Painkiller intake during pregnancy not linked to asthma in kids Hina Zahid18 March 2019 7:28 PM ISTIt is reassuring for pregnant women -Painkiller intake during pregnancy not linked to asthma in kids.A study of almost 500,000 women indicates that...
Bronchiolitis during infancy linked to 5 fold increase of respiratory illnesses later Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 March 2019 7:20 PM ISTBronchiolitis during infancy is linked to a 3 to 5 fold increase of respiratory illnesses later.Infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis are at higher...
Gestational diabetes may lead to diabetes in children: CMAJ Hina Zahid16 April 2019 7:15 PM ISTGestational diabetes may lead to diabetes in children, according to a new study.Children and youth of mothers who had gestational diabetes during...
WHO hails World's first malaria vaccine program launch in Malawi Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 April 2019 7:28 PM ISTWorld's first malaria vaccine program has been launched in Malawi to immunize babies in Malawi with the RTS, S vaccine.The RTS, S vaccine had been in...
FDA approves Lupus treatment for children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli28 April 2019 7:15 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the first time approved belimumab intravenous (IV) infusion for treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus...
Overweight female children more likely to have high BP during pregnancy Hina Zahid30 April 2019 7:28 PM ISTHigh blood pressure related disorders are more common in females who were overweight during childhood. A high childhood BMI in girls was significantly...
Passive smoking increases risk of high BP in children Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 May 2019 9:01 AM ISTUSA: Children exposed to secondhand smoke through passive smoking are at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (BP), according to...
Consumption of milk and milk products during growing years helps you achieve a lean body Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 May 2019 7:17 PM ISTCANADA: Milk is a powerhouse packed with essential nutrients and protein. Because of which elders have always stressed on the importance of drinking...
Adding Liraglutide to metformin offers better blood sugar control in diabetes in children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 May 2019 7:28 PM ISTLiraglutide addition to metformin effectively controls blood sugar in uncontrolled diabetes in children.Metformin is the regulatory-approved treatment...
Children with asthma misuse inhaler, impacting their asthma control Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 May 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Respiratory inhaler devices provide quick relief from asthma and are a key to reduction in asthma-related morbidity. However, a recent study...
Study finds no role of Probiotics in acute gastroenteritis in children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli13 May 2019 7:30 PM ISTProbiotics not effective in acute gastroenteritis in children finds a new study.A randomized, controlled trial has demonstrated that probiotics don't...
Involve all children in healthy organized sports recommends American Academy of Pediatrics Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 May 2019 7:05 PM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in an updated clinical report has laid emphasis on enjoyment of sports -- instead of winning -- as the...
