Pediatrics Week back issues from October 2008:
New research on environmental epidemiology from Environmental Protection Agency summarized.(Report)
Oct 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "In this study, we investigated the 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) herbicide exposures of 135 preschool-aged children and their adult caregivers at 135 homes in North Carolina (NC) and Ohio (OH). Participants were randomly ...
Studies from Vanderbilt University reveal new findings on robotics.(Report)
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Investigation into robot-assisted intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has gained momentum in recent years. Therapists involved in interventions must overcome the communication impairments generally exhibited by children with ASD by adeptly inferring the affective ...
Studies from P. Farrant and co-researchers in the area of pediatric dermatology published.
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Chronic bullous disease of childhood is the commonest acquired blistering disorder of children. Erythromycin has been reported to be beneficial for this condition," researchers in Brighton, the United Kingdom report. "A three question survey was e-mailed to all members of the ...
Scientists at Harvard University publish research in science and technology.
Oct 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "To learn the extent of human exposure to polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) in a remote fishing population, we measured, in Faroese children and pregnant women, the serum concentrations of nine PFCs, including perfluorooctane sulfonate ...
Study results from University of British Columbia update understanding of pediatric immunology.(Clinical report)
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Environmental exposures during early life have been suggested to have the greatest impact on childhood asthma. Our aim was to evaluate the risk factors associated with asthma at age 7 yr in a high-risk cohort that participated in a randomized controlled study on the primary prevention of ...
Scientists at University Children's Hospital report research in pediatrics.
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Microdeletion 22q11.2 is associated with a variety of findings, and the most common are cardiac defects," scientists in Serbia report. "It is very frequently associated with interrupted aortic arch (IAA) type B and very rarely with type A and type C. Here we report the first ...
Recent studies by S. Reddy and co-authors add new data to pediatric pulmonology findings.
Oct 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Chandigarh, India, "A 20-day-old female child presented with mild respiratory distress since first week of life." "On examination there was an ejection systolic murmur at left sternal border Chest X-ray revealed well-defined mass in the left ...
New pediatric surgery study results reported from T. Chen et al.
Oct 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "Multiple foregut atresias are exceedingly rare. We present a unique case of combined pyloric and duodenal atresia in a premature neonate." "The anomaly appeared to evolve into a closed loop foregut obstruction in the ...
Participating in religion may make adolescents from certain races more depressed.(Report)
Oct 04, 2008 ... One of the few studies to look at the effects of religious participation on the mental health of minorities suggests that for some of them, religion may actually be contributing to adolescent depression. Previous research has shown that teens who are active in religious services ...
No helicopter moms among Rutgers mutant mice.
Oct 04, 2008 ... First, he discovered a gene that controls innate fear in animals. Now Rutgers geneticist Gleb Shumyatsky has shown that the same gene promotes "helicopter mom" behavior in mice. The gene, known as stathmin or oncoprotein 18, motivates female animals to protect newborn pups and interact ...
Gene is likely cause of stroke-inducing vascular malformations.
Oct 04, 2008 ... UCSF scientists have discovered that a gene controlling whether blood vessels differentiate into arteries or veins during embryonic development is linked to a vascular disorder in the brain that causes stroke. The UCSF studies were done in mice, and the new findings are the ...
Collaboration helps police address job stress.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC u (September 17, 2008) Mangled bodies, gunfire, high-speed chases and injured children are just a few events witnessed by police officers and soldiers serving in dangerous hot spots around the world. These traumas take a high toll ...
Protective pathway in stressed cells not so helpful when it comes to prions.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that an important cellular quality control mechanism may actually be toxic to some brain cells during prion infection. The research, published by Cell Press in the September 16th issue of the journal Developmental Cell, ...
Erectile dysfunction related to sleep apnea may persist, but is treatable.(Report)
Oct 04, 2008 ... For sufferers of sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction (ED) is often part of the package. New research indicates that ED in cases of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) may be linked to the chronic intermittent hypoxiauoxygen deprivationu (CIH) that patients with OSAS experience during ...
