Persistent loud snoring is linked to toddler behavior problems
November 1st 2012The first study known to examine the relationship between the persistence of snoring and behavioral functioning in preschool-aged children found that persistent loud snoring is associated with increased rates of problem behaviors.
Kids with ASD often wander into danger
October 9th 2012Children with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often wander away from their homes or other safe environments, placing themselves in harm's way. A new study reveals the effect wandering has on families with children who exhibit this behavior.
FDA approves first once-daily drug for ADHD
October 5th 2012The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved extended-release methylphenidate hydrochloride oral suspension for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Efficacy was determined in a randomized, double-blind, crossover study that showed improvement for both attention and behavior metrics for up to 12 hours in children aged 6 to 12 years diagnosed with ADHD compared with placebo. The once-daily treatment will be available in January 2013.
Why are inner-city babies more prone to asthma?
October 4th 2012Babies born into low-income, urban environments develop wheezing illnesses and asthma more often than suburban infants, and these findings have prompted research to identify the viral pathogens that lead to asthma or indicate predisposition to the disease. More >>
Pacifiers impair social responses in boys
October 4th 2012Baby boys who use pacifiers fail to mimic the facial expressions of adults and other children, which in turn impairs learning social and emotional responses to other human beings, according to research that explored the relationship between pacifier use and emotional development in children. More >>