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05.21.2013The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) recently announced changes in the Pregnancy category for valproate. Valproate products include valproate sodium (Depacon), valproic acid (Depakene and Stavzor... -
04.22.2013There are two forms of the tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccines. The DTap vaccine is administered to infants and children 6 years and younger. The TDap vaccine is administered to children 6 years and older, adolescents and adults...
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11.30.2012Asthma is a common chronic airway disorder characterized by periods of reversible airflow obstruction known as asthma attacks. One in 12 people (about 25 million, or 8% of the U.S. population) had asthma in 2009. It is estimated that the...
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11.27.2012Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In 1990, the incidence of breast cancer was 5–7 per 100 women in developed countries in patients less than 70 years of age, and 1–2 per 100 in Asian and African countries.1 Several...
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11.26.2012Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by recurring symptoms of reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. A recent study in...
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05.21.2013
The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) recently announced changes in the Pregnancy category for valproate. Valproate products... |
04.22.2013
There are two forms of the tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccines. The DTap vaccine is administered to infants and children 6 years and younger. The TDap vaccine is... |
11.30.2012
Asthma is a common chronic airway disorder characterized by periods of reversible airflow obstruction known as asthma attacks. One in 12 people (about 25 million,... |
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11.27.2012
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In 1990,... |
11.26.2012
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11.15.2012
Human milk is a complex biological fluid, which satisfies the nutritional requirements of rapidly growing infants. In a recent study, it has been suggested that... |
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11.15.2012
Head lice or pediculus humanus capitis, occurs in as many as 12 million children yearly nationwide. Lice are spread by direct contact with hair that is infested.... |
11.12.2012
A recent study has suggested that use of probiotics in pregnancy and... |
11.07.2012
Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset or... |
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10.24.2012
Celiac disease (CD) occurs as a result of immunological responses in the intestinal mucosa to gluten found in many cereals. Various other factors including genetic... |
10.15.2012
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, behind the eardrum (... |
10.15.2012
Cancer is the leading cause of death among U.S children between infancy and 15 years of age. Approximately 11,210 new cases of pediatric cancer were diagnosed in... |
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10.10.2012
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby, usually during sleep. It is also called as crib death.It is the leading... |
09.20.2012
Ovarian canceris a malignant growth arising from the ovary. In the US almost 20,000 cases of ovarian... |
09.19.2012
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Episodes can last for days, weeks or months and alternate with... |
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09.18.2012
Current studies indicate that approximately 4% of women in the USA use illicit drugs while pregnant. Seventy five percent of these cases report the use of marijuana. Despite the... |
09.18.2012
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, which causes severely impaired thinking, emotions, and unusual behaviors. Schizophrenic patients are typically unable to recognize sensory... |
09.18.2012
Major depression is a disease with certain characteristic signs and symptoms, which interfere with the ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy pleasurable activities. Disabling... |
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09.10.2012
Pyloric stenosis (PS), also known as infantile... |
07.13.2012
In 2003, a report was published which reviewed the poisoning of newborns by the inadvertent use of intramuscular or oral... |
02.22.2012
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas. It is a gaseous component of... |
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12.29.2011
It is well known that the use of alcohol during pregnancy can be quite hazardous for the fetus, and no one currently recommends the use of... |
10.20.2011
Breastfeeding appears to protect infants from infection. In a study by Dewey et al, infants who breastfed had a lower incidence of diarrhea, otitis media (ear infection), and... |
09.14.2011
Not only is the influenza vaccine approved for use in pregnancy, it is recommended that all women who are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant during the influenza... |
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08.24.2011
Extreme temperatures have the potential to alter the effectiveness of medications. Drugs should not be stored in areas where the temperature may exceed 86 degrees or drop below... |
08.17.2011
Valproate products include valproate sodium (Depacon), valproic acid (Depakene and Stavzor), and divalproex sodium (Depakote). The valproates... |
08.11.2011
Acetaminophen is a common medication used to treat pain and fever in both children and adults. Many over the counter medications for cold, flu,... |
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07.28.2011
Acne Treatment ... |
07.13.2011
When faced with a health concern, the first place that many people go is the internet. Although having medical advice at your fingertips is... |
07.12.2011
