Cranberry-containing products are a folk remedy to prevent UTIs.
Researchers in Taipei and Boston evaluated their value and factors influencing their effectiveness. Continue reading Cranberry-containing products to prevent urinary tract infections
Category Archives: Children
Risk of injury to children who use trampolines
Trampoline jumping is a beneficial and constructive physical exercise for children, but it has a significant risk for injuries.
Now, after reviewing the evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics is discouraging recreational use of trampolines in the home. Continue reading Risk of injury to children who use trampolines
How much sleep do children need?
There’s a common belief that children don’t get enough sleep.
Researchers at the University of South Australia, in Adelaide, described historical trends in recommended and actual sleep durations for children and adolescents. Continue reading How much sleep do children need?
Safety of CAM in children
Researchers at the Royal Children’s Hospital, in Melbourne, Australia, report the adverse events associated with the use of CAM that came to the attention of Australian pediatricians. Continue reading Safety of CAM in children
Use of dietary supplements to enhance sports performance
Researchers at Texas Chiropractic College, in Pasadena, studied children in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) in order to estimate their use of supplements. Continue reading Use of dietary supplements to enhance sports performance
Homeopathy for children with atopic dermatitis
Researchers at the Tuscany Regional Homeopathic Reference Centre, in Italy, studied the long-term outcome of children suffering from atopic dermatitis (the most common form of eczema) after an about 8 years. Continue reading Homeopathy for children with atopic dermatitis
Is acupuncture safe for children?
Researchers at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Is acupuncture safe for children?
CAM Archive: Singing by people with cystic fibrosis?
They are at risk for respiratory infections due to excessive mucus in their airways. Airway clearance is therefore an important part of cystic fibrosis management.
This Cochrane review analyzed the evidence. Continue reading CAM Archive: Singing by people with cystic fibrosis?
Chewing gum to prevent otitis media
Acute otitis media is the most common bacterial infection among young children in the United States.
In this Cochrane review, the results of studies of xylitol to prevent acute otitis media in children up to 12 years old were evaluated. Continue reading Chewing gum to prevent otitis media
Failed policy: Banning sugar-sweetened drinks in schools
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago determined the effect of state policies that regulate beverages among adolescents. Continue reading Failed policy: Banning sugar-sweetened drinks in schools
Is yoga for children a good idea?
MayoClinic.com has reviewed the pros and cons. Continue reading Is yoga for children a good idea?
The effect of prenatal folic acid on language in children
An international group of researchers examined the association between mothers’ use of prenatal folic acid supplements and the risk of severe language delay in their children at age 3 years. Continue reading The effect of prenatal folic acid on language in children
Air cleaners and air quality for children with asthma
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland, looked for any change in air quality and symptoms in children with asthma. Continue reading Air cleaners and air quality for children with asthma
Vitamin D levels and adiposity
Researchers at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, investigated the association between vitamin D and BMI (body mass index). Continue reading Vitamin D levels and adiposity
Reviewing the value of music in pediatric healthcare
Researchers at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, in Ontario, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Reviewing the value of music in pediatric healthcare
Vitamin A supplements prevent morbidity and mortality in children
Vitamin A deficiency is a major public health problem in low and middle income countries and can lead to many adverse health consequences, including death.
This Cochrane review evaluated the effect of vitamin A supplementation in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Continue reading Vitamin A supplements prevent morbidity and mortality in children
Chiropractic care of infants with colic
Researchers in Pennsylvania and California reviewed the evidence on the chiropractic care of patients with infantile colic. Continue reading Chiropractic care of infants with colic
Vitamin D deficiency and the risk of dying from pneumonia
Vitamin D plays a role in the immune response to infection.
Researchers in New Zealand studied whether vitamin D deficiency was associated with a lower immune response and worse outcomes in patients admitted to the hospital with community-acquired pneumonia. Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency and the risk of dying from pneumonia
Review: Probiotics to treat diarrhea
Here are 2 Cochrane reviews that evaluate the evidence for using probiotics to treat persistent diarrhea, and the value of probiotics + rehydration to treat diarrhea.
Environmental factors that increase wheezing in children
Dr. Gordon Bloomberg is professor of pediatrics in the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, Missouri.
He has reviewed the influence of factors that affect recurrent wheezing in young children. Continue reading Environmental factors that increase wheezing in children