Pediatric Nutrition

Comparison of common interventions for the treatment of infantile colic: a systematic review of reviews and guidelines

Ellwood J, Draper-Rodi J, Carnes DComparison of common interventions for the treatment of infantile colic: a systematic review of reviews and guidelines BMJ Open 2020;10:e035405. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035405 February 25, 2020 Abstract Objective To conduct a systematic review of systematic reviews and national guidelines to assess the effectiveness of four treatment approaches (manual therapy, probiotics, proton pump […]

Integrative Medicine in Childhood Cancer – Full Text Article

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review ArticlesFree Access Elena J. Ladas Published Online:24 Sep 2018 Abstract The diagnosis of cancer in a child leaves parents and families devastated and vulnerable. In an effort to do everything possible, families often choose an integrative medicine approach to their child’s care. […]

The DASH Dietary Pattern Is Associated With Reduced Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents

May 17, 2016 The Journal of Pediatrics TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A cohort of 425 healthy study participants aged 6 to 18 years old was evaluated to examine the relationship between adherence to a DASH-style diet and incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS). There was a linear association seen, with a decreasing risk of developing MetS as adherence […]

How Foods Marketed to Kids Fell Short

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 […]