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Breast milk ingredient protects babies' intestinesScientists at Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that an ingredient in human breast milk protects and repairs the delicate intestines of newborn babies. 2 Jul 2009 11:04 Some parents misdiagnosing milk formula intoleranceSome parents may be unnecessarily switching infant milk formulas for their healthy infants. A study published in BioMed Central's open access Nutrition Journal, found that many parents misinterpret common baby behaviours as milk intolerance and needlessly switch formulas without consulting a health professional. 23 Jun 2009 14:18 Don't wait too long to have a babyWomen are being warned that they should consider starting a family before the age of 35 or they will risk missing out on motherhood. 22 Jun 2009 07:26 Red Nail's free campaign to save children
Simple measures could reduce child mortality from pneumoniaImplementing measures to improve nutrition, indoor air pollution, immunization coverage and the management of pneumonia cases could be cost-effective and significantly reduce child mortality from pneumonia, according to a study led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 2 Jun 2009 13:36 Low birth weight linked to psychosis-like symptomsLow birth weight babies are at greater risk of developing psychosis-like symptoms as they grow up, research suggests. The study, published in the June issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, shows a link between children's size at birth and their mental health at the age of 12. 1 Jun 2009 11:34 Obese women should not gain weight during pregnancyFor years, doctors and other health-care providers have managed pregnant patients according to guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG). 1 Jun 2009 11:30 Infant weight gain linked to childhood obesity
Music played to premature babies may help to reduce their pain and improve feeding habitsMusic played to premature babies may help to reduce their pain and encourage better oral feeding, suggests research published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. 28 May 2009 09:46 New easier way to identify kids' high blood pressurePaediatricians now have a new and simple way to diagnose a serious problem facing our nation's children - thanks to David Kaelber, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., MetroHealth System paediatrician, internist, and chief medical informatics officer and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researcher and faculty member. Nearly 75% of cases of hypertension and 90% of cases of prehypertension in children and adolescents go undiagnosed. 26 May 2009 10:25 Toddler's mysterious meningitis trumps cancer threatBrooklynn Spencer's mother Samantha knew something wasn't right. The 8-month-old had the flu recently, but it had been four weeks. She should have been better. The Elmira mother of four pushed for blood tests in early October 2007. A few hours later, there was a knock at the door. 22 May 2009 08:19 Good advice for a healthy pregnancyWomen can increase their chances for a healthy pregnancy by eating right, exercising, not smoking, and getting early medical care, says a podcast featuring a National Institutes of Health obstetrician who oversees research on pregnancy and birth. 21 May 2009 07:27 Vitamin E during pregnancy puts babies at risk of heart defectsNew research by scientists in the Netherlands has found that Vitamin E supplements taken during pregnancy can increase the risk of heart defects in babies. 20 Apr 2009 07:14 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Preemptive use of high-dose fluticasone for virus-induced wheezing in young children 28 Jan 2009 09:58 Oral prednisolone not superior to placebo for virus-induced wheezing in pre-school children 28 Jan 2009 09:55 Infection could be implicated in sudden unexpected infant death 8 Jun 2008 15:18 Very preterm births associated with poor childhood survival and low reproductive rates 27 Mar 2008 09:26 Causes of severe anaemia in children in Malawi 28 Feb 2008 09:06 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather   Other industry news
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According to the Walter Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre for Africa (WSPCCA,) at the Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, one out of every 100 children born in the world has a congenital heart defect. In Africa, 99% of these children die due to lack of treatment. Ironically, given financial resources, 95% of these babies could be saved. Creative agency Red Nail has come to the party by creating a pro bono, multi-media campaign to create a call to action for donations to the WSPCCA, enabling them to diagnose, treat and perform life saving interventions, it was announced on Monday, 15 June 2009. 
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