New leukemia signal could point way to better treatment, Stanford researchers find.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Cancer researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered a promising new chemotherapy target for a deadly form of leukemia. Their discovery hinges on a novel "double agent" role for a molecular signal that regulates cell growth. The rogue signal, glycogen ...
International Institute to Honor Mike Lowell.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The International Institute, an 84 year-old non-profit organization that helps immigrants and refugees successfully integrate into New England, will honor Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell at its annual Golden Door Award fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 26, at Fenway Park. The public is ...
New Book Opens an Unprecedented Window on the Vietnam War.
Oct 04, 2008 ... When American troops in Vietnam answered the call to correspond with a young reporter four decades ago, they could not have envisioned the enduring relevancy of their war letters or the legacy their words, photographs and memorabilia would leave to succeeding generations. A new ...
U.S. Surrogacy Firm to Provide Private Consultations in the UK for Prospective Parents.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Growing Generations, the largest U.S. based surrogacy agency, is coming to London, England in October to perform private consultations with prospective clients. The agency has successfully worked with 15 UK-based families who now have children, and an additional 12 who are going through ...
Hy-Vee Sponsors Arbor Day Foundation Tree Giveaway.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Hy-Vee is helping local communities go green by giving away 200,000 trees ready for planting. The company is donating the trees to schools and organizations in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. A number of community groups and more than 500 schools throughout Hy-Vee's ...
Olympia Group to Invest in Proposed Oxford County Resort Casino.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The Olympia Group announced that it has acquired control of Evergreen Mountain Enterprises LLC. Pending referenda approval in November on Question 2, the group plans to develop a first-class resort casino in Oxford County, Maine. The four-season resort casino is anticipated to generate ...
Florida Colleges Consider Legal Alcohol for "Under 21".
Oct 04, 2008 ... If you are a parent planning to send your child to a Florida college or university, you should know that two of those approximately 80 colleges, universities and trade schools appear to believe that even their freshmen ... those 18 years of age, only one short summer vacation beyond high ...
Findings from M. Hufnagel and co-authors broaden understanding of pediatrics.
Oct 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Freiburg, Germany, " Over the last 20 years, a number of medical innovations with impact on the incidence of bacterial and fungal bloodstream infections (BSIs) in children have been developed and implemented. Although appropriate empirical antimicrobial ...
Ciao.com Searches for World's Biggest Electronophiles.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Does your significant other wake up to find you Twittering in the middle of the night from your iPhone? Have you been caught playing your DS at the family dinner table? Have you drained your children's college fund to pimp out the family room entertainment center? If you answered yes to ...
Studies from T. Singhal et al provide new data on pediatrics.
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Justification: There is a need to formulate recommendations regarding use of new vaccines which have become recently available/ will soon be available and to review/revise recommendations about existing vaccines in light of recent information. Process: Following an IAPCOI meeting in March ...
Michael Horn Will Offer Keynote Address at NACOL's Virtual School Symposium.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is pleased to announce that author Michael Horn will be the Virtual School Symposium keynote speaker on Tuesday, October 28 at 8:00 a.m. in Phoenix, AZ. His address is titled, Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the ...
National Autism Association's 'FOUND' Provides Funds to Union County Sheriff's Office for Project Lifesaver Equipment.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The National Autism Association announced that Union County, Pennsylvania, is one of the first recipients of Project Lifesaver funding through the organization's FOUND Program. FOUND was developed to counter the rise in wandering-related deaths among children with autism. ...
Schnell Joins Thetford Corporation as Account Manager.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Doug Schnell has been named Recreational Vehicle OEM Account Manager at Thetford Corporation, a leading supplier of sanitation and refrigeration products for the recreational vehicle, marine and heavy-duty truck industries. Schnell joins Thetford following more than 16 years of ...
Seven Soaper-Heroes Search for the Cleanest Hands in America's Classrooms.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The Scrub Club's seven Soaper-Heroes are challenging elementary teachers and students across the country to lather up and demonstrate their best handwashing habits. On Tuesday, September 16th, the search for the cleanest hands in America's classrooms will begin. Created by NSF ...
