To cut or not to cut, still a question
Recent reports of the health benefits of circumcision have come up against arguments that the procedure violates infants' autonomy. The controversy leaves parents asking the question: To cut or not to cut? A commentary in last week's Journal of the …
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Woman charged with selling infant
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5 (UPI) — Police in Delaware have charged a 33-year-old woman with selling her infant son to a Philadelphia man for $ 15000. Bridget Wismer of Brookside Park, Del. was arrested after members of her family expressed concern about the …
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Parents' stories aim to help stop SIDS deaths
KDHE said the most recent data, from 2009, shows that of 290 Kansas infants who died before their first birthdays, 39 of the deaths were attributed to SIDS and a category called "other sleep-related infant deaths." It makes SIDS and other sleep-related …
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Toxins from formula food found in babies
Washington, (IANS) High levels of toxins from formula food have been detected in infants, which could increase their chances of developing diabetes, say researchers. These toxins are called Advanced Glycation End products (AGE), transmitted through …
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Nurses can spot future killers at only three years old
"The single most effective way to stop crime and violence is to ensure that infants are reared in a way that fosters good mental health and wellbeing. The surest way to do this is to support parents, carers and families," he added. …
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Stress reduces brain size of preterm babies
Infants born prematurely are placed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to help them develop fully. They are likely to be exposed to stress factors at the unit which could decrease their brain size and functional connectivity. …
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Lung Function in Moderately Premature Infants
Normal pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, which allows enough time for the infant to fully grow and develop before birth. Babies born prematurely have immature lungs, which can cause severe breathing difficulties such as respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). …
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Synageva expands clinical trial in infants with LAL deficiency
Synageva BioPharma has expanded its clinical trial to the US, in infants having Lysosomal Acid Lipase (LAL) Deficiency. The company said there are no therapies for patients with LAL Deficiency. However, SBC-102 can possibly be a disease modifying …
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Woman starts fire that endangers twin infants
Authorities say a 28-year-old woman set fire to her boyfriend's shirt during an argument, sparking a fire inside a South Florida apartment that endangered the couple's twin infants. Broward Sheriff's officials say Shawanda Robinson was arrested on …
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Infant, Toddler Tips: Baby Talks ~The Inside Story Published by Outskirts Press
The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the family, relationships, life stages, infants and toddlers category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Baby Talks~The Inside Story …
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Parents to face court over infant deaths
It is alleged an older sister found the bodies of the infants in their cots in the family's home at Sunnybank Hills on Brisbane's southside in 2008. The man and woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are accused of murder and failing to provide …
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Woman Charged in Infant's Murder
Starkenya Banks, of the 7100 block of South Yates Boulevard, is expected to appear before a judge today in Cook County Criminal Court, accused of killing her the infant, Omaria Beckon, police said. Omaria was found unresponsive at the Yates Boulevard …
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