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Key Components of an Effective School-Based Autism Program

NEW YORK , Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Considering the alarming growth in the prevalence of autism (estimates as high as 1 in 91 (1)) as well as the challenging financial climate, in which 34 states have cut funding for K-12 education since ...


More Than a Million Children in Southern Somalia in Need of Life-Saving Assistance

UNICEF: Saving children must be first priority NEW YORK , July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With an estimated 1.25 million children across southern Somalia in urgent need of life-saving care and 640,000 children acutely ...

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Norway Tragedy / Discolored Teeth / Adult Children

July 29, 2011 EXPERT ALERTS 1. Culture: Why Did the Norway Tragedy Happen, and Why Was Norway Vulnerable to Attack? 2. Dentistry: The Many Causes Behind Discolored Teeth 3. Health: Heat Wave Causing Sweat for Employers 4. Health: ...

Texas Children's Global Health Corps Launches

Physicians to bring high-quality care and training to medically underserved populations HOUSTON , July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the first class of Texas Children's Global Health Corps will depart Houston for ...

Safe Kids USA Calls for Coordinated National Campaign to Eliminate Child Heat Stroke Deaths in Vehicles

-- Sets target date of 2013 to eliminate deaths -- Calls for specific education and enactment measures WASHINGTON , July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safe Kids USA today called on government, advocacy groups, automakers and car ...

CVS Caremark All Kids Can Program Invests in Easter Seals' Make the First Five Count(SM) Initiative to Assure Children Receive Critical Early Intervention Services

CHICAGO , July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark continues to demonstrate its commitment to children with disabilities through its All Kids Can Program.  Through this signature program, CVS Caremark has partnered with Easter ...

John M. Knight Named "Ambassador of Change" by Broward Children's Center

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. , July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- John M. Knight , state coordinator for South Florida of The Children's Movement of Florida , has been named a distinguished "Ambassador of Change" by Broward Children's Center. The ...

W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Mission-Driven Bond Portfolio Invests Over $10 Million to Finance Programs that Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Children and Families

Recent investment helps finance a new regional medical center in Sandoval County, New Mexico, that is currently underserved in health care services FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. , July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of the W.K. Kellogg ...

Immunotec and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Collaborate on New Autism Study using Immunocal(R)

MONTREAL, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Immunotec Inc. (TSXV: IMM) (www.immunotec.com/IRL/ Public/en/USA/products_overview.wcp?) announces that Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida is conducting a study to determine the effects of Immunocal ...

HALO Innovations Introduces New ComfortLuxeâ„¢ Sleepwear to Help Babies with Sensitive Skin

New Product Wicks Moisture Away; Dries Twice as Fast as Cotton MINNEAPOLIS , July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly every parent has experienced this distressing situation: the baby who wakes, irritable and uncomfortable, drenched in ...

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Online Dashboard to Combat Childhood Diarrheal Diseases

Online Dashboard to Combat Childhood Diarrheal Diseases

Researchers are creating a versatile online tool to identify transmission hotspots and expedite the deployment of treatments and vaccines, aiding in the fight against deadly diarrheal diseases in children. ( ) Diarrhea not only kills ...

Myopia Risk: Prolonged Sitting, Screen Use in 1 in 3 Indian Kids by 2030

Myopia Risk: Prolonged Sitting, Screen Use in 1 in 3 Indian Kids by 2030

Eye specialists predict that up to a third of urban Indian children aged 5-15 will develop myopia by 2030 due to rising sedentary habits and prolonged screen time. Myopia ( ), commonly known as near-sightedness, is a condition where ...

Novel Tool in the Battle Against Childhood Undernutrition

Novel Tool in the Battle Against Childhood Undernutrition

Researchers have developed a new tool to aid doctors and scientists in comprehending and addressing childhood undernutrition , a factor contributing to nearly half of all deaths among children under 5 ( ). The research model created by UVA’s ...

Childhood Maltreatment Linked to 40% of Mental Health Issues

Childhood Maltreatment Linked to 40% of Mental Health Issues

Research investigating childhood maltreatment in Australia has uncovered a startling revelation: it contributes to a significant burden on Australians, potentially leading to up to 40 percent of prevalent, enduring mental health issues. The ...

Eye Ultrasound: A Potential Lifesaver for Detecting Shunt Failure

Eye Ultrasound: A Potential Lifesaver for Detecting Shunt Failure

An eye ultrasound can swiftly and safely detect brain drainage tube failure in children at the emergency department. ( ) A ventricular shunt is a surgically implanted thin, plastic tube that drains extra fluid and relieves pressure on the ...

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