Indulge Your Senses in Pennsylvania This Fall.
Oct 04, 2008 ... From the sounds of nature and flavors of harvest desserts and wine to exclusive screenings of independent films and pumpkin-carving contests, fall in Pennsylvania is best when all five senses are engaged. "Pennsylvania offers a brilliant, lush landscape of color with a diverse ...
Assay Designs, Inc. and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation Announce Collaboration To Accelerate the Discovery of New Therapeutics for Spinal Muscular Atrophy SMA.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Assay Designs and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation (SMAF) are very pleased to announce a collaborative agreement for development of reagents and assays for SMN (Survival Motor Neuron) protein to expedite drug discovery and development efforts for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the ...
Study data from University of Cape Town update knowledge of pediatrics.
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Injuries as a result of assaults with sharp object in small children are rare and data on them are scarce. The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital is presently the only Children's Hospital in South Africa with a dedicated Level 1 trauma unit for children under the age of 13 years, ...
Leading Healthcare System Decreases MRSA Infection Rate by 53 Percent - Offers Protocol & Educational Materials Free of Charge to Other Organizations.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Novant Health, one of the top 10 integrated health systems in the country, dramatically increased hand-washing compliance from 49 to 99 percent and decreased MRSA infection rates by 53 percent from 2005 to mid-year 2008 by implementing a hard-hitting, system-wide campaign that changed the ...
International Arts Expo Brings Together Diverse Artists at DC Convention Center.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The Second Annual International Arts Expo will be held at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center from September 19 - September 21, 2008. A percentage of the event's proceeds will go to supporting Life Pieces to Masterpieces, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting and inspiring young black men ...
Magical Veggie Challenge to Right Musical Wrong.
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Beans, beans the musical fruit ..." For years, children have recited this memorable schoolyard chant. In fact, 3 out of 4 adults recognize the classic bean chant(1). But most people don't realize something is amiss in the lyrics. Beans are a vegetable, not a fruit! Spread the ...
Research data from F. Landolfo and colleagues update understanding of pediatric pulmonology.(Report)
Oct 04, 2008 ... In this recent article published in the journal Pediatric Pulmonology, scientists in London, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To investigate the effect of position on the strength of the Hering-Breuer reflex in prematurely born infants and determine whether any differences seen were ...
Walmart Adds ReliOn Diabetes Management Products to List of $9 Offerings to Further Customer Savings.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is once again driving unnecessary health care costs out of the system and passing the savings along to its customers through the pharmacy aisles. People with diabetes now have some new financial relief on their diabetes testing products as Walmart announced ...
VA Partial Birth Abortion Infanticide Act Constitutional, Should Be Upheld, Argues Americans United for Life Brief.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Americans United for Life (AUL) today filed an amicus brief arguing Virginia's Partial Birth Abortion Infanticide Act is constitutional and should be upheld. AUL Staff Counsel Mailee Smith stated, "Time and time again, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that states have a ...
New pediatric surgery study findings recently were reported by A. Bonnard and co-researchers.
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Surgical management of intussusception is required for cases where enema reduction fails. Some articles report an advantage of the laparoscopic over the open approach, but complications such as serosal tearing and frank perforation have been described," researchers in Paris, France ...
SmithAmundsen Announces the Addition of Kimberly Timmerwilke.
Oct 04, 2008 ... SmithAmundsen LLC is pleased to announce that Kimberly B. Timmerwilke has joined the firm's Rockford office as a partner in our Family Law Group. Ms. Timmerwilke concentrates her practice in family law matters, with a focus on counseling clients in domestic relations litigation, ...
Alpine Pictures, Inc. Signs Martin Short as the Jester and Jim Belushi as the Lion in Their Upcoming Animated Feature Film 'Dorothy of Oz'.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Martin Short and Jim Belushi have accepted roles in Alpine Pictures' upcoming animated production of "Dorothy of Oz". Mr. Short will voice the role of the Jester and Mr. Belushi the role of the Lion. "Dorothy of Oz" is the first in a slated series of animated feature films by ...
