Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Breast-feeding linked to reduced ADHD risk

From Medical News Today (5/16):

Babies who were breast-fed at 3 months and 6 months of age were less likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder between 6 years and 12 years, according to an Israeli study published in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/260582.php

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Help TACA win $10,000 to provide scholarships to children living with autism.

Help TACA win $10,000 to provide scholarships to children living with autism.

TACA has been selected by Clearinghouse CDFI as one of 10 finalists to receive a $10,000 donation.

But they need your help!

Cast your vote once a day until August 11, 2013 11:59:59 a.m. PST.

http://cdfichallenge.com/scholarships-for-children-living-with-autism-talk-about-curing-autism-taca/

Autism Epidemic Linked to Epidemic of Vaccine Induced Diabetes

From Wall Street Journal (7/12/13): Autism Epidemic Linked to Epidemic of Vaccine Induced Diabetes

We need to keep the dialogue open about vaccine induced auto immune disease, including autism.

http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130712-904463.html

The full article can be found at http://www.vaccines.net/autism.pdf

Compounding is in jeopardy...

Compounding is in jeopardy...

URGENT UPDATE: Proponents of bill S.959 are pushing for a vote this week.

The Senate is trying to pass a bill that would heavily affect compounding and access to compounded medications for patients. Please share this information...

Legislation has been proposed that could create an environment that would unduly restrict access to personalized (also known as compounded) medications, even when they provide the best treatment options for patients, as determined by their physicians. You can make a difference if you act right now and oppose Senate bill S.959. Legislators need to hear from those who would be affected by any policy or law that does not reflect the importance of personalized medicine.


The link below is a website full of information on who to contact

www.protectmycompounds.com


8/7/13 update:  Even though proponents of Senate Bill 959 (legislation relating to compounding) pushed for considerations of the legislation this week, the bill has been delayed and will be voted on sometime after Labor Day. Congress is out of session until September 9.

AAP issues updated guidelines for treating bacterial sinusitis

from DailyRx.com (6/23):

AAP issues updated guidelines for treating bacterial sinusitis

Clinicians should not use x-rays to confirm diagnosis of acute bacterial sinusitis and have an option to wait up to three days before treating the most common presentation of the disease, the AAP said. The updated guidelines were published in the journal Pediatrics.

http://www.dailyrx.com/bacterial-sinusitis-treatments-children-are-updated-more-current-research

Probiotics use may cut risk of C. difficile-associated diarrhea

From DailyRx.com (5/30):

Probiotics use may cut risk of C. difficile-associated diarrhea

A review of 23 studies found that probiotic use was associated with a 64% lower risk of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile infection. Patients who used probiotics were also 20% less likely to experience C. difficile-related adverse effects including flatulence, nausea and cramping. The findings were reported in The Cochrane Collaboration.

http://www.dailyrx.com/diarrhea-risk-clostridium-difficile-bacteria-decreases-probiotic-usage

Flu during pregnancy may put children at risk for bipolar disorder

From WebMD/HealthDay News (5/8):

Flu during pregnancy may put children at risk for bipolar disorder

Getting the flu while pregnant was associated with an almost fourfold increased risk of having a child who developed bipolar disorder, according to a study in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. An inflammatory response or fever may explain the link between maternal influenza and the higher risk, the study author said.

http://children.webmd.com/news/20130508/study-sees-link-between-moms-flu-bipolar-risk-for-children