Pediatrics

1:00 AM (PT) - Modulating Spine Deformity with Non-Fusion

uwtv.org
12-Nov-2008 1 related
        

Very young patients with spinal deformity pose major treatment challenges due to their potential to develop major spinal deformity with ongoing growth. Understanding the nature of a scoliosis and detecting patients with...

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Familes fear HIV transmission if parent is infected

rxpgnews.com
11-Nov-2008
        

'It is critical not only to provide children with age-appropriate information on how the disease is transmitted, but also to clear up any misconceptions.' Two-thirds of families with an HIV-infected parent experienced fears...

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Xolair Benefitial In Treating Children With Allergic Asthma

emaxhealth.com
11-Nov-2008 4 related
        

Data presented today at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) show that Xolair (Omalizumab) for Subcutaneous Use significantly reduced asthma attacks in children aged six through 11 with moderate or...

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Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise

businessweek.com
11-Nov-2008 16 related
        

But researchers are working on new therapies to combat the problem By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- At the same time, researchers are working on new approaches to treating these...

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Meet Dr. Kevin Strong, new pediatrician in Rockport

villagesoup.com
11-Nov-2008 1 related
        

By Pen Bay Healthcare Christopher Burke, 594-6715 ROCKPORT (Nov 11): Dr. Kevin Strong has taken over the pediatrics practice of Dr. Edna Sayat in Rockport. He was previously in private practice in Fairfield, Conn. When Strong...

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Nurses to protest changes to UCI pediatrics

ocregister.com
11-Nov-2008 1 related
        

The California Nurses Association has planned a vigil today at UCI Medical Center to protest the hospital’s plans to treat most pediatric patients at nearby Children’s Hospital of Orange County. The nurses say that closing...

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Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Reaches New Heights in Patient Satisfaction With Skylight ACCESS

primenewswire.com
10-Nov-2008 3 related
        

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In conjunction with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (Mercy Gilbert), a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), Skylight Healthcare Systems(r), the leading provider of interactive...

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nydailynews.com: Mariah Lowe-Berrien, 6, has to take a drug used to manage type 2 diabetes. nydailynews.com

Diabetes fight gets an early start

nydailynews.com
10-Nov-2008
        

Bronx first-grader Mariah Lowe-Berrien is only 6, but she stands out for her sweet personality and unusual size. She's the height of a fifth-grader and weighs 140 pounds. She's also one of the youngest patients in the country...

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Sciele Completes Pivotal Phase III Program for Glycopyrrolate in Pediatric Patients with Chronic,...

yahoo.com
10-Nov-2008 1 related
        

ATLANTA----Sciele Pharma, Inc. today announced the completion of a pivotal Phase III program to support an NDA filing for glycopyrrolate liquid. Glycopyrrolate is being studied for use by pediatric patients with chronic,...

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What Causes Elevated Amylase?

pediatriceducation.org
10-Nov-2008
        

Patient Presentation A pediatrician received a "curb-side" telephone consultation from a psychiatrist regarding a 14-year-old female was admitted for treatment of a mixed anorexia/bulimia eating disorder. She was medically...

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