News tagged with pediatric health
Increased, mandatory screenings help identify more kids with emotional/behavioral problems
A study published in the March 2011 Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine shows that Massachusetts' new court-ordered mental health screening and intervention program led to more children being identified as beh ...
Mar 07, 2011 |
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Early oral health care is important to a child's development
Good oral health is a key component of good overall health in children, which is why an early visit to the dentist is very important, says Temple University pediatric dentist Mark Helpin.
Feb 04, 2011 |
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For now, reality of tooth decay outweighs concerns over sealant
Dental sealants, the popular, thin plastic coatings applied to the grooves of teeth, can reduce tooth decay in children by more than 70 percent. While highly effective, sealants pose concerns: They're made with bisphenol ...
Dec 21, 2010 |
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Study maps need for kids' doctors in rural areas
(AP) -- There are enough children's doctors in the United States, they just work in the wrong places, a new study finds. Some wealthy areas are oversaturated with pediatricians and family doctors. Other parts ...
Dec 20, 2010 |
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Having oral sex increases likelihood of intercourse among teens
Half of teens who have oral sex during the ninth grade will have intercourse by the end of the 11th grade, and most sexually active teenagers will begin engaging in oral sex and sexual intercourse within the same six-month ...
Nov 01, 2010 |
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Few nurse practitioners, physician assistants pursue careers in pediatric health
Pediatric health care work force planning efforts are increasingly incorporating the roles of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, especially in plans to alleviate the perceived shortage of pediatric subspecialists.
Oct 18, 2010 |
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Researchers analyze impact of chemical BPA in dental sealants used in children
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that bisphenol A (BPA) released from some plastic resins used in pediatric dentistry is detectable in the saliva after placement in children's mouths. BPA is a widely ...
Sep 10, 2010 |
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The cost of over-triage on our nation's health system
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified "secondary over-triage" as a potential area of cost savings for our nation's health care. The phenomenon of over-triage occurs when ...
Sep 10, 2010 |
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Pediatric vaccine stockpile policies need to be revisited, researcher says
Vaccine manufacturers and public health decision-makers need to collaborate in a more efficient and effective manner not only to reduce the likelihood of supply shortages for pediatric vaccines but also to ...
Sep 09, 2010 |
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Novel 'medical home' program for pediatric patients, families cuts ER visits in half
For parents of children with multiple medical problems, keeping up with countless doctor's appointments, ongoing tests and a variety of medications can be overwhelming, especially for those in challenging ...
Mar 16, 2010 |
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For low-income families with special needs kids, where you live matters (w/ Video)
In the United States, caring for a child with special health care needs usually means higher medical expenses for a family — particularly for low-income families, who spend a disproportionally large share of their income ...
Dec 04, 2009 |
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Physical education key to improving health in low-income adolescents
School-based physical education plays a key role in curbing obesity and improving fitness among adolescents from low-income communities, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco ...
Nov 05, 2009 |
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Lack of insurance may have figured in nearly 17,000 childhood deaths, study shows
Lack of health insurance might have led or contributed to nearly 17,000 deaths among hospitalized children in the United States in the span of less than two decades, according to research led by the Johns Hopkins Children's ...
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Parents fear errors during children's hospitalization
Nearly two-thirds of parents reported they felt the need to watch over their child's care to ensure that medical errors are not made during their hospital stay, according to a study led by Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S., assistant ...
Aug 03, 2009 |
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Research shows rates of severe childhood obesity have tripled
Rates of severe childhood obesity have tripled in the last 25 years, putting many children at risk for diabetes and heart disease, according to a report in Academic Pediatrics by an obesity expert at Brenner Children's Hospit ...
Jul 29, 2009 |
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