NWF Daily News. 11/28/2017
The young men are special education students who run the gift shop with their classmates, all of whom have autism or an intellectual disability. Together, the students order merchandise, stock the shelves, serve customers and calculate profits.
Yahoo! News. 11/21/2017
For an 11-month-old boy in Denver, ingesting marijuana may have triggered a heart problem that ultimately led to his death, according to a recent report of the case. If the report's hypothesis is true, the case would mark the first time a person has died from a marijuana overdose. But the findings are far from definitive — as a single case, the report cannot prove that marijuana exposure was actually the cause of the infant's death.
Times Union. 11/13/2017
Starting November 13, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza will again donate a portion of all holiday gift card sales to The Dan Marino Foundation.
ABC News MACH. 11/13/2017
Dr. Saima Aftab, medical director of the Fetal Care Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, agreed that the fertility treatment field has not yet reached the point where this procedure could be done in men.
"Even for women, there's still a reason for caution" as researchers collect more information about the safety procedure, Aftab said. "[We're] still far away from understanding enough to be able to do this safely in men," she said.
Financial Content. 11/1/2017
In support of the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico as a result of the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Bobbi-Toads, an exclusive line of customizable children's sneakers, today announced that the brand has shipped 1,050 pairs of shoes to Puerto Rican families in need.
Live Science. 10/31/2017
A California woman became pregnant while she was already pregnant, in an extremely rare case that resulted in her carrying "twins" with two different sets of parents.
CBS 8. 10/16/2017
December 3, 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the world's first human-to-human heart transplant, notes Mark Oristano, author of "Surgeons' Story" (ISBN: 978-1935953784). South African physician Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the surgery which astonished the world in Capetown. The patient, 54-year old Louis Washkansky, lived with another person's heart pumping his blood for 18 days.
CBS 8. 10/10/2017
In honor of the company's 20th Birthday, Build-A-Bear today announced a donation of 20,000 teddy bears that will be distributed among two dozen children's hospitals across the United States.
Doctors Lounge. 10/6/2017
Discontinuation of the pain-free nasal spray flu vaccine hasn't led to a drop in childhood influenza vaccination -- at least not in Oregon. In 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on vaccines reported that the nasal spray vaccine (FluMist) was ineffective and advised against its use.
Long Room. 9/28/2017
First Lady Melania Trump traveled to New York City on Wednesday to attend a luncheon celebrating the opening of a new healing garden at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. Trump was joined at the event by Barbara Nicklaus, co-founder of the Nicklaus Children Health Care Foundation, according to the White House.
Herald & Review. 9/26/2017
As many as one in five U.S. teens may have suffered a concussion, and contact sports might often be the cause. That's the conclusion of new research that included more than 13,000 teens. It also found that nearly 6 percent of teens reported having more than one concussion.
Health Day. 9/25/2017
Kids who see gun violence in movies are more likely to play with and fire a gun if they have access to one, a new study finds.
Telemundo 20. 9/18/2017
Among patients who undergo childhood heart surgery for the severe birth defect single-ventricle disease, two-thirds of survivors require a surgical or catheter-based procedure within 20 years. Pediatric cardiology researchers note that doctors should counsel families about the likelihood of re-interventions.
ABC Local 10 News. 9/16/2017
Jeimy Solis was waiting for a miracle. Her 10-year-old daughter remained at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Saturday clinging to life. Melanie Martinez was among the many children who arrived to the hospital with Hurricane-Irma related injuries this week.
Medical Press. 9/15/2017
The number of hospitalized infants, children and teens who experienced adverse reactions to opioid painkillers increased by more than half between 2003 and 2012, according to research being presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2017 National Conference.
Sun Sentinel. 9/5/2017
As one of the strongest hurricanes in history approaches South Florida, parents are pulling double duty, working to prepare not only their houses but also their families for the coming storm. The best way to do that is with calm and compassion, said Dr. Sara Rivero-Conil, a licensed pediatric psychologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami.
CBS 8. 8/29/2017
"New Frontiers" is developing a new medical series exploring the internationally adopted surgical techniques of Dr. Harry L. Shufflebarger and the innovative pediatric work performed at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. This TV series will be released on cable TV, and short segments will be released on on-demand TV such as Amazon, Roku, Vimeo, iTunes and other on-demand platforms.
Channel 6 Now. 8/26/2017
Kids are driven mostly by food preferences -- not healthy eating -- in choosing their snacks. But some can be swayed by food brands and their own allowance, according to new research.
The Southern Illinoisan. 8/15/2017
Children who get too little sleep may be more likely to have risk factors for type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
The study of more than 4,500 British kids found a link between kids' sleep habits and certain diabetes "risk markers." Children who slept fewer hours each night tended to be a bit heavier and to show more insulin resistance.
NBC 6 Miami. 8/14/2017
For close to three minutes next Monday countless eyes will be to the sky to experience a rare wonder - a total eclipse. We won't have front row seats to the whole show here in South Florida - but enthusiasm is still high.
