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Science News for November 6, 1999


Only small link found between hours in child care and mother-child interaction

A study published by the NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found a modest link between infant and toddler care hours and maternal sensitivity. The quality of child care was also linked to maternal sensitivity, with better care associated with higher levels of maternal sensitivity.

SourceNIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development·JournalDevelopmental Psychology·DateNov 6, 1999

Impact of race on hepatitis treatment, transmission of hepatitis from mother to infant, and missed diagnoses of liver disease described at meeting

Researchers found that African-American patients with chronic hepatitis C infection have a lower sustained response to antiviral therapy compared to Caucasians. Additionally, anti-HCV testing in infants may not be reliable until they are two years old, and the deletion of ALT testing has removed an important screening tool for liver di...

SourceK-M Communications·DateNov 6, 1999

Gene variant increases heart disease risk, even when cholesterol is normal

A new study reveals that a specific gene variant, apoE-4, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, even in individuals with normal cholesterol levels. The research, conducted on 731 healthy adults, found that those carrying the apoE-4 gene had a higher incidence of coronary events compared to non-carriers.

SourceAmerican Heart Association·DateNov 6, 1999
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Elderly patients benefit from aggressive heart treatment

A Duke University Medical Center study found that elderly patients aged 75 and older who received angioplasty or bypass surgery lived significantly longer than those treated conservatively with medicines only. The study suggests that aggressive therapies may be beneficial for the very elderly, challenging traditional treatment guidelines.

SourceDuke University Medical Center·DateNov 6, 1999

Pets can tame high blood pressure

A study found that people with pets experienced half the increase in blood pressure under stress compared to those without pets. The researchers used medication to control high blood pressure and tested the effects of pets on stress reactivity.

SourceAmerican Heart Association·DateNov 6, 1999

Research: Day care affects mother-child interactions

New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that mothers and children in longer childcare hours were less attuned to each other. However, the study also revealed that better quality care had a positive effect on mother-child relationships.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·JournalDevelopmental Psychology·DateNov 6, 1999

Study finds that child care does impact mother-child interaction

A new study published in Developmental Psychology found that children who spend more time in nonmaternal care have somewhat less positive interactions with their mothers. The study also showed that higher-quality child care is associated with increased maternal sensitivity and a stronger mother-child bond.

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalDevelopmental Psychology·DateNov 6, 1999
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