Colic Helped by Probiotics | Gastrointestinal Society
Gastrointestinal Society
Colic is quite common among babies, affecting approximately 3-28% of newborns. Colic is defined by excessive crying for no apparent reason, for at least three hours a day, on a minimum of three days per week, over a period of three or more weeks. Recent studies show that certain bad bacteria, such as Escherichia coli …
Canada’s acceptance rate of asylum seekers highest in 27 years
by Reyhana @ UBC News
Fri Feb 09 07:30:01 PST 2018
CBC interviewed Catherine Dauvergne, dean of the Peter A. Allard Law School at UBC, for a story about people who seek asylum in Canada. She said an increase in approved refugee claims may […]
Does your baby need probiotics? Trust your gut
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It’s no secret that babies and toddlers grow fast. What’s more difficult to unlock, though, is the secret to supporting a child’s growing nutritional needs and promoting digestive health. Beyond consuming a healthy, varied diet, an increasing number of studies show that probiotics may deliver health benefits. Some studies even suggest that certain probiotics reduce crying time in colicky infants. So if you’ve ever been awake at 3 a.m. trying to soothe a colicky baby, take note. What are probiotics, exactly? They are good bacteria that, when consumed in adequate amounts, provide a health benefit. Think of them as the friendly bacteria you want
Probiotics - Probiotic Foods, Supplements, Benfits & Side Effects
Supplement Analyst
Could probiotics be the solution to IBS discomfort and improve GI tract issues? The ultimate guide to probiotic supplements, pills and foods for men and women.
New Published Letter, a response to the ‘number needed to suffer’.
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Fri Feb 02 10:46:36 PST 2018
The new issue of Acta Paediatrica (Februray 2018) includes a letter I wrote in response to a commentary written by a paediatric anaesthetist, Dr Lönnqvist. If you receive an email with a description of the contents of each issue, as … Continue reading
What You Don’t Know About Vaccines
by Talia Zenlea, MD @ Talia Zenlea
Sun Nov 08 15:57:19 PST 2015
Is it OK for doctors to refuse to take care of people who refuse vaccines? Last week, the journal Pediatrics published a study describing the characteristics of physicians who dismiss families for refusing vaccines. Perhaps most shocking was the finding that 83% of the over 500 physicians surveyed reported that in a typical…
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How do I treat my baby's eczema?
BabyCenter Canada
Try this three step approach to treating your baby's eczema.
NUTRITION AND EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
by drnieman @ HealthyKids Blog
Fri Feb 02 04:33:57 PST 2018
THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS A few years ago I found myself in a huge ballroom of a hotel just outside Chicago. It was at a special meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that I discovered the AAP’s agenda of prioritizing early brain development. The discussions centered on toxic stress (bathing the fetal brain, […]
Probiotics Not An Effective Treatment For Infant Colic: Should Colicky Babies Be Treated At All?
Medical Daily
The common probiotic treatment for infant colic, Lactobacillus reuteri, is found to be ineffective in soothing crying episodes, but should colicky babies continue to be treated?
More Than Just the Baby Blues?
by Meghan Carter, MD @ Talia Zenlea
Fri Dec 11 07:18:11 PST 2015
What You Need to Know About Post-Partum Depression Recently many celebs, such as Hayden Panettiere and Drew Barrymore, have opened up about their battles with Post-Partum Depression (PPD). However, despite the “awareness” raised by their stories, most of us still don’t know when the line is crossed from being a hormonal, sleep deprived…
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Inhaled steroids to prevent BPD? Think again…
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Mon Jan 15 12:42:56 PST 2018
The NEUROSIS trial was a high quality trial of inhaled budesonide started before 12 hours in extremely preterm infants (23 to <28 weeks gestation) receiving positive pressure respiratory support. The primary outcome of the trial was survival without needing oxygen … Continue reading
BC Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Suspended
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Wed Oct 04 10:39:29 PDT 2017
One type of colorectal cancer screening test, the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), is currently unavailable in British Columbia due to a manufacturing defect with the liquid reagent used in this test. All BC labs have suspended use of this test until they fix the problem, which may take up to six months from the discovery [...]
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Do probiotics help kids with stomach bugs? | The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
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Researchers at the School of Medicine are leading a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether one of the most commonly used probiotics can safely and effectively treat infants and toddlers suffering from acute gastroenteritis, otherwise known as stomach virus or “stomach flu.” David Schnadower, MD, is the trial’s principal investigator.
Pre-discharge MRI for the very preterm infant?
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Mon Dec 18 11:52:49 PST 2017
For a pre-christmas present, one of the most important recent studies in neonatology. The study is related to the following question: if I wanted to know how best to counsel my very preterm baby parents about potential long-term outcomes, when … Continue reading
Using probiotics in the paediatric population
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As more is learned about the importance of the intestinal microbiome to human health there is increasing interest in the potential benefits of probiotics. Probiotics are live micro-organisms which, when consumed in adequate amounts, confer a health effect ...
