Neuroscience. 2015 Oct 29;307:273-80. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.08.040. Epub 2015 Aug 24. Morris SL Abstract BACKGROUND: People with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) also have poorer fundamental motor skills. The development of postural control underlies both social and motor skills. All three elements are facilitated by the active use of visual information. This study compares how adults with […]
Explore (NY). 2015 Aug 20. pii: S1550-8307(15)00149-4. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2015.08.005. [Epub ahead of print] Alcantara J, Alcantara JD, Alcantara J. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Chiropractors have long advocated on the benefits of breastfeeding and given the realized and potential role of chiropractors in the care of infants with breastfeeding difficulties, we performed this review of the literature on […]
From: Autism Spectrum Disorders – From Genes to Environment Chapter 6 1. Introduction The objective of this chapter is to evaluate the research pertinent to the use of dietary interventions to treat autism. A brief description, rationale, any evidence of efficacy and validity of methodology employed for most frequently used inventions in autism follows. Full […]
July 23, 2015 Written by Sarah L Chamlin MD and Lisa Y Shen MD 41st Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Boston, MA; July 9-12, 2015 Speaker: John Lee (Boston Children’s Hospital) Clinical Director of the Food Allergy Program There has been a longstanding association between atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergies. This […]
Findings may offer another reason to judiciously prescribe antibiotics to children Date: July 20, 2015 Source: Rutgers University Taking antibiotics may increase the risk that a child will develop juvenile arthritis, according to a study from Rutgers University, University of Pennsylvania and Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children published today in Pediatrics. Researchers found that […]
Is back pain during childhood or adolescence associated with muscle strength, muscle endurance or aerobic capacity: three systematic literature reviews with one meta-analysis Arnaud Lardon Abstract Background Back pain is a common condition during childhood and adolescence. The causes of back pain are largely unknown but it seems plausible that some physical factors such as […]
06.29.2015 AAP: Docs Have Role in Preventing Childhood Obesity by Jeff Minerd Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Pediatricians should advise families to replace the cookie jar with a fruit bowl and trade in soda for tap water or low-fat milk, according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for preventing childhood obesity. The […]
Diana Swift May 18, 2015 By offering parents positive advice on ways to reduce children’s respiratory symptoms and explaining the reasons why antibiotics are not indicated, clinicians reduced inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, a new study suggests. At the same time, this two-sided approach improved parents’ experience and provider care ratings. Rita Magione-Smith, MD, MPH, a professor of pediatrics […]
May 13, 2015 Source: University of Minnesota, Academic Health Center A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota has found a three-way link among antibiotic use in infants, changes in the gut bacteria, and disease later in life. The imbalances in gut microbes, called dysbiosis, have been tied to infectious diseases, allergies […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. The future health of our children and grandchildren may in fact depend on how well educated we become as it relates to the prevention and treatment of disease. If we want to do the best for our children and grandchildren we MUST take a proactive role in their health. As you […]
May 05, 2015 Pediatric Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Children under 18 years old with warts (N = 214) and their families were contacted via telephone survey regarding wart management and resolution. The majority of children received some kind of therapy, but treatment was not associated with changes in time to resolution. However, children with a medical […]
April 27, 2015 JAMA : The Journal of the American Medical Association TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this large retrospective longitudinal cohort study assessed the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) associated with intrauterine exposure to type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes mellitus. The risk of ASD in offspring was not significantly elevated with preexisting […]
by Parker Brown Staff Writer, MedPage Today Children who watch at least an hour of television a day are more likely to be overweight or obese than those who watch less than an hour a day — but children are watching more than 3 hours a day on average, according to a new study presented […]
April 23, 2015 / Author: Morgan Jones / Reviewed by: Robert Carlson, M.D (dailyRx News) As concern about obesity and health grows, many adults are becoming more informed about nutrition. Children, however, might not be exposed to the healthiest of food products. A new study found that around half of the products approved by the […]
Expert Opinion / Interview · April 21, 2015 Interview with Terisa P Gabrielsen PhD, NCSP Interview by Tony Nimeh MD Terisa P. Gabrielsen, PhD, Assistant Professor of School Psychology at Brigham Young University, specializes in autism spectrum disorder. She talked to Dr. Tony Nimeh of PracticeUpdate Primary Care about the benefits of early diagnosis and […]
Expert Opinion / Interview · April 14, 2015 Identifying Early Signs of Autism—Part 2 Interview with Terisa P Gabrielsen PhD, NCSP Interview by Tony Nimeh MD Terisa P. Gabrielsen, PhD, Assistant Professor of School Psychology at Brigham Young University, specializes in autism spectrum disorder. She talked to Dr. Tony Nimeh of PracticeUpdate Primary Care about […]
Expert Opinion / Interview · April 08, 2015 Identifying Early Signs of Autism—Part 1 Interview with Terisa P Gabrielsen PhD, NCSP Interview by Tony Nimeh MD Terisa P. Gabrielsen, PhD, Assistant Professor of School Psychology at Brigham Young University, specializes in autism spectrum disorder. She talked to Dr. Tony Nimeh of PracticeUpdate Primary Care about […]
For Immediate Release: April 1, 2015 AICR Contact: communications@aicr.org WASHINGTON, DC — Girls who are overweight as young children and teens may face increased risk for colorectal cancer decades later, regardless of what they weigh as adults, suggests a new study published inCancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. The study is partially funded by the American […]
03.25.2015 by Molly Walker Contributing Writer Action Points Note that this observational study demonstrated an association between autism spectrum disorder and maternally reported gastrointestinal symptoms. Be aware that the study’s reliance on maternal report could significantly bias the results. Children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were more likely to have maternally reported […]