The importance of managing maternal postpartum pain is widely recognized. Yet how to provide treatment that is protective of the neonate while... |
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07.05.2011
Anaphylaxis is a severe, systemic allergic reaction that is caused by the release of histamine from the tissues. Many people are familiar with the perils of anaphylaxis in... |
06.29.2011
It’s officially summertime and along with the warm weather comes all types of insects that buzz, sting and bite. While the... |
06.28.2011
Medications are the mainstay of therapy in the treatment of classic allergy symptoms. These include nasal congestion, watery... |
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06.28.2011
Antibiotics are some of the most widely prescribed drugs in modern medicine and each antibiotic is as unique as the infection that it treats.... |
06.27.2011
Many times pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding take their toll on the female body in ways that seem beyond reparation and completely out of... |
06.21.2011
Gastroesophageal Reflux in Pregnancy
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs in up to 80% or more of pregnant... |
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06.20.2011
High Levels of Aluminum in Antiperspirants: A Potential Hazard for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women. ... |
06.16.2011
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that all children ages 6 months to 18 years receive... |
06.16.2011
Most women who breastfeed exclusively stop having menstrual periods. This is known as lactational amenorrhea. During lactational amenorrhea, the potential for ovulation is... |
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06.15.2011
While the FDA’s recommendation for sun exposure will remain the same, the label on your favorite sunscreen will not. The FDA has just... |
06.13.2011
Pain is the most common reason that patients seek medical attention. Pain is a symptom with an extremely broad differential diagnosis. Effective treatments are based on proper... |
06.13.2011
The therapeutic benefits of zinc are no secret. In fact, the National Institute of Health recommends zinc supplements for maintained immune function, as well as treatment for... |
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06.09.2011
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and supports the continuation of breastfeeding through the first year of... |
06.08.2011
In the USA and many other countries, the predominant Enterohemorrhagic E. coli subtype associated with disease is E. Coli O157:H7. Recently, a large number of cases of... |
05.24.2011
A recent meta analysis of ten studies concluded that following proper maternal immunization, that Hepatitis B (HBV) is not transferred from mother to child. The study reviewed... |
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05.16.2011
A recent study conducted at Oxford University (Millennium Cohort Study) published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood found that breastfeeding is associated with fewer... |
04.13.2011
Topical teething products containing benzocaine have been formulated to soothe the pain of teething in infants and children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently... |
03.17.2011
Potassium iodide was approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) in 1982 for thyroid protection from radioactive iodine accidents. Of the many radioactive elements... |
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03.04.2011
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that use of Topiramate (Topamax) by pregnant women can result in birth defects such as cleft lip or palate. Topiramate is an... |
03.04.2011
Breastfeeding is currently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as the exclusive source of nutrition for feeding young infants for the first six months of life.... |
02.02.2011
For over a decade, parents have been concerned about the possible link between the MMR vaccine and Autism. This scare came following the publication of a research... |
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01.24.2011
Vaccines Pregnant Patients: The American College of Gynecology (ACOG) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... |
01.04.2011
The InfantRisk Center has created a new set of forums for mothers with certain conditions or syndromes who are pregnant or breastfeeding. These forums are open to all... |
12.02.2010
Breastfeeding and Antiepileptics According to results from the NEAD (Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs) study, published in the... |
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11.30.2010
As Energy drinks gain in popularity, many people, including breastfeeding mothers, are questioning their safety. The high caffeine content in these... |
11.18.2010
Many breastfeeding mothers often question the safety of cough and cold remedies while breastfeeding. Although there are many products out on the market, the active... |
07.21.2010
To date this year, there have been over 1000 cases of pertussis reported in the state of California. This is approximately 3.4 cases/100,000 which is a five-fold increase from... |
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07.08.2010
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical commonly found in mass-produced plastics. Recently, there is rising concern over whether or not BPA found in plastic may lead to untoward effects... |
07.08.2010
Sunscreen is safe to use during pregnancy and it is actually recommended for all women exposed to direct sunlight for more than 20 minutes a day. The American College of... |
07.01.2010
Results of a new study have just been released regarding breastfeeding and its confirmed protective effect against infections. This is very exciting and up-to-date news. While... |
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06.23.2010
Recently, due to the devastating occurrence of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, there is heightened concern regarding the adverse effects of oil on the health of pregnant... |
