Archive for the ‘pediatrics’ Category
Monday, January 7th, 2008
Concerns regarding the link between childhood vaccinations and the development of autism have existed for some time. It has been suggested that the preservative Thimerosal, which contains mercury, that had been prevalent in vaccines prior to 2000 may be a causative factor. However, this relationship has never been proven, ...
Posted in Cognitive Dysfunction, Preventative Medicine, Psychiatry, Public Health, pediatrics | 66 Comments »
Monday, November 26th, 2007
A study recently out of Wesleyan University looked at the break down of weight control practises amongst teenagers of different ethnic backgrounds. These included dieting, vigourous exercise, purging, and using diet products. What was found was that there were racial differences among the sexes, although overall, more girls than boys practised these activities. ...
Posted in Eating Disorders, Obesity, Psychiatry, Race, pediatrics | 1 Comment »
Monday, November 19th, 2007
It has been well known that obesity in children is associated with a greater risk for developing asthma. However, a recent study published by researchers in Canada shows that inadequate milk consumption is also a risk factor. Girls who tend to drink more milk are more often less overweight so it ...
Posted in Asthma, Obesity, pediatrics | No Comments »
Saturday, November 10th, 2007
A recent review of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) published by authors from George Washington University, noted that there has been a decrease in prevalence in SIDS over the last two decades. In fact, risk reduction campaigns have reduced the incidence (new cases) by 50-90%. However, it remains the ...
Posted in Emergencies, Smoking, pediatrics | No Comments »