But you need to take precaution if you plan to watch the partial eclipse on display in our area. Ophthalmologist Dr. Roberto Warman at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, is making sure his patients are aware of the dangers.
Benzinga. 8/11/2017
Healthy Humor, the performing arts organization whose performers create moments of joy, wonder, laughter and comfort for hospitalized children and all others who are most in need, is delighted to announce a major new partnership with Moose Toys, the Australian-based toy design, development and distribution company; which will enable Healthy Humor to launch Red Nose Docs, its flagship healthcare clowning program, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the oldest pediatric hospital in the United States. The program will start operating at the hospital in the fall, joining 11 other pediatric hospitals across the country that are part of the Healthy Humor family.
Doctors Lounge. 8/8/2017
Low blood sugar affects about one in six newborns, and new research suggests it could lead to brain difficulties in childhood.
FOX12 OREGON. 7/26/2017
The market research report provides an in-depth analysis of the major AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER industry leading players along with the company profiles and strategies adopted by them.
Womens Health. 7/25/2017
Children whose mothers have any sort of fever throughout pregnancy might have barely elevated odds of creating an autism spectrum disorder, a brand new research suggests.
Science Daily. 7/25/2017
Better understanding of practical imaging techiques with regard to neonatal soft-tissue tumors can improve patient care, according to an article.
Yahoo News. 7/24/2017
Eden Carlson experienced brain damage after she nearly drowned in a swimming pool. A controversial report claims that oxygen therapy reversed her brain damage, but experts are very skeptical.
Yahoo News. 7/21/2017
A newborn baby in Iowa died this week from an infection with the virus that causes cold sores, which she likely contracted from a kiss, her doctors say. But how does this happen?
NBC 2. 7/14/2017
There's been a great deal of attention paid lately to the potential lasting damage of head blows suffered by professional football players.
Health Medicine Network. 7/13/2017
In a court hearing on Thursday (July 13), the parents of Charlie Gard, the critically ill baby in Britain, were at odds with their son’s hospital over a seemly straightforward fact: The size of their baby’s head.
UPI. 6/26/2017
Growing up poor might put you at risk for heart failure in adulthood, a new study suggests.
FOX 12. 6/20/2017
Each year in America, nearly 1,300 children die from guns, with boys and blacks struck down most often, federal health officials report.
Dorctors Lounge. 6/19/2017
Many don't receive medications recommended to beat these dependencies, researchers say.
CBS News. 6/7/2017
Children who drink alternatives to dairy milk, including soy, almond or rice milks, appear to be slightly shorter than their peers who drink cow's milk, according to new research.
WebMD. 5/31/2017
Millions of Americans have had to swear off shellfish, eggs, peanuts or soy to avoid allergic reactions that can range from stomach cramps to life-threatening swelling of the airways, new research shows.
Miami Herald. 5/27/2017
The procedure doesn’t require surgery; instead, it uses intense heat to pinpoint and destroy the tumor.
Local 10 News. 5/26/2017
A multi-disciplinary team at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is conducting an FDA approved study into an incision-less procedure to treat centrally located brain tumors.
Miami Herald. 5/26/2017
What if the power to fight cancer more effectively was within you? Researchers are trying to harness that superpower, by studying how a patient’s own immune system battles cancer.
Miami Herald. 5/26/2017
For a child getting chemo, virtual reality games at hospital can feel like Disney.
Local 10 News. 5/25/2017
Ellis underwent a procedure at Nicklaus Children's Hospital to correct the rare condition, called metopic craniosynostosis, where the bones in the skull fuse together.
Health Day. 5/22/2017
One recommendation is that fruit juice be limited for toddlers and older children, and babies shouldn't have any at all before their first birthday.
CBS News. 5/15/2017
Fewer U.S. babies are dying from SIDS, but certain minorities remain at greater risk, a new study finds.
CBS News. 5/15/2017
Fewer U.S. babies are dying from SIDS, but certain minorities remain at greater risk, a new study finds.
Doctors Lounge. 5/5/2017
Health information gleaned online can alter parents' views on the advice they get from a pediatrician, a small study finds.
GlobeNewswire. 5/1/2017
Advanced product training & clinical symposium in 3D spinal solutions reinforce K2M’s global commitment to continued medical education.
CBS News | Healthday. 3/7/2017
Parents of young children with pets in the home shouldbe careful with pet medications, a recent study suggests. Dr. Barbara Pena shares her insights in this article.
WebMD. 2/2/2017
Liquid laundry detergent pods may be convenient, but young children are suffering vision-threatening burns from the chemicals inside them in increasing numbers, a new study finds.
NBC-2. 1/12/2017
Lee Health will cut the ribbon for the first child urgent care center in the region. The Golisano-Nicklaus Children's Health Center is located off Pine Ridge Road in Naples. It will focus on pediatric specialty and urgent care needs.
Naples Herald. 1/4/2017
The Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital of Miami have partnered to create a new 29,000-square-foot pediatric health center and urgent care facility in Naples.