Young Hyperactive Girls More Likely To Have Serious Problems As Adults

Young girls who are hyperactive are more likely to get hooked on smoking, under-perform in school or jobs and gravitate towards mentally abusive relationships as adults, according to a joint study by researchers from the Universit~A de Montr~A al and the University College London (UCL).

Encouraging Preschool Kids To Talk To Themselves

Parents should not worry when their pre-schoolers talk to themselves; in fact, they should encourage it, says Adam Winsler, an associate professor of psychology at George Mason University. His recent study published in Early Childhood Research Quarterly showed that 5-year-olds do better on motor tasks when they talk to themselves out loud (either spontaneously or when told to do so by an adult) than when they are silent.

Stimulant Treatment For Young Children With ADHD Does Not Lead To Increased Risk Of Substance Abuse In Early Adulthood

Treatment of children with stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not increase the risk of substance abuse later in adolescence and early adulthood.

It's Only Heartburn...or Is It? Chronic Heartburn A Risk Factor For Precursor To Esophageal Cancer

If you have or have ever had chronic heartburn, you may be at risk for Barrett's esophagus, a serious complication of chronic, severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Barrett's esophagus has been recognized as a major risk factor for developing cancer of the esophagus, the seventh deadliest cancer in men in the United States.

NDO Receives FDA 510 K Clearance For Plicator II TM

NDO Surgical, Inc. (NDO) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Company's Plicator II(TM) multiple implant technology for immediate sale and distribution. Plicator II technology offers improved outcomes for harder-to-treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients.

Correlation Discovered Between GERD And Obesity In Females

A group of scientists recently discovered an association between being overweight and a disease called gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) in women.This discovery was published in the Sept. 14 issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology by a research group led by Dr.

Transcutaneous Cervical Esophageal Ultrasound Can Not Substitute For 24-h PH Monitoring Or Manometry

24-h pH monitoring and esophageal manometry are the gold standards of methods used for diagnosing GER and esophageal motor disorders, respectively. Intraluminal refluxate can be recognized by US images. Sonographic GER diagnosis is made by backward movement of gastric content into the esophagus and the visualization of the clearance of refluxate material.

Frequency Of Transient Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxation May Be Decreased By Electroacupuncture At PC6

The First Hospital of Peking University, China-Research, has shown that electroacupuncture at PC6 may decrease the frequency of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation (TLESR), which is the main mechanism underlying gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Night-Time Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep, New Studies Reveal

According to results of a survey presented at the 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less typical manifestations or symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is associated with significant sleep impairment.

Little Known, But Potentially Serious, Manifestations Of Acid Reflux Highlighted By Studies

GERD can masquerade as persistent cough or even severe chest painMany people may not realize that symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain can be caused by acid reflux into the esophagus, because they do not experience classic heartburn symptoms or acid regurgitation.