News tagged with journal of the american academy of pediatrics
Universal screening lowers risk of severe jaundice in infants
Screening all newborns for excessive bilirubin in the blood can significantly decrease the incidence of severe jaundice which, in extreme cases, can lead to seizures and brain damage, according to researchers at UCSF Children's ...
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Sep 28, 2009 |
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Nanodiamond coatings safe for implants: study
Nanodiamonds designed to toughen artificial joints also might prevent the inflammation caused when hardworking metal joints shed debris into the body, according to an early study published this week in the ...
Feb 05, 2012 |
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Catching a breath - wirelessly: Noninvasive method to watch for SIDS, help surgery patients
University of Utah engineers who built wireless networks that see through walls now are aiming the technology at a new goal: noninvasively measuring the breathing of surgery patients, adults with sleep apnea ...
Sep 19, 2011 |
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Used football faceshields are susceptible to breaking on impact
Game-worn football faceshields are more susceptible to breaking when subjected to high-velocity impact than are new faceshields, according to recent research.
May 23, 2011 |
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CDC issues updated bloodstream infection prevention guidelines
New guidelines, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) outline steps to eliminate bloodstream infections in patients with ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 01, 2011 |
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Kids safest in rear-facing car seats until age 2
Children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1, according to updated advice from a medical group and a federal agency.
Mar 21, 2011 |
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Spanking 1-year-olds is common in depressed dads
Just like new moms, new fathers can be depressed, and a study found a surprising number of sad dads spanked their 1-year-olds.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 14, 2011 |
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Trend reversal: Big drop in kids' ear infections
(AP) -- Ear infections, a scourge that has left countless tots screaming through the night, have fallen dramatically, and some researchers suggest a decline in smoking by parents might be part of the reason.
Mar 04, 2011 |
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Joint pain in children: Is it just a sore knee, or ... ?
While lab tests and imaging can sometimes help diagnose juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a physical examination and thorough patient history are the most valuable tools in identifying this disease. According to a new ...
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Mar 02, 2011 |
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Nearly 10,000 babies suffer crib injuries yearly
(AP) -- Almost 10,000 infants and toddlers are hurt in crib and playpen accidents each year, according to the first nationwide analysis of emergency room treatment for these injuries.
Feb 17, 2011 |
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The great tonsil dilemma: Is routine analysis of pediatric tonsillectomy specimens worth the money?
Without fanfare, hundreds of thousands of children surrender their tonsils to a surgeon's scalpel each year, usually to alleviate recurring infections and obstructive sleep problems. Most of the time, the snipped tonsils ...
Feb 08, 2011 |
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