New hope for kids with serious food allergies – Today's Parent
Today's Parent
Peanut butter for babies and a pill to block anaphylactic reactions—the latest research on serious food allergies is good news for families.
The Consortium: Sterling Schoen’s ‘Baby’
by Kurt Greenbaum @ The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Mon Feb 12 09:45:23 PST 2018
Washington University management professor “stuck his neck out” to establish what has become the oldest and biggest business education diversity organization.
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Probiotics – Probiotic Foods, Supplements, Pills, Benefits & Side Effects
by Supplement Analyst Research Team @ Supplement Analyst
Tue Nov 01 13:37:13 PDT 2016
Curious about the benefits of probiotics or possible probiotic side effects? With growing interest around probiotics, science has begun to uncover some big benefits from these tiny organisms. In this article we’ll answer what are probiotics, what do probiotics do, compare the benefits of probiotics for men vs. probiotics for women and explain how probiotics supplements work to keep you healthy and performing at optimal levels.
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Treating newborn drug withdrawal by getting back to nature | All Things Neonatal
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Fri Jan 12 10:15:09 PST 2018
Treating newborn drug withdrawal by getting back to nature
All Things Neonatal
I wish it were otherwise, but in my practice, I have seen a growing number of pregnancies complicated by signs of substance withdrawal in newborn babies. Print, online, and broadcast news sources i…
How Do I Know If My Baby Has Colic? | Fitness Reloaded
Fitness Reloaded
And how to treat your baby if he/she does suffer from colic.
Welcome Letter
by paragon_inac2017 @ INAC2017
Tue Sep 13 01:15:29 PDT 2016
Welcome! On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 3rd Congress of the International Neonatology Association to be held in Lyon, France, 7 – 9 July, 2017. The inaugural INA conference held in Valencia Spain in April 2014 was a resounding success with delegates from 58 countries and outstanding sessions […]
ISAPP RELEASES NEW INFOGRAPHIC: “PROBIOTICS: DISPELLING MYTHS”
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Sun Jan 21 16:56:17 PST 2018
How often do you hear information about probiotics that is just plain wrong? Too often write-ups on probiotics in blogs, websites, articles written by the lay press, and even sometimes in scientific journals is not true to the science. The latest ISAPP infographic corrects several common misconceptions...
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ISAPP Digs Deeper into Evidence on Probiotics for Colic with New Meta-Analysis
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Wed Jan 03 11:28:39 PST 2018
January 3, 2018. Evidence exists for gut microbiota differences between infants with and without colic, with one probiotic strain of particular interest therapeutically for colicky infants: Lactobacillus reuteri DSM17938. Discussion groups convened at the 2014 and 2016 ISAPP meetings, both led by Prof. Michael Cabana...
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When Testosterone Drops: Anti-Aging for Male Baby Boomers
by Editor @ Naturopathic Doctor News and Review
Tue Feb 06 10:58:26 PST 2018
Janice Seibert, ND Naturopathic Perspective The testes, unlike the ovaries, are capable of making testosterone well past the age of 70. Compared to women, men do not experience an abrupt reduction in endogenous sex hormone production.1 Rather, testosterone decline in men is a gradual process, occurring at approximately 1% per year, beginning at 30-40 years […]
There's finally an option for soothing some colicky babies - Futurity
Futurity
"Families of exclusively breastfed babies with colic now have an option of trying something that may help, whereas in the past, there really was no effective option available."
Time to abandon the Papile classification? (part 2)
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Thu Dec 07 10:37:04 PST 2017
As I mentioned in the last post, the initial report of outcomes by Bassan and others showed that the infants with severity score 0, (unilateral haemorrhage without midline shift affecting one zone) had reasonably good outcomes, 7 of 8 had … Continue reading
Figure 1: Major mechanisms of action of probiotics.
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See figure: 'Major mechanisms of action of probiotics.' from publication 'Probiotic Mechanisms of Action' on ResearchGate, the professional network for scientists.
Biopron® DROPS
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Use to maintain a healthy immune system Special form of probiotic oil drops for comfortable use Intended for children from birth.
Shaping a more equal society
by Kurt Greenbaum @ The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Mon Feb 12 09:50:58 PST 2018
Alumni of The Consortium for the Graduate Study in Management do well by doing good.
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Can’t intubate to give surfactant? Maybe try this!
by winnineo @ All Things Neonatal
Thu Dec 28 05:53:51 PST 2017
Intubation is not an easy skill to maintain with the declining opportunities that exist as we move more and more to supporting neonates with CPAP. In the tertiary centres this is true and even more so in rural centres or non academic sites where the number of deliveries are lower and the number of infants […]
Probiotics: the importance of the complete product
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Sat Feb 10 21:18:55 PST 2018
February 11, 2018. By Dr. Olaf F.A. Larsen, Assistant Professor (0.2 FTE) at Athena Institute, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Science Manager at Yakult Netherlands. Probiotics are, according to the WHO and later updated by a consensus panel convened by ISAPP, defined as “live...
