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Pediatric experts recommend label change for ADHD drug Focalin

From Reuters (1/30):

An FDA advisory panel said Novartis' Focalin should carry a warning about a risk of suicidal thoughts in children receiving the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatment. The agency identified eight cases of the adverse effect in the past six years. FDA staff and advisers also recommended that Focalin's label warn about angioedema and anaphylaxis risk.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/30/us-fda-adhd-idUSTRE80T1WI20120130

High vitamin D intake may reduce girls' risk of stress fractures

From  Los Angeles Times (3/5):

Girls with the highest vitamin D intake had a 50% reduced risk of having a stress fracture compared with girls with the lowest intake, a study of 6,721 girls ages 9 to 15 found. The findings were published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-vitamin-d-20120305,0,3021595.story

Study shows concussions may cause lingering symptoms in children

From Reuters (3/5):

Children who suffered a concussion were more likely to have somatic and cognitive symptoms, compared with children with other types of injuries, according to a study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. An estimated 10% to 15% of children who experienced loss of consciousness still had cognitive problems for months after the injury, the lead researcher said.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/05/us-kids-concussions-idUSTRE8241TQ20120305

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events – Lectures by Dr. Nancy H. O’Hara

• March 28^th 7-9pm – Norwalk City Hall Comm. Room – Part of the Norwalk SPED Partners FREE Workshop Series
• Our Canaries: Why all the Asthma, Allergies, ADHD and Autism?
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• April 26-29^th - Autism Research Institute Conference – Newark, NJ
• April 26^th 2-3:30pm - Level 2 Practitioner Seminar: Targeted Immune Assessment and Treatment in ASD / PANDAS
• April 26^th 3:45-5:30pm - Level 2 Practitioner Seminar: Comprehensive Case Management I
• April 27^th 4:15-5:00pm - Parent Lecture: How to Get The Most Out of Your Practitioner

Also...

• “ADHD Without Drugs” – Article by Dr. Szakacs and Dr. O’Hara in the April Issue of Natural Nutmeg Magazine

Survey reveals key challenges facing families seeking Autism care

MedClaims Liaison, Autism Speaks Survey reveals key insurance reimbursement challenges facing families seeking Autism care.

http://www.autismvotes.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=frKNI3PCImE&b=3930723&ct=11640661

 

If you are struggling with your insurance company for reimbursement, check out our friends at MedClaims Liaison (www.medclaimsliaison.com).

 

Research ties learning disabilities, cadmium exposure in children

From WebMD (1/27):

Children ages 6 to 15 who had the highest cadmium levels in their urine were more likely to develop learning disabilities or require special education than those with the lowest levels, a study found. In the journal Environmental Health Perspective, researchers reported that cadmium levels were not associated with the risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

http://children.webmd.com/news/20120127/study-links-cadmium-exposure-learning-disabilities-kids