TV Land Celebrates Family Day With Back-to-Back Episodes of 'The Andy Griffith Show' on September 22.
Oct 04, 2008 ... For the fourth consecutive year, TV Land joins The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA*) at Columbia University in celebrating Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children(TM) on Monday, September 22nd. This year, TV Land will continue the network tradition of ...
'Staples Dream Park Challenge with the Bears' Returns to Give Chicagoland Parks a Chance to Win $25,000.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced it has teamed up again with the Chicago Bears to launch the second Staples Dream Park Challenge, an initiative that makes it easy for Chicagoland residents to win improvement money for their local parks. Starting today, 15 parks will compete for the ...
R.J. Brunelli Announces Five New Tenant Representation Assignments in New Jersey Markets.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Retail leasing specialists R.J. Brunelli & Co., Inc. announced five new tenant representation assignments for the New Jersey market, including one chain seeking its first locations in the Garden State. The Old Bridge-based firm was recently appointed preferred broker for Arby's ...
Researchers at Hacettepe University, Medical Department target pediatric surgery.
Oct 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Ankara, Turkey, "A 10-year-old girl presented with an acute abdomen because of spontaneous rupture of a liver hydatid cyst (HC) and associated pelvic cystic mass. The pelvic cyst was found to be ail intact germinative membrane of the ruptured HC of the liver at ...
National Survey Reveals Impact of ADHD in Adults.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) say that having ADHD significantly impacts their ability to focus at work, as well as their responsibilities at home and their relationships. These findings were according to a national survey including more than 1,000 ...
More Older Americans Seeking Online Resources to Plan for Their Future.(Website overview)
Oct 04, 2008 ... Older Americans and their adult children now have a new online resource available when considering senior living options. Coinciding with National Assisted Living Week (September 7-13), Atria Senior Living Group, a leading provider of assisted living, has launched a new website to provide ...
GolfClubsAway.com - Online Golf Club Rental Service Delivers Top-of-the-Line Golf Clubs to Hotel or Course of Your Choice.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The dread of maneuvering through crowds and airport security with a golf bag, the hassle of retrieving clubs from separate baggage claim areas and the fear they may be damaged by overzealous baggage handlers have all been legitimate worries ... until now. Whether you're traveling to ...
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and Glencoe California Treasures Authors to Take the Lead at Reading Conference.(Conference news)
Oct 04, 2008 ... Top reading and literature authors from Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, leading publishers of print and digital educational materials, will present a variety of thought-provoking topics at the California Reading Association's (CRA) annual conference October 16-18. ...
Research from Hospital for Sick Children yields new findings on pediatric pulmonology.(Report)
Oct 04, 2008 ... "The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between socioeconomic factors and asthma control in children, as defined by the Canadian Pediatric Asthma Consensus Guidelines. Cross-sectional data from a completed study of 879 asthmatic children between the ages of 1 and 18 ...
Playtex Infant Care to Launch New VentAire Advanced Bottle This Fall with 100% BPA-Free Material.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Today Playtex Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Energizer Holdings, Inc. and the maker of Playtex Infant Care products announced it is launching the clinically superior VentAire(R) Advanced bottle, in a bisphenol-A (BPA)-free material, which will begin shipping in October. The new ...
Brad Pitt Opposes Prop. 8; Donates $100k: No on Prop. 8.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Brad Pitt today donated $100,000 to fight California's Proposition 8, which would eliminate same sex couples' right to marry. Prop. 8 threatens to take away important benefits like health insurance, eliminate protections for children, and complicate decision-making related to ...
NASCAR Champion Jeff Gordon Urges Congress to Continue Support of Life-Saving National Marrow Donor Program.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Although the "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup" is already underway, four-time champion Jeff Gordon stepped away from his on-track duties earlier today to visit Capitol Hill. Gordon met with key lawmakers, including the House of Representatives North Carolina delegation, to urge their ...
