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New York City death rate reaches historic low
The death rate in New York City reached an all-time low in 2006, the Health Department reported today, as the number of deaths fell to 55,391 -- down from 57,068 in 2005 and 60,218 in 2001. view more (2008-01-09)
Survival after heart attack improves in younger women
In recent years, women, particularly younger women, experienced larger improvements in hospital mortality after myocardial infarction (MI) than men, according to a study published in the Oct. 26, 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. view more (2009-10-26)
Bedsharing and bassinets: 2 new studies assess the risks
Bassinet use in 2006 was nearly double what it was in 1992, and even though more than 45% of infants between the ages of 0-2 months use them, little is known about bassinet safety. view more (2008-06-25)
Risk of birth complications varies between racial groups
Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality (death before, during or shortly after birth) than babies born to black or white women, concludes a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2007-03-02)
Pacifier use assists in reducing the incidence of SIDS
Pacifier use often attracts negative attention for potentially harming children's oral health. view more (2007-01-12)
Parents-and-babies to be filmed in co-sleeping study
The study sets out to examine the natural interaction between parents and babies asleep together, which some researchers have suggested could help to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or cot-death. The results could help to clarify advice to new parents. view more (1998-09-04)
Hydrolysed infant formula prevents childhood allergies in high risk children
Although breast-feeding is recommended to mothers as being the healthiest way to feed babies, it is not always possible. New evidence from a Cochrane review concludes that where exclusive breast-feeding is not possible for an infant, hydrolysed protein formulae in high-risk infants help prevent childhood allergies. Many young children who develop... view more... (2003-11-20)
Leading pediatricians group recommends infants sleep in cribs, not parents' beds
Revised American Academy of Pediatrics' guidelines on preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) recommend putting babies to sleep in their own cribs instead of in their parents' beds. view more (2005-10-10)
Is infant male circumcision an abuse of the rights of the child?
Circumcision is one of the commonest surgical procedures performed on males. Opponents argue that infant circumcision can cause both physical and psychological harm, while recent evidence shows that circumcision is medically beneficial. view more (2007-12-10)
Monitoring deaths in general practice would help maintain public trust
Harold Shipman's murderous career led to demands that steps be taken to prevent any recurrence, but devising an acceptable and workable method of monitoring death rates in individual general practices is not straightforward. In this week's BMJ, researchers discuss the key issues in designing such a monitoring system. Except for a few local... view more... (2003-01-29)
American Dietetic Association Releases Updated Position Paper Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding
The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on breastfeeding that details health benefits for both infants and mothers and encourages promotion of breastfeeding whenever possible. view more (2009-11-04)
PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL EXPOSURE TO POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS LINKED TO POOR INFANT COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (pp 1568, 1602)
A study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that both prenatal and postnatal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls-from maternal blood and breastmilk, respectively-can hinder early childhood cognitive development. The study also concludes that a stimulating home environment can counteract this adverse developmental effect. view more (2001-11-07)
New system developed to monitor deaths in general practice - System could be used to stop another repeat of the Shipman murders
Researchers from Imperial College London have developed a system using statistical control charts to help monitor mortality rates in general practice. Although the system, details of which are published online today in The Lancet, was developed as a practical response to monitoring issues raised by the Harold Shipman case, it can also be used to... view more... (2003-07-28)
Depression during pregnancy can double risk of preterm delivery
Depressed pregnant women have twice the risk of preterm delivery than pregnant women with no symptoms of depression, according to a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research. view more (2008-10-23)
New studies add insights to infant feeding and obesity issue
On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, a symposium at the American Society for Nutrition's annual meeting at Experimental Biology was held in which noted scientists discussed new infant feeding studies that used methodology such as randomized clinical trials (involving breastfeeding promotion) as well as sibling pairs analysis. view more (2008-04-10)
Both short and long sleep is associated with increased mortality
The first study to assess the stability of three aspects of sleep behavior in relation to long-term mortality finds an increased risk of mortality in short sleep, long sleep and frequent use of medications. view more (2007-10-01)
Cancer mortality rates experience steady decline
The number of cancer deaths has declined steadily in the last three decades. Although younger people have experienced the steepest declines, all age groups have shown some improvement. view more (2009-08-13)
Mild Undernutrition In Infancy Could Be Linked To Cardiovascular Health Benefits Later In Life (p1089)
Authors of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that current recommendations for early infant nutrition may need to be reviewed-if future research confirms preliminary findings suggesting a link between lower nutrient intake and slower growth of babies born prematurely with better cardiovascular health later in life. The... view more... (2003-03-26)
Study reveals high death toll after severe urinary complications in men over 45
As many as one in four men admitted to hospital with acute urinary retention will die within a year, finds a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-11-12)
Nearly one-third of US parents don't know what to expect of infants
Almost one-third of U.S. parents have a surprisingly low-level knowledge of typical infant development and unrealistic expectations for their child's physical, social and emotional growth, according research from the University of Rochester. view more (2008-05-05)
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