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IBD Research and Treatment: Canada’s Fame and Shame
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Tue Sep 12 13:22:05 PDT 2017
Patients, Advocates and The Cameron Institute, issue call for equal access to IBD treatments CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO (September 12, 2017) – Approximately 233,000 Canadians know how it feels to wake up every day with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), which includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – painful autoimmune disorders which attack the gastrointestinal tract.1,2 A new [...]
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Resuscitating before 22 weeks. It’s happening.
by winnineo @ All Things Neonatal
Thu Nov 16 17:47:22 PST 2017
Given that today is world prematurity day it seems fitting to talk about prematurity at the absolute extreme of it. It has been some time since as a regional program we came to accept that we would offer resuscitation to preterm infants born as early as 23 weeks gestational age. This is perhaps a little […]
Is our approach to ventilation really harming babies? | All Things Neonatal
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Thu Sep 07 04:58:29 PDT 2017
Probiotics might save lives in low-resource countries
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Mon Feb 05 13:12:01 PST 2018
After several years of preliminary investigations, a huge RCT has been published from India (Panigrahi P, et al. A randomized synbiotic trial to prevent sepsis among infants in rural India. Nature. 2017;548:407.) which enrolled babies over 2 kg birth weight … Continue reading
The Times They Are A-Changin’ With Probiotics
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Fri Dec 15 08:41:59 PST 2017
December 15, 2017. By Prof. Daniel Merenstein, MD, Department of Family Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC. I had a surprising encounter a few weeks ago in the clinic. I was caught off guard, had to take a step back and think about what...
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LEG AND FEET ISSUES
by drnieman @ HealthyKids Blog
Tue Jan 09 19:15:01 PST 2018
Childhood development can be a time of both excitement and stress. On the one hand it is exciting for parents to document their baby’s progress. Who will forget that first smile or who will delete the video taken when a child took his or her first step? But what if the folks notice that the […]
BABY-LED APPROACH TO EATING SOLIDS
by drnieman @ HealthyKids Blog
Thu Apr 27 11:17:59 PDT 2017
It is always interesting to read about parenting trends where parents are influenced by popular books or non-traditional ideas. The level of parental passion determines the speed and magnitude with which trends spread—often globally. What is equally interesting is how fast, or more often how slowly, the medical community catch up with whatever is trending. […]
Continuous glucose monitoring in NICU may be around the corner
by winnineo @ All Things Neonatal
Thu Nov 23 03:43:17 PST 2017
We sure do poke a lot of babies to test their blood glucose levels. Some of these babies don’t have so much blood to spare either so checking sugars multiple times a day can drain the body of that precious blood they so need for other functions. Taking too much can always be addressed with […]
30-Second IBS Test – PSA
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Fri Sep 08 10:37:30 PDT 2017
View our new public service announcement on the 30-second irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) test. Take the 30-Second IBS Test and learn more about the symptoms and treatments of IBS. Watch more of our PSAs, which will be running on television and radio stations across British Columbia from July 2017-July 2018. Want to learn more [...]
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There’s finally an option for soothing some colicky babies
by Imogen Crump-Melbourne @ There’s finally an option for soothing some colicky babies – Futurity
Tue Jan 16 07:12:15 PST 2018
"Families of exclusively breastfed babies with colic now have an option of trying something that may help, whereas in the past, there really was no effective option available."
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Video
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Wed Oct 25 11:16:30 PDT 2017
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the upper portion of the digestive tract is not functioning properly, causing stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. The most common symptoms are acid reflux and heartburn. To learn more about the symptoms of GERD, and the different ways to treat GERD, watch the video below. Want [...]
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Resources | ISAPP
International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Look here for useful resources from reputable organizations or initiatives globally on probiotic and prebiotic science.
Antioxidants for Female Infertility: A Review of the Literature
by Editor @ Naturopathic Doctor News and Review
Tue Feb 06 10:06:23 PST 2018
Erica Nikiforuk, BSc, ND, RAc Tolle Causam Infertility, defined as trying to conceive for over 1 year with no success,1 affects as many as 16% of Canadian couples.2 While the cause of infertility is not always identified, it is important to assess for both female and male factors. Female factors include ovulatory dysfunction, tubal or […]
Inhaled Steroids to Prevent BPD? Think again… again!
