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Salt supplements vital for brain development of premature babies
Salt is critical to the brain development of premature babies, suggests research in the Fetal and Neonatal Edition. Language, memory, intelligence and coordination were all better in children, who had been born premature but whose diets had been supplemented with salt shortly after birth. view more (2002-03-04)
Sleeping in school
Up to 10% of children starting school suffer from sleep disturbances and these may lead to poor performance or behavioral difficulties. view more (2008-12-04)
Successful foster care placements
The researchers studied 127 foster placements involving children and young people aged from birth to 20 years, many of whom had been exposed to dysfunctional parenting. They found that those in care from an early age (up to six years old) were far more likely to experience successful placements. Those placed in care after seven years old, were far... view more... (1999-08-23)
Children's sleep problems can lead to school problems
It is obvious that young children who have difficulties sleeping are likely to have problems in school. A new study shows that African-American children and children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds fare worse than their counterparts when their sleep is disrupted. view more (2007-02-07)
Study suggests too much screen time and not enough physical activity may lead to childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is a growing concern for pediatricians and caregivers. In response to this problem, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created guidelines for children regarding physical activity and screen time, which includes both watching television and playing video games. view more (2008-04-16)
Well before their teens, girls roughly half as physically active as boys
Well before they reach their teens, girls are almost half as physically active as boys, when it comes to regular vigorous exercise, shows research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The difference in physical activity between the sexes when they reach their teens has become relatively well known over recent years, but now this research... view more... (2001-07-24)
New scoring system for bruise patterns could help identify child abuse
A new scoring system for bruise patterns could help identify child abuse, shows research in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Doctors often find this issue difficult to resolve, because there is little solid evidence on which to draw. Nevertheless, they are frequently asked to give their opinions as to whether abuse has taken place in child... view more... (2002-04-19)
Turn off TV to teach toddlers new words
Toddlers learn their first words better from people than from Teletubbies, according to new research at Wake Forest University. view more (2007-06-28)
Breastfeeding Associated With Lower Risk Of Childhood Obesity (p 2003)
Authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET conclude that breastfed infants could have a 30% reduced risk of childhood obesity compared with children who were given formula milk in infancy. Breastfeeding has been proposed for protection against obesity later in life, but the evidence is inconclusive. John Reilly and colleagues... view more... (2002-06-05)
Stunting In Infancy Linked To Childhood Cognitive Impairment (pp 542, 564)
Malnutrition in infancy and possibly intestinal disease due to giardia infection could be associated with poor cognitive function in children at 9 years of age, suggest results of a study of Peruvian children in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Chronic malnutrition during infancy, marked by stunted growth, has been associated with poor cognitive... view more... (2002-02-13)
Unlicensed and off-label prescribing in children must improve
Many drugs prescribed to children in general practice are either not licensed for use in children ("unlicensed") or are prescribed outside the terms of the product licence ("off-label"). Three studies in this week's BMJ show that unlicensed and off-label prescription of drugs to children is common and carries a high risk of... view more... (2002-05-28)
Children who are depressed, anxious or aggressive in first grade risk being victimized later on
Children entering first grade with signs of depression and anxiety or excessive aggression are at risk of being chronically victimized by their classmates by third grade. view more (2009-05-15)
John Bully? Bullying in UK and German
Primary school children in the UK are three times more likely to be bullied than primary school children in Germany, according to a paper presented today, Monday 20 December at The British Psychological Society's London Conference, held at the Institute of Education, by Professor Dieter Wolke and Sarah Woods of the University of Hertfordshire. view more (1999-12-16)
Early promise for steroid-free liver transplantation in children (p 2068)
Results of a preliminary study into paediatric liver transplantation in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that successful transplantation could take place without the need for steroid treatment-with potential health benefits for transplant recipients. Steroids have been central to immunosuppressive therapy since the early days of... view more... (2003-12-17)
Premature babies at risk for later social problems
Children who are born prematurely with very low birthweight are more likely to have problems with their social behaviour as toddlers, particularly in showing their positive feelings. These findings are presented today, Friday 9 April, by Dr. Elizabeth Hoy, Dr. Steven Lyttle and Dr. David Wilson of Queen's University Belfast, at The British... view more... (1999-03-26)
Community-based campaigns increase helmet use by child cyclists
Community based campaigns that also involve free or subsidised helmets are the best way of increasing use of cycle helmets by children. view more (2005-04-15)
Numbers, sequences pose problems for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome children
Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have particular difficulty understanding numbers and sequences, a University of Alberta study shows. view more (2006-12-21)
Kids of depressed moms more prone to behavioral problems and injury
Young children whose mothers are depressed are more prone to behavioural problems and injury, suggests US research published in Injury Prevention. view more (2007-12-04)
General anesthesia for hernia surgery in children and risk of later developmental problems
Children under the age of three who had hernia surgery showed almost twice the risk of behavioral or developmental problems later compared to children who had not undergone the surgery, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons. view more (2008-11-10)
26 percent of sleepless children become overweight
Between the ages of six months and six years old, close to 90 percent of children have at least one sleep-related problem. Among the most common issues are night terrors, teeth-grinding and bed-wetting. view more (2008-11-19)
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