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- Study links maternal hypertension to stroke risk in babies
An analysis of data on 226,117 children born between 2000 and 2007 revealed that maternal hypertension was tied to an increased risk of babies experiencing ischemic stroke before 30 days and before 365 days of life. Maternal fever was also associated with a higher ischemic stroke risk, but gestational diabetes was not, researchers said. The study was presented at the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research meeting. InternalMedicineNews.com
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- Pregestational weight may affect child's mental functioning
Children born to mothers who were obese or underweight prior to getting pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have delayed mental development at age 2 than those born to normal-weight mothers, an analysis found. The findings, based on the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Birth Cohort, were presented at the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research meeting. Family Practice News
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- Americans still don't eat enough fruits and vegetables
Although Americans try to eat more fruits and vegetables, adults and children consume only about a cup of vegetables and about a half-cup of fruit each day, a survey for the International Food Information Council Foundation revealed. Children ages 2 to 12 and parents are eating more fruits and vegetables, while teens and the elderly are not getting enough. USA TODAY
(7/9)
- Sedona Labs recalls supplements due to Salmonella risk
Sedona Labs is recalling some lots of its iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder products due to potential Salmonella contamination from the galactooligosaccharides ingredient. The affected products are distributed nationwide to online retailers and health food stores. No illnesses have been reported, the company said. FoodSafetyNews.com
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- Doctors see culture clash in medical-app market
For medical applications to succeed in a crowded marketplace and gain acceptance by health care professionals, they need to integrate better with patient and doctor workflows, among other criteria. Some doctors believe more training in mobile health should come before wider adoption, and that developers' goals of creating engaging, popular apps don't always align with the physicians' demands for accuracy. GigaOm
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- N.Y. law requires schools to crack down on cyberbullying
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill into law on Tuesday, requiring schools do more to crack down on cyberbullying. Under the measure, schools are required to take additional steps to monitor and report such incidents. Lawmakers initially considered including harsher penalties punishing those who engage in cyberbullying, but that provision was removed. The Buffalo News (N.Y.)
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Check out a new 2012 Red Book Video
A short new video about the 2012 Red Book featuring Red Book editor Larry K. Pickering, MD, FAAP, is now available! Take 2.5 minutes to check it out via the Red Book Online home page or YouTube.
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Provide input on a USPSTF draft research plan
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has launched a new initiative to engage interested stakeholders and experts, allowing them to follow a specific topic from the beginning of the recommendation process to the end. The goal is to help ensure the Task Force is reviewing the right evidence, answering the correct questions and evaluating the most relevant studies. The first topic selected for this initiative is the prevention of dental caries in preschool children. A draft research plan has recently been released and is open to public comment until Aug. 7. Additional information can be found at the USPSTF website.
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