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<title>Taking a deep breath . . . or two ... or three?</title>
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<title>The perceptions and preferences of parents of children with tracheostomies in a study of humidification therapy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This article reports a grounded theory study which was the qualitative phase of a randomized-controlled trial in children with tracheostomies comparing two techniques for providing humidified inspired gases. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight mothers of children with tracheostomies recruited from the trial, one mother who was not involved in the trial and four experienced nurses. Data were analysed using open, selective and theoretical coding. A core category was identified of parents managing the child&rsquo;s care in response to a set of problematic and constraining states. Parents were seen to utilize strategies of constant checking, becoming the expert, the family pulling together and electing to use preferred technology. The findings of this study mirror those of previous studies and reinforce the primacy of caregivers as managers of their child&rsquo;s health care. Mothers elected to use or not use a given technology within this context, utilizing a process of balancing.]]></description>
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<title>Improving hospital care for young children in the context of HIV/AIDS and poverty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Paediatric wards in South African government hospitals are occupied predominantly by children with HIV and AIDS-related illnesses. Although access to anti-retroviral treatment for adults is being scaled up, it is likely to be many years before South Africa achieves anywhere near universal access for children. Currently, most children living with HIV or AIDS are identified only when they become acutely or chronically ill and/or hospitalized, if at all. In the absence of treatment, the stress of caring for ill and hospitalized HIV-positive children often results in emotional withdrawal among both health professionals and caregivers. The demoralizing cycle of repeated admissions, treatment failure and death also affect the quality of the care given to HIV-negative children in over-burdened wards. This article describes the development of simple, low-cost and context-relevant interventions to improve the care environment for young hospitalized children within the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and poverty.]]></description>
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<title>Acute effects of Yakson and Gentle Human Touch on the behavioral state of preterm infants</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Two weeks of touch intervention, either Yakson or Gentle Human Touch (GHT) have been shown to reduce the levels of stress hormones. This study evaluated the acute impact of both interventions on state during and immediately after touch. Forty preterm infants with a gestational age of &le;34 weeks received either Yakson or GHT for 15 days. A significantly greater sleeping state was identified in both groups after touch. This effect was significantly stronger with Yakson than GHT. During touch, about half the Yakson infants showed an arousal effect while the GHT infants showed little change. Both interventions left the babies calmer after touch. This calming effect is consistent with the previously observed effect on stress hormones and should be beneficial in terms of growth and development. Yakson had an arousing effect on a subset of the infants during touch, which possibly could be beneficial in terms of social development.]]></description>
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<title>The specificity of post-concussive symptoms in the pediatric population</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The study compared patterns of reported symptoms between a mild head injury group and a group of children with abdominal complaints visiting an emergency department. Children (0&mdash;15 years) admitted to an emergency department during a three-month period with a history of head injury and a comparison group of children were included. Medical records at the time of injury were reviewed and follow-up questionnaires focused on presumed symptoms related to concussion at three months post-visit. The comparison group reported significantly more change in behaviour than the head injury group. However, for the older children, higher intensity of symptoms was reported by the comparison group compared to the head injury group. Initial differences in the amount and presence of symptoms between the two groups did not reflect the findings at three months; both groups reported symptoms or changes at three months after the event. Evaluating children aged under five, their symptoms and recovery patterns after a head injury is recommended.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[This qualitative study explored the adaptation/transformation process in mothers and fathers at the individual, parental, marital and extrafamilial levels, and the similarities and differences in their experience of living with a child with cerebral palsy. Interviews were conducted with 13 mothers and 13 fathers of children with cerebral palsy. The results show that mothers and fathers are more likely to view the situation differently than similarly. For both parents, the situation offers the potential for transformation. Complementarity between mothers and fathers is an important factor in each of the adaptation or transformation subsystems. Both parents embark on a journey that changes their beliefs about difference, apply their new knowledge to every aspect of their life, and endeavour to normalize their situation.]]></description>
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<title>A self-harm training needs assessment of school nurses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Self-harm is acknowledged to be increasing and is especially prevalent in young people. School nurses are central to adolescent mental health, delivering initial and sustained intervention. However, few studies have considered their experiences and training needs in fulfilling this role. This training needs assessment explored the self-harm training needs of school nurses within one UK primary care trust by utilizing questionnaires and interviews developed specifically for the study. School nurses felt frustrated and inadequate when working with young people who self-harm. The majority had attended self-harm training, yet felt that it only helped a little. Nurses desired training, particularly in practical approaches when working with young people who self-harm, however, analysis suggested that they also needed underpinning theoretical knowledge. Therefore, this study highlights the need for self-harm training for school nurses, incorporating both practical approaches and theoretical knowledge, to ensure that young people who self-harm receive an effective, high-standard service.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Children with asthma living in urban environments are at risk for experiencing internalizing problems and difficulties at school due to social context and health-related stressors. Parent confidence and participation in the school and children&rsquo;s attitudes about school were explored in association with children&rsquo;s depressed mood and school anxiety. Forty-five parent&mdash;child dyads were recruited from urban community health centers. Most participants were members of ethnic minority groups. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that higher levels of parent confidence in the school were associated with fewer symptoms of school anxiety in children. Children&rsquo;s attitudes toward school moderated the relation between parent participation in the school and children&rsquo;s depressed mood. Specifically, lower levels of parent participation were associated with higher levels of depressed mood only for children with the least positive school attitudes. Although preliminary, these results suggest the importance of attending to family&mdash;school connections to optimize the school-related psychological functioning of children living with asthma in urban environments.]]></description>
