 Researchers from Tanta University, in Egypt report improved asthma control.
Is this a breakthrough study? Continue reading Omega-3, vitamin C, and zinc in asthmatic children
Category Archives: Children
Vitamin D, muscle function, and adolescent girls
 The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between vitamin D blood levels [25(OH)D] and parathyroid hormone (PTH) vs muscle power and force in girls attending secondary schools. Continue reading Vitamin D, muscle function, and adolescent girls
Internet-based obesity prevention program
 Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, Texas studied whether an Internet-based program could help young girls at risk for obesity eat more fruit, juice, veggies, and water. Continue reading Internet-based obesity prevention program
Benefits of exercise in overweight children
 Exercise has a positive effect on depression and improves self-esteem, according to researchers at the Medical College of Georgia. Continue reading Benefits of exercise in overweight children
Spirituality/religion and kidney dialysis
 Dr. Barry Nierenberg at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida studies the relationship between faith and health.
His findings were presented during the American Psychological Association’s Division of Rehabilitation Psychology national conference. Continue reading Spirituality/religion and kidney dialysis
Using probiotics to protect kids from infection
 Researchers from Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital in Hualien, Taiwan report that long-term administration of Lactobacillus rhamnosus T cell-1 decreased the incidence of bacterial infection in children.
Well, maybe it did… but maybe it didn’t. Continue reading Using probiotics to protect kids from infection
Soy and the risk of peanut allergy
Peanut allergy is associated with a severe food-related allergic reaction. It tends to present early in life, usually does not resolve; and trace quantities can induce an allergic reaction in highly sensitized people.
This study by researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia looked at the relationship between soy consumption and peanut sensitization in children. Continue reading Soy and the risk of peanut allergy
Using zinc to treat diarrhea
Giving zinc tablets reduces the duration and severity of diarrhea in children, according to researchers from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Continue reading Using zinc to treat diarrhea
Reducing the energy density of childrens’ diets
 Researchers from The Pennsylvania State University at University Park studied the effect of reducing the energy density (ED) of multiple meals on the dietary choices of preschool-age children. Continue reading Reducing the energy density of childrens’ diets
Rice as an allergen in children
Researchers at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Australia report the emerging importance of rice — a food commonly thought to be “hypoallergenic” — as a significant trigger of food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). Continue reading Rice as an allergen in children
The safety of spinal manipulation in children
Researchers from the University of Alberta in Edmonton and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto identified 13 articles from more than 14,000 in an initial literature search.
Here are the results. Continue reading The safety of spinal manipulation in children
Biofeedback in children with voiding disorders
Urinary incontinence can lead to lower self-esteem and even kidney damage.
Researchers from Hopital Jeanne de Flandre in Lille, France evaluated the effect of a biofeedback-training program in children with a long history of voiding disorders. Continue reading Biofeedback in children with voiding disorders
Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
 Researchers from Saarland University in Homburg, Germany report it “seems to be effective.” Continue reading Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
This Cochrane review concludes, they’re “not an effective treatment for eczema.” Continue reading Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
Childhood apraxia of speech
 Apraxia is a disorder of the nervous system where there’s an inability to carry out learned purposeful movements such as speech, despite having the desire and physical ability.
Surprisingly, a lack of high quality studies makes it impossible to know which treatments are most effective in children or adolescents, according to this Cochrane review. Continue reading Childhood apraxia of speech
Active music engagement in kids with cancer
 Music therapy can be active or passive. In the active form, the therapist and patient are actively involved in playing music using instruments and voice. Passive music therapy is conducted with the patient at rest.
In this study, active music engagement was designed to counter the stress that confronts children with cancer while in the hospital. Continue reading Active music engagement in kids with cancer
The effects of smoking pot by pregnant mums on their offspring.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania report negative effects on school-age children’s intellectual development. Continue reading The effects of smoking pot by pregnant mums on their offspring.
New recommendations for vitamin D in pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics has doubled the recommended daily vitamin D intake from 200 IU to 400 IU for infants, children, and adolescents. Continue reading New recommendations for vitamin D in pediatrics
Lack of support for acupuncture in epilepsy
 That’s the conclusion by reviewers from the University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital in China in this Cochrane review. Continue reading Lack of support for acupuncture in epilepsy
Probiotic studies presented at ACG
 NewsWise reports the results of 3 studies presented during the American College of Gastroenterology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.
Highlights of the reports on probiotics used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) follow. Continue reading Probiotic studies presented at ACG