Endless Summer Festival Features National Entertainment by the New Rascals.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Instead of welcoming fall with open arms, the sandy shores of North Myrtle Beach insist on celebrating never-ending warmth with the Endless Summer Festival! Join us Saturday, October 25th on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for a live performance by The New ...
Bestselling Author of Artemis Fowl Series, Eoin Colfer, Tapped To Write the Sixth Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Ellen Archer, President and Publisher, announces that Hyperion will publish the next book in the beloved and world-famous Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl children series, will continue the legacy of Hitchhiker's, originally ...
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears Make Guinness World Records History in New Book.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The spotlight is on Hollywood this year as Guinness World Records reveals some record-breaking news about some of the biggest players in "Tinseltown" with the latest installment of its bestselling book -- Guinness World Records 2009 Edition. Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears ...
IOGEAR's Latest Desktop Solutions Ease Computing Pain Points for Students and Road Warriors.
Oct 04, 2008 ... IOGEAR today introduced new products to outfit any computer for on-the-go users and students returning to school this fall: its Bluetooth Tilt Wheel Laser Mouse and Spill-Resistant Desktop. For the traveling professional, IOGEAR's Bluetooth Tilt Wheel Laser Mouse is a ...
Western Union Foundation Donates $25,000 to CARE.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The Western Union Foundation announced a donation of US$25,000 to CARE to assist disaster relief efforts here in the aftermath of several storms that have recently affected the country. CARE's priority is to provide safe water to residents in Haiti and take emergency food ...
More Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Seventy one percent of American employees are living paycheck to paycheck, according to results released from the 2008 "Getting Paid In America" survey. The online survey by the American Payroll Association asked respondents how difficult it would be to meet their current ...
MEGA Brands' Smart Builders Piano Selected as one of Dr. Toy's Top 10 Toys of 2008.
Oct 04, 2008 ... MEGA Brands is pleased to announce that Smart Builders Piano, the first electronic piano that combines musical wonder and building fun from Mega Bloks, has been honored as one of Dr. Toy's Top 10A Toys of 2008 for exceptional design, innovation, learning attributes and play experience. ...
New pediatric dermatology study findings have been reported by V.C. Diba and co-researchers.
Oct 04, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal Pediatric Dermatology, "We report a 9-year-old boy with a gradual onset of multilobulated cysts on his nose and cheeks and histology in keeping with milia." "His presentation was compatible with a diagnosis of multiple ...
Studies in the area of pediatric pulmonology reported from I. Venizelos and co-researchers.
Oct 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Thessaloniki, Greece, "Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are relatively rare entities of a distinct histologic appearance and benign clinical course." "Although these lesions have been described in virtually every anatomic location, there are ...
Travel Advantage Network Partners With GRAND Magazine.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Travel Advantage Network (TAN), one of the hottest and fastest-growing vacation programs in the travel industry, has partnered with GRAND Magazine, the nation's first magazine dedicated to grandparents. "GRAND Magazine is a natural fit for our company," says Brad Callahan, TAN ...
Commonwealth Kicks Off ReadyPA Campaign During National Preparedness Month, Gov. Rendell Says.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The commonwealth today kicked off a new statewide public outreach campaign to encourage Pennsylvanians to: be informed, be prepared and be involved -- before a disaster strikes. Governor Edward G. Rendell said ReadyPA (www.readypa.org) will be a valuable resource for all residents. ...
John Q. Hammons' Embassy Suites Murfreesboro - Hotel & Conference Center Opens Ahead of Schedule.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The new Embassy Suites(R) Murfreesboro - Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee at 1200 Conference Center Boulevard is open to the public. One of the largest facilities of its kind in the area, the 10-story, 283-suite hotel and conference center offers 80,000 gross square feet of flexible ...
PennDOT Calls for Aspiring, Young Artists to Flex Their Creative Muscle.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Young artists across the state are invited to express their creativity through PennDOT's aviation art contest. "A Day at the Airport" is the theme for this year's contest, sponsored by the Bureau of Aviation. "We want students to recognize how important aviation is to ...