Helping little lungs to breathe their first

Article Abstract:

Premature babies with respiratory problems can be helped by the thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) drug given to mothers who may give birth prematurely. It crosses the placenta and matures the lungs of the foetus by about two weeks. At birth, lungs change from secreting fluid to absorbing it, so that the baby can breathe. The Wellcome Trust and the British Lung Foundation are sponsoring research into this mechanism by Professor Richard Olver of Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Scotland.

Research, Development and progression, Infants, Lungs, Lung, Premature birth, Infant development, Thyrotropin releasing factor, Thyrotropin releasing hormone

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Current thinking on pain relief

Article Abstract:

Pain can be relieved by microcurrent therapy where low voltage, low-frequency electric currents are applied directly to the body. The US Ultima machines are similar to those providing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (Tens) which uses stronger current and acts on nerves going from the pain area. Microcurrent therapy works directly on the damaged cells and triggers chemical reactions stimulating the healing process.

Care and treatment, Pain, Pain management, Electric currents, Electric current, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Ultima

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A lotta bottle - but less brain food

Article Abstract:

The long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs) which are present in breast milk are thought to be responsible for raising the IQ of breast-fed children compared with those who were bottle-fed. However, formula milk manufacturers have not responded by adding LCPs to their products, a failure which has attracted considerable criticism from nutritionists. They believe that manufacturers will only respond when forced to do so.

Infant formulas

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