Infant rats eagerly accept high concentrations of alcohol upon first exposure
...lcohol; this is likely since more than half of the pediatricians in the country tell their patients that breastfeeding may be facilitated by consuming alcohol beforehand. It is also common in some parts of Latin America, for example, to place a cotton ball soaked with alcohol on the stomach of a fussy infant, whi...New survey reveals insights into unique relationship between mothers and pediatricians
...er time with many of today's moms looking to their pediatricians to act as "partners" and "counselors" in caring fo... their baby's pediatrician, with many interviewing pediatricians before selecting the one that's right for their family. Interestingly, nearly four-in-ten first-tim...Newer drugs more effective at curing strep throat than penicillin
...d the gold standard for treating strep throat, but pediatricians should realize that cephalosporins are more effective in killing the germs, says Janet Casey, M.D., the study's lead author and a University of Rochester Medical Center pediatrician. Cephalosporin drugs such as Cephalexin, Cefadroxil, and Cefprozil,...Microbes related to infant lung infections reduced using specialized ventilation system device
...eating, ventilation and cooling systems. The UB pediatricians undertook a study to determine if installing the device in the area's major neonatal intensive care unit would results in fewer infections in their tiny patients. To arrive at their answer, the physicians cultured the residue from tubes installed in ...Study finds doctors fail to bridge confidential communication gap with teens
...continuing medical education to ensure that future pediatricians feel confident treating adolescents." All 50 states legally entitle adolescents to consent for treatment for "medically emancipated conditions" that may include contraception; pregnancy; diagnosis and treatment of STDs, HIV, or reportable diseases; ...Teen alcohol and drug disorders more common than previously thought
...e among our nation's adolescents and believes that pediatricians can play an important role in screening and interv... 2.1 million who were heavy drinkers. We must get pediatricians actively involved in screening their patients and intervening. If we can deal with youth at early s...Of 101 neonates at a New Jersey hospital, 40 percent test positive for drugs of abuse
... status of these infants early, neonatologists and pediatricians can begin effective medical treatment without delay. As cocaine and heroin were the major abused drugs in the pregnant women, better educational efforts aimed at this population are necessary, the researchers say. The benefits accrue not only to the......FL. Featured speakers include top neonatologists, pediatricians and infant and child development experts from across the country. Among the topics will be: Early Visual Development: Effects of Preterm Birth and NICU Care Procedural Pain in Newborn Infants Lighting Quality and Quantity in the NICU NI...Scientists identify specific genes in the brain affected by fragile X syndrome
...ing birth to a child affected by the syndrome, and pediatricians and medical geneticists have been able to provide perinatal testing of babies to determine if they might be affected by fragile X syndrome. "Our current research illuminates what might be going on in a neuron that could lead to mental retardation ......alcohol can have on a developing fetus. Even some pediatricians and obstetricians are not very well informed about the effects of moderate levels of fetal alcohol exposure, although they may know about FAS. The bottom-line message is that, 'if you're pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, we don't know what ...Weight more closely linked to early puberty in preteen white girls than black girls
...aplowitz published a paper previously showing that pediatricians mistakes in distinguishing developing breast tissue from fatty tissue tended to cancel one another out and therefore would not affect study results. Forty percent of the girls had their breast tissue assessed to assure accuracy. Some research proje...UC Davis study finds breastfeeding may protect bones in teen-age mothers
...o breastfeed their babies, according to a study by pediatricians at UC Davis School of Medicine and Medical Center. The study, funded by the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, is being presented April 30 at the annual joint meeting of the 2001 Pediatric Academic Societies and American Academy of Pediatrics in Balti...Study: specialization affects recommendation of kidney failure treatment
...ferred option for children and adolescents. "Many pediatricians have reported a higher quality of life and better growth and school attendance for kids on peritoneal dialysis than on hemodialysis," Furth says. Many children with ESRD don't have the option of visiting a children's specialist, since pediatric ...NHLBI study shows reduced fat intake to lower cholesterol is safe and beneficial for children
...uded: "A combination of individual counseling from pediatricians and other primary care providers, along with community-based programs and public health campaigns may work together to promote cardiovascular health in children."...One in three physicians unlikely to get routine medical care
...less likely to have a regular health provider than pediatricians or psychiatrists, the survey found. And those that reported no regular source of care were less likely to get flu shots or recommended breast, colon and prostate cancer screenings over the next six years. Results of the study, published in the Nov. ...Tip Sheet: Papers At IADR Meeting
...with few or no cavities. Parents whosedentists or pediatricians prescribe fluoride tablets or drops for their small children should be aware that there is a risk of mild fluorosis to bebalanced against any benefit from the fluoride. And fluoride tablets or dropsshould never be taken by children who also drink fl...Vaccine Technology Takes Center Stage In Rochester
...s. "Most of these studies are onlypossible because pediatricians in town are so cooperative andsupportive. It's a tribute to this community," says Treanor. Among the current vaccine-related research at theUniversity: Creation and testing of a vaccine against humanpapillomavirus, the most common sexually tr......ving birth to a child affected by thesyndrome, and pediatricians and medical geneticists have been able to provideperinatal testing of babies to determine if they might be affected by fragile Xsyndrome. Moreover, these data helped explain the "Sherman paradox", named afterDr. Stephanie Sherman, associate professor...