Childhood Diseases & Disorders

Killed by the curse of Michael Jackson: What drove the father of Jordy Chandler to put a gun to...

He earned millions in hush money after exposing Michael Jackson for abusing his son - then underwent plastic surgery 19 times to hide from vengeful fans. But why did Jordy Chandler's father put an end to his life?

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A child porter dreams of returning school in Sudan

by Faez el Zaki Hassan KHARTOUM, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Early in the morning, 14-year-oldAdam Abakar leaves his house south of the capital city and heads for Khartoum's central market to work as a porter. "Every day when I leave...

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Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to ADHD Symptoms

Are phthalates really safe for children? - - Philadelphia, PA - Phthalates are important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items. Stu...

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Drive to improve pregnancy scans for Down's syndrome

Guidelines for scans that assess the risk of Down's syndrome in later pregnancy are being drawn up in an attempt to improve their accuracy. A 'routine abnormality' scan is currently performed at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, but...

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Parent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in children with PDD

Treatment that includes medication plus a structured training program for parents reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism and related conditions, according to a study funded by the National Institute of...

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Possible link studied between childhood abuse and early cellular aging

Audrey Tyrka is an assistant professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University. Credit: Photo Provided Children who suffer physical or emotional abuse may be faced with accelerated cellular aging as adults,...

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FDA approves sNDA for pediatric autism drug ABILIFY

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for ABILIFY® (aripiprazole) for the...

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Family Court celebrates National Adoption Day

Honorable Dandrea L. Ruhlmann • Reader Submitted • November 20, 2009 As a Family Court Judge, I have the privilege of co-chairing with Judge Gail Donofrio, Monroe County's celebration of National Adoption Day on Friday,...

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Lancet examines Uganda's child-health volunteers

A Lancet World Report examines how a small group of village volunteers trained in basic health care are helping to improve the health of Ugandan children. "In a country where government spending on health is US$39 per person...

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Study: Eye reaction may detect autism

Researchers have found that a simple response in the eyes from a flash of light may reveal children with autism. Utah parents and researchers hope this preliminary finding will lead to larger, more comprehensive studies.

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