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<title>Risk-taking behaviour in adolescence: a literature review</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This article gives a review of the literature outlining risk-taking behaviour in the adolescent population, linking this to developmental tasks. The review includes reference to health, peers, parenting, self-esteem and quality of life issues. A theoretical overview of the research area in general is presented and links to social and society issues. The possible causes of risk-taking, including alcohol, drugs and violence, are considered and factors reviewed.]]></description>
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<title>Flu Precautions: Making Sense Of CDC Advice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With swine flu spreading through schools across the U.S., more and more parents need to care for sick kids at home. The CDC has advice on its Web site, but some of it seems tough to follow. Should parents really wear masks and isolate sick children?]]></description>
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<title>Rice Krispies Are No Substitute For Swine Flu Vaccine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Kellogg is pulling claims that Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereals boost kids' immune systems.]]></description>
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<title>Report: U.S. Trails In Infant Mortality</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A report from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that the U.S. ranked 30th in the world in infant mortality rates, mainly because of a higher rate of pre-term births than most countries in Europe. Analysts say these studies don't take sufficiently into account the U.S. population mix. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Infant mortality in the U.S. is worse than in 29 other countries, including practically all of Europe, Canada and Australia, says a report just out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost 7 infants die for every 1,000 born in America, a 36 percent rise since 1984. A high number of babies born too soon is largely to blame.]]></description>
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<title>Flu Study Reassures Pregnant Women, Children</title>
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<description><![CDATA[New data show the new H1N1 flu vaccine is safe and effective in pregnant women and children. Ongoing studies of the swine flu vaccine confirm that pregnant women do just fine with one dose but young children will need two. The government has set up an independent panel to monitor what happens to people who have been vaccinated. The working group will report back regularly.]]></description>
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<title>Pneumonia Leads Global Scourges In Kids </title>
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<description><![CDATA[A consortium of health groups aims to reduce the 2 million deaths of kids from pneumonia each year.]]></description>
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<title>School Nurse On Sniffly Front Lines Of Swine Flu</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One school nurse in Sacramento, Calif., is at the center of the H1N1 swine flu epidemic, dabbing the noses of sick kids and comforting panicked parents as they push for vaccine, information and support.]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Lifts Ban On Entry For Those With HIV</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In 1987, at a time of widespread fear and ignorance about HIV, the Department of Health and Human Services added the disease to the list of communicable diseases that disqualified a person from entering the U.S. The law effectively has kept out thousands of students, tourists and refugees and has complicated international adoptions.]]></description>
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<title>Antipsychotic Drugs Add To Kids&#x27; Weight</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Researchers found children gained from about 10 to 19 pounds, depending on the drug brand, in 11 weeks.]]></description>
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<title>Journalist&#x27;s Vaccine Article Draws Hate Mail</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Journalist Amy Wallace's piece in the November issue of Wired magazine about the passionate, and sometimes angry, debate over whether vaccines cause autism drew some vitriolic response. Wallace says vaccines have done such a good job of removing the visible threat of childhood diseases that some people see vaccination as the greater risk.]]></description>
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<title>Can You  Make Your Baby Smarter, Sooner?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Disney's offering refunds to millions of parents who purchased Baby Einstein videos, hoping to give their infants an educational jump-start.  Videos have been discredited, redirecting emphasis on the importance of interaction between parents and babies for proper development.]]></description>
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<title>Bill And Melinda Gates Have A New Message For Americans</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The main message the couple wants to get across to Americans? People in developing countries want the same things Americans do for their children, starting with good health.]]></description>
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<title>H1N1 Vaccine Supply Delayed, But Coming</title>
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<description><![CDATA[President Barack Obama has declared swine flu a national emergency.  Thousands of Americans have stood in long lines, hoping to receive the vaccine, but it is in short supply.  Still, some parents question the vaccine's safety, and whether their children need it.]]></description>
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<title>Why &#x27;Chase The Flu Shot&#x27; Is An Unfair Game</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin explains her family's recent scramble to get a flu shot for her children. Martin says the experience shed light on what's wrong with the U.S. health care system.]]></description>
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<title>Deadly Flu Kills Nearly 100 U.S. Children</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control reports cases of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, have spread to 46 states. Nearly 1,000 people have died, including close to 100 children. President Obama has declared a national state of emergency because of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu. Dr. Keith English is a professor of pediatrics and an infectious disease specialist at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis. English discusses how the virus spreading among children in the U.S.]]></description>
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