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Children and home computers: living up to parental aspirations?
Most parents regard supporting their children's education as a major motivator for buying a home computer. However most children are using them to play games. These are the findings of recent research, carried out by Lucinda Kerawalla and Dr Charles Crook, presented today, Thursday 28 June, at the International Conference on Communication, Problem... view more... (2001-06-25)
The cellular immunity damage caused by pneumonia is reversible
Cellular immunity amongst the elderly with non-hospital acquired pneumonia diminishes both quantitatively and qualitatively. Nevertheless, the cellular immunosupression detected in these patients is reversible and improves with time after release from hospital. 30% mortality In the past few decades there has been a significant and progressive... view more... (2003-10-28)
Children's perceptions of their parents' antisocial behavior may lead them to be antisocial
Children who grow up in antisocial families are more likely to be antisocial themselves. Much of the research into why this is so has focused on parents' behavior. view more (2007-02-07)
Low Cholesterol Linked To Increased Mortality In Elderly People (p 350)
Low cholesterol, a key health objective for reducing cardiovascular disease, could be associated with higher death-rates among elderly people, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. High blood cholesterol concentration is directly related to mortality for people under 65 years of age. However, previous clinical trials have... view more... (2001-08-01)
Impaired kidney function raises risk of heart problems in the elderly
A study published next week in the open access journal PLoS Medicine suggests that elderly people with damaged kidneys are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart failure and stroke, and other causes of mortality. view more (2009-01-21)
The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology looks at effects of smoking cessation drug, varenicline
Smoking is the world's leading cause of premature death. Smokers who quit are able to significantly reduce their risk of premature death and other health issues - almost completely if they quit by age thirty and by fifty percent if they quit after age fifty. view more (2006-11-01)
A different parenthood?
Becoming a parent changes most people's lives. To become a parent of a daughter with a sex chromosome deviation such as Turner syndrome entails further changes. These parents have to create their parenthood taking into consideration the new situation that parenting brings with it and the special needs of their daughter. This is the subject for a... view more... (2003-04-15)
Good relationship with parents may prevent teen drinking problems
Teenagers who have a strong relationship with their parents may start drinking at a later age -- which may, in turn, lessen their risk of developing alcohol problems, a new study suggests. view more (2009-04-24)
Parental physical discipline through childhood linked to behavior problems in teens
Two new studies explore how discipline changes during childhood and adolescence, and what family factors affect those changes. view more (2009-09-15)
Babies to fight war on waste
The type of nappies mothers use in the maternity ward may influence the type they continue to use for their baby, according to a new study by the University of Surrey, funded by SITA Environmental Trust. The Environmental Psychology Research Group at the University partnered the Maternity Unit at East Surrey Hospital and Cotton Bottoms Nappy... view more... (2003-12-01)
Analysis shows that vidaza prolongs survival in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
The Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Foundation announced today that a subanalysis of the AZA-001 phase III international clinical trial shows that treatment with VIDAZA (azacitidine) can extend overall survival and reduce the risk of death in elderly higher-risk MDS patients. view more (2008-12-11)
ELDERLY PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM CAROTID SURGERY (pp1142, 1154)
Surgery has long been contraindicated in elderly people, who are often thought of as too frail to survive the invasive procedures involved. Research published in this week’s issue of THE LANCET, however, indicates that surgery aimed at preventing stroke is actually more beneficial in older people than in younger individuals. Henry J M... view more... (2001-04-11)
Medicare drug benefit could do harm to poor, elderly, and disabled
A perspective article by Stephen Soumerai, professor in the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, suggests that the new Medicare Drug Benefit may be harmful to the health of the poor, elderly, and disabled, the so-called "dually eligible" beneficiaries enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. view more (2005-12-30)
U of I scientist does nutritional detective work in Botswana
Many Americans have a soft spot for Botswana, developed while reading the best-selling #1 Ladies Detective Agency series. But few have had a chance to do any sleuthing of their own in that African country. view more (2007-10-26)
Meningitis in infancy is associated with teen behavioural problems
Infants who contract meningitis grow into teenagers with worse behavioural problems than their peers, suggests a study in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. The research team carried out a survey of the parents and teachers of 739 English and Welsh 13 year olds who had contracted bacterial meningitis before their first birthday between 1985 and... view more... (2003-04-23)
Anti-psychotic drug use in the elderly increases despite drug safety warnings
Three regulatory warnings of serious adverse events slowed the growth of use of atypical antipsychotic drugs among elderly patients with dementia, but they did not reduce the overall prescription rate of these drugs. view more (2008-08-26)
Children with sleep disorders can impair parents' functioning
Parents of children with sleep problems are more likely to have sleep-related problems themselves, including more daytime sleepiness, according to a new study by researchers at the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center and Brown Medical School. view more (2007-03-01)
Elderly patients less likely to be transported to trauma centers than younger patients
Elderly trauma patients appear to be less likely than younger patients to be transported to a trauma center, possibly because of unconscious age bias among emergency medical services personnel. view more (2008-08-19)
How children are affected by passive smoking
Children of smokers have nicotine in their bodies, even if their parents smoke outdoors with the door closed. This is revealed in a study included in a doctoral dissertation by registered nurse and public health researcher AnnaKarin Johansson at Linköping University. Going outdoors to smoke with the doors and windows closed is nevertheless... view more... (2004-02-09)
Study Shows new drug helps elderly with insomnia
The drug eszopiclone, marketed as Lunesta, significantly improved sleep in elderly people with chronic insomnia, according to a report by W. Vaughn McCall, M.D., M.S., and six colleagues. view more (2006-07-25)
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