Antibodies in Breastmilk Important to Prevent Disease in Premies
Razi Berry A new study from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh finds that an antibody in breastmilk is necessary to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)- an often-deadly bacterial disease of the intestine- in preterm infants. Antibody in breastmilk necessary to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies bind to bacteria […]
Antacids in Childhood Could Increase Risk for Bone Fractures
Razi Berry Infants who are given antacids in their first year of life are more likely to fracture a bone later as a child, according to a new study published June 7th in Pediatrics. Early acid suppression and childhood bone fractures The study, “Early Acid Suppression Therapy Exposure and Fracture in Young Children,” was led […]
Treating Migraines in Children With Homeopathic Remedies
(NaturalPath) In a study out of France, researchers looked at how to treat migraines in children using homeopathic remedies. Using an observational, prospective, open, nonrandomized, noncomparative, multicenter study conducted in 12 countries the researchers treated 168 children aged 5-15 years old with homeopathic remedies. The 59 physicians were given full reign to tailor the prescription to […]