Nitric oxide monitoring does not help most children with asthma
The level of nitric oxide (NO) in an asthmatic's exhaled breath can portend worsening asthma symptoms, and may even signify an imminent attack linked to underlying airway inflammation. 8 Jan 2009 11:10
South Africa: Children of fire
A few months ago, Tapera Jani, a three-year-old Zimbabwean boy who lived with his parents on a farm outside Bulawayo, walked into a fire. The fire left severe burn injuries on his feet. 29 Dec 2008 08:58
Contaminated syrup kills Nigerian babies
Nigeria's food and drug agency says that 25 children aged between three months and four years have died after taking a contaminated teething syrup. 27 Nov 2008 08:01
Researchers identify Achilles heel of common childhood tumour
Researchers have, for the first time, found a mechanism for the rapid growth of the benign blood vessel tumour known as infantile haemangiomas, the most common tumour found in children. The findings implicate gene mutations that facilitate the abnormal activity of a hormone called VEGF, and suggest that anti-VEGF therapies - already approved for other conditions - may be an effective treatment. 17 Nov 2008 09:07
Can drinking milk ease milk allergy?
Giving children with milk allergies increasingly higher doses of milk over time may ease, and even help them completely overcome, their allergic reactions, according to the results of a study led by the Johns Hopkins Children's Centre and conducted jointly with Duke University. 30 Oct 2008 09:36
Parents don't know if their child is overweight
40% of parents underestimate their child's weight, according to an Australian study. 22 Oct 2008 08:28
Microwave ovens need more safety features to protect youngsters
Microwave ovens should be equipped with safety controls to prevent children from opening them and being burned by hot foods and drinks, according to a study published today by University of Chicago Medical Centre researchers in the October 2008 issue of the journal Paediatrics. 7 Oct 2008 09:08
Ethiopian children more likely to survive to adulthood in urban areas
Ethiopian study shows urban children in areas three times as likely to survive to 18 than rural children. 27 Sep 2008 14:06
Mother's flu vaccine protects newborns
Newborns can be protected from seasonal flu when their mothers are vaccinated during pregnancy. 18 Sep 2008 11:28
Infections linked to cot deaths
Some cases of cot death may be due to a bacterial infection, researchers say. 11 Sep 2008 12:48
New study shows that autism not linked to vaccine
A new study from the USA has concluded that there is no link between autism or GIT symptoms and the MMR vaccine. 4 Sep 2008 16:01
Pre-school exercises can prevent dyslexia
Exercise can be effective in preventing reading language difficulties in children. 25 Aug 2008 09:10
Making the world a safer place for children
International Children and Injuries Conference 2008 for Cape Town 21 Aug 2008 14:18
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