.
The results revealed that infants were eight times less likely to be allergic to milk from chicken meat than to soyabean milk....
Structural Birth Defects Linked to Obese Mothers
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 14, 2007
...e following seven of 16 birth defects have been found to be more likely to be obese than mothers of infants without birth defects:
Spina bifida , a condition that occurs when part of the spinal co...
I-Cube
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 31, 2007
...d to the rapper nor the much sought-after phone, the I-Cube is an educational toy for newborns, infants, and very young children.
This educational toy aims to:
* Reduces newborn baby &#...
Early Treatment Helps HIV-infected Infants Live Longer
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 27, 2007
...but only after they show signs of illness or a weakened immune system.
However, more HIV-infected infants survive if they are given therapy early on , regardless of their apparent state of health, ...
On Preterm Labor Drugs: Magnesium Sulfate vs. Nifedipine
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 3, 2007
...s a doctor to arrange to transfer the woman to a medical facility experienced in treating premature infants and helps maximize the effectiveness of steroids used to help the fetus to prepare for the h...
FDA Approved Carnitor® SF (Levocarnitine) Sugar-Free Oral Solution for Carnitine Deficiency
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 25, 2007
...ry systemic carnitine deficiency is a very rare genetic disorder that typically presents in infants. Secondary carnitine deficiency may present in infants, children, and adults.
Factors contr...
Protein May Prevent Eye Damage in Preemies
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 20, 2007
...areas of the retina.
According to the National Eye Institute , retinopathy of prematurity affects infants weighing less than 2.75 pounds who are born within the first 31 weeks of pregnancy - more th...
Laughter is the Best Medicine... Also for Allergies
in Allergies, on June 20, 2007
...k feeds later, he also measured their babies' allergic reactions to dust mites and latex. Those infants whose mothers had laughed had markedly reduced reactions (Journal of Psychosomatic Research,...
Stress and Pregnancy
in Well Woman Blog, on June 5, 2007
... of cortisol while in the womb had lower intelligent quotients (IQ) at 18 months, compared with the infants of mothers who were less stressed.
Studies have also shown that children of highly stressed...
3gAllergy Blood Test
in Allergies, on May 25, 2007
...if the allergy tests turn out positive. This technique is thus particularly good for children, even infants.
From the company website , addressing physicians:
3gAllergy is a new generation of aller...
Alcohol and Your Baby's Health
in Well Woman Blog, on May 19, 2007
...baby. Most especially, his (her) brain. Alcoholic mothers frequently or nearly always give birth to infants with some degree of fetal alcohol syndrome. ...
Albuterol over Epinephrine in Infants with Bronchiolitis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 17, 2007
... The most common cause of hospital admissions in infants is the condition called bronchiolitis - a wheezing very similar to asthma in adults.
Generally used to treat this condition are two dru...
Infant Simulators
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 15, 2007
...ators available in 5 racial groups and 6 skin colors, are equipped with 15 levels of care needed by infants. From whimper to wailing, diaper changes and feeding, burping, rocking, proper head support,...
Happy Mother's Day
in Bizinformer, on May 11, 2007
... our children. We look at them and marvel at the incredible human beings they are. Whether they are infants or adult or somewhere in between, we look and think - how did that amazing creature come fro...
Mini Couch Potatoes
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 9, 2007
...e University of Washington, 90 percent of children in the U.S. under the age of 2 and 40 percent of infants watch TV regularly. The study did not show if this was positive or negative towards the chil...
Exposure to Indoor Molds May Protect Infants Against Future Allergies
in Allergies, on May 4, 2007
...lp build stronger immune systems, and may protect against future allergies.
The UC team found that infants who were exposed to high levels of indoor fungal components-known as fungal glucans-were nea...
What To Do With That Dress Part 7
in White Lace Wedding, on May 4, 2007
It's been a while since we have had a installment in this series but today I found a program that I wanted to share. The organization is called The Mary Madeline Project and it was starting in memory of a small baby, Madeline Marie, who died as in infant. The organization takes donated wed...
