
Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets Reduce Infant Deaths In Democratic Republic Of Congo, Study Finds
Giving insecticide-treated
bed nets to nearly 18,000
mothers at prenatal clinics
in the Democratic Republic
of Congo prevented an
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Explanation for Rapid Maturation of Neurons at Birth
So a baby can detect outside
signals, the brain cells use
a a "pump" that drains
chloride out of newborn
neurons, making these highly
chaotic, developing cells
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Use of Fetus-Harming Prescription Medications Shockingly Common, Canadian Study Finds
More than six percent of
expectant mothers in Quebec,
Canada, consume prescription
drugs that are known to be
harmful to their fetuses,
... > full story

US Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rate
More than a half million
infants are born too soon
each year and face the risk
of lifetime health
challenges as a result.
Preterm birth is a serious
health problem that costs
... > full story
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New Tool for Helping Pediatric Heart Surgery
November 24, 2009 A team of researchers has developed a way to simulate blood flow on the computer to optimize surgical designs. It is the basis of a new tool that may help surgeons plan for a life-saving operation ... > full story -
Alcohol in Pregnancy Linked to Child Behavior Problems
November 23, 2009 A new study has found evidence that the amount and timing of alcohol consumption in pregnancy affects child behavior in different ... > full story -
Adoption: Every Child Deserves a Home, Researchers Urge
November 23, 2009 Finding a permanent home for children and youth who are in the care of welfare agencies should be a priority for all Canadians, researchers ... > full story -
Bone Implant Offers Hope for Skull Deformities
November 22, 2009 A synthetic bone matrix offers hope for babies born with craniosynostosis, a condition that causes the plates in the skull to fuse too ... > full story -
Three IVF Attempts Double Chances of Live Birth
November 22, 2009 Just one in three women gives birth after a single IVF attempt, but the cumulative chance of a live birth increases with each cycle -- where women are offered three cycles nearly two thirds go on to ... > full story -
Rethinking the Antibody-Dependent Enhancement Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Model
November 20, 2009 New research challenges the dogma of the antibody-dependent enhancement model for the development of dengue hemorrhagic ... > full story -
Intervention Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
November 20, 2009 Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to significant impairments in social skills. Researchers have found that a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training can lead ... > full story -
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Ultrasound Enhances Noninvasive Down Syndrome Tests
November 20, 2009 The addition of a "genetic sonogram" maximizes the accuracy of noninvasive testing for Down syndrome, according to new ... > full story -
Baby's Sleep Position Is the Major Factor in 'Flat-Headedness'
November 19, 2009 A baby's sleep position is the best predictor of a misshapen skull condition known as deformational plagiocephaly -- or the development of flat spots on an infant's head -- according to a new ... > full story -
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Phthalate Exposure Linked to Less-Masculine Play by Boys
November 16, 2009 A study of 145 preschool children reports, for the first time, that when the concentrations of two common phthalates in mothers' prenatal urine are elevated their sons are less likely to play with ... > full story
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