Pediatrics - Dec 27, 2017 Edition

December 27, 2017     Pediatrics     The latest pediatrics news from News Medical

New findings on brain estrogen may reveal cause of undiagnosed infertility problems   Estrogen produced in the brain is necessary for ovulation in monkeys, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who have upended the traditional understanding of the hormonal cascade that leads to release of an egg from the ovaries.       Tips for buying safe toys during the holidays – and year-round   Pretty much all toys can look inviting to children. But it's important for adults who are buying toys this holiday season look beyond the flashing lights and cool noises to make sure they are safe.

Eating family meals together provides physical, mental health benefits for children   Children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are more likely to experience long-term physical and mental health benefits, a new Canadian study shows.         Higher blood sugar during first trimester of pregnancy increases child's risk of congenital heart defect   Higher blood sugar early in pregnancy raises the baby's risk of a congenital heart defect, even among mothers who do not have diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.         Researcher explores genitourinary health of sexually abused children   For years, scientists and clinicians have been documenting the significant psychological effects on child victims of sexual abuse, but what about the physical impact on their sexual health? Pascale Vézina-Gagnon, a Ph.D. student researcher at the Department of Psychology of Université de Montréal, has examined the issue as part of her doctoral thesis.

Exploitative adolescents may have more sexual partners, study finds   Adolescents who are willing to exploit others for personal gain are more likely to bully and have sex than those who score higher on a measure of honesty and humility.       Drug industry spent millions to squelch talk about high drug prices   Facing bipartisan hostility over high drug prices in an election year, the pharma industry's biggest trade group boosted revenue by nearly a fourth last year and spread the millions collected among hundreds of lobbyists, politicians and patient groups, new filings show.       Newborns with spina bifida have sleep-disordered breathing in first days of life, study finds   New parents often hear about how important sleep is for their babies' development -- but some newborns may have more serious sleep challenges than others.       Automated social media accounts can be dangerous to your health   Fake social media accounts already have a reputation of swaying political discourse, but a Keck School of Medicine of USC researcher says these automated accounts are even more dangerous -- they can be bad for your health.

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