MADONNA IS BACK IN MALAWI
in The Celebrities Weblog, on April 17, 2007
...on- celebrity couples adopt foreign born babies rather than endure lengthy waits for American infants.
For someone like Angelina Jolie it seems like a normal thing to do given her concerns with...
On Ear Infections in Children and Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV7)
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 12, 2007
...t Medical Center ) found that a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) helped reduce the number of infants and toddlers developing frequent ear infections.
Licensed by the USFDA in 2000, the PCV7 va...
Ate Peanuts? Don't Kiss the Baby!
in Allergies, on March 7, 2007
...uring their first six months of life. It is suggested that the allergens get in through the skin of infants with eczema, increasing their risk of developing an allergy.
Of course, kissing, body conta...
Heartburn and Hair
in Well Woman Blog, on February 24, 2007
...aving some heartburn. After the women gave birth, two outside observers looked at pictures of their infants and rated their levels of hair.
Of the 28 women who reported moderate to severe heartburn, ...
Hormonal Imbalances and Hormone Allergies
in Allergies, on February 12, 2007
...lace, it does paint a very plausible picture, doesn't it? I wonder if this can also explain why infants outgrow their (food) allergies? Could it be that they're, at least in part, hormonal all...
Fementation Reduces Allergenic Properties of Dairy Products
in Allergies, on January 18, 2007
... It is estimated that in more than 80 per cent children and infants who milk allergies, the culprit is the whey protein beta-lactoglobulin (beta-lg).
In a study published at the Innovative Food ...
Olympic Cool-Cap System: Novel Device That Prevents/Reduces Brain Damage in Infants, USFDA Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 2, 2007
...evere hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Until now, there has been no effective treatment for these infants other than supportive care. Up to 20 percent of them died, and 25 percent suffered permanent...
Estee Lauder gets it wrong?
in Are you a beauty?, on December 27, 2006
...s, produce toxic hormonal effects, known as endocrine disruptive, especially in male embryos and infants.
·Bisabolol, technically known as a "penetration enhancer," increases the deep penet...
The Grand Rounds Round-Up
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 18, 2006
Darn these typhoons , how am I gonna keep up with the quick passing time and the Grand Rounds:
Vol. 3 No.10 at Notes from Dr. RW.
Vol. 3 No. 11 at The Antidote .
Vol. 3. No.12 at Anxiety, Addiction and Depression Treatments .
Vol. 3 No. 13 at Nurse Ratched's Place .
Next Tuesday ...
Notable Increase In Type 2 Diabetes Found In Minority Children
in Daily Diabetic, on December 8, 2006
...s should help their children develop healthful eating habits before they get fat. And that includes infants, he said.
"Babies as young as 6 months already know what they like to eat. By the time...
Can Infant Nutrition Prevent Type 1 Diabetes?
in Daily Diabetic, on December 7, 2006
...ll subjects are followed for 10 years to get information on whether the dietary recommendations for infants at increased genetic risk of type 1 diabetes should be revised.
It looks like any definit...
Grand Rounds: Vol. 3. No. 9
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 27, 2006
Two weeks in a row, I intentionally did not submit any entry in the Grand Rounds . Am not sure why but I just hate to put myself in the middle of a crowd where there is so much ado about nothing - in my opinion at least.
Anyhow, that been said, doesn't stop me from putting a link here abou...
Boston Keratoprosthesis Artificial Cornea Implants Offer Better Treatment of Blindness in Children
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 14, 2006
...
Infants and children who are blind due to opaque or damaged cornea may now benefit from a new version of artificial corneal implant, described during the recent annual meeting of the Americ...
Warning to Parents: ADA Recommends Fluoride-Free Water for Infants
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 13, 2006
...uctions to mix into baby formulas.
According to ADA (American Dental Association) :
" ... infants could receive a greater than optimal amount of fluoride through liquid concentrate or powder...
The Netherlands Invested Euro 18.4 Million to Make Better Vaccines to Fight Raging TB Pandemic
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 7, 2006
...quot;
Today's TB vaccine is more than 85 years old and providing only marginal protection for infants and provides very little, if any, protection beyond childhood.
TB kills nearly 2 million p...