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Tue Jan 16 08:51:59 PST 2018
The NEUROSIS trial that I discussed in my previous post has, among other published trials, most in common with the trial by Nakamura published in 2016. Nakamura T, et al. Early inhaled steroid use in extremely low birthweight infants: a … Continue reading
An international plastics treaty could avert a “Silent Spring” for our seas
by Reyhana @ UBC News
Fri Feb 09 07:35:58 PST 2018
Linda Nowlan, a professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC, wrote an op-ed for The Conversation about an international plastic treaty. “Canada can start a race […]
Canadians can expect 5 more interest rate hikes in next 2 years: Economist
by Reyhana @ UBC News
Fri Feb 09 07:37:58 PST 2018
Business in Vancouver quoted Giovanni Gallipoli, a UBC economics professor, about expected upcoming interest rate increases. He said the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve should raise both […]
Global FoodOmics: A Crowd-Sourced Window Into Microbes In Our Foods
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Thu Jan 25 05:00:30 PST 2018
January 25, 2018. By Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD , Dairy & Food Culture Technologies Among the factors under our control, diet may be the most important determinant of our gut microbiota. Observations from the American Gut Project suggest that foods containing live microbes increase fecal bacterial diversity, which is generally...
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Probiotics for extremely preterm infants
Neonatal Research
The use of probiotics for Necrotising enterocolitis prophylaxis in the very preterm is increasing across Canada. There are apparently, though, centers that will only give them to larger preterm inf…
GI Society Receives the BCAB Humanitarian Award
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Mon Jun 26 09:00:07 PDT 2017
British Columbians will soon be invited to get good advice about their gut at Badgut.org, thanks to a generous airtime donation by the province’s broadcasters. The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) announced its members have chosen the GI (Gastrointestinal) Society and its associated registered charity, the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research, as this year’s [...]
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Oh, Canada: The Controversy Over Neonatal Eye Ointment
by Talia Zenlea, MD @ Talia Zenlea
Thu Dec 03 12:21:00 PST 2015
Neonatal Eye Ointment and the Canadian Controversy Local mommy groups are abuzz this week after Canadian news outlet, Global, reported that the mandatory application of prophylactic eye ointment to newborns was “ineffective, outdated and unethical.” What followed were two camps: happy hippies, and a lot of pissed off doctors. All of this suggesting…
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Curing genetic diseases
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Thu Jan 18 09:28:41 PST 2018
One of the most difficult things that we have to deal with, as neonatologists and pediatricians, is to announce the diagnosis of a lethal, or a lifelong life-changing, genetic diagnosis. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Werdnig-Hoffman disease), and Haemophilia A are 2 … Continue reading
Diazoxide for treating hypoglycemia. Is earlier use better?
by winnineo @ All Things Neonatal
Thu Feb 08 04:37:16 PST 2018
Hypoglycemia has to be one of the most common conditions that we treat in the newborn admitted to NICU. For many infants the transitional phase of hypoglycemia can be longer than a couple low blood sugars and as nurses commonly express, it doesn’t take long before the heels of these infants begin to resemble hamburger. […]
The good bugs: Recommended use of probiotics in children
BEYOND THE COUNTER
“Why is my child’s doctor recommending a probiotic?” I hear this question daily working as a pharmacy student in a pharmacy which is in the same building as a busy pediatric practice. Recently som…
2017 Survey Report: Clostridium difficile Infection
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Wed Jan 17 10:09:47 PST 2018
The GI Society represents Canadians living with gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, including those who have experienced Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), and the devastating digestive symptoms that occur from this infection. We offer patient education on a wide array of GI conditions, in text and video formats, including a video on the development, symptoms, and treatments [...]
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Treating newborn drug withdrawal by getting back to nature
by winnineo @ All Things Neonatal
Thu Jan 11 19:07:37 PST 2018
I wish it were otherwise, but in my practice, I have seen a growing number of pregnancies complicated by signs of substance withdrawal in newborn babies. Print, online, and broadcast news sources include regular reports on the “opioid crisis”. Data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information indicate that in 2016-17, about 1 in 200 […]
Four gut bacteria decrease asthma risk in infants
UBC News
New research finds that infants can be protected from getting asthma if they acquire four types of gut bacteria by three months of age.
IBD Awareness Month – PSA
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Wed Nov 01 03:00:14 PDT 2017
View our new public service announcement on IBD Awareness Month. And then click the links below to learn more about inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Watch more of our PSAs, which will be running on television and radio stations across British Columbia from July 2017-July 2018. Want to learn more [...]
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Oh, Canada: The Controversy Over Neonatal Eye Ointment - Talia Zenlea
Talia Zenlea
Neonatal Eye Ointment and the Canadian Controversy Local mommy groups are abuzz this week after Canadian news outlet, Global, reported that the mandatory application of prophylactic eye ointment to newborns was “ineffective, outdated and unethical.” What followed were two camps: happy hippies, and a lot of pissed off doctors. All of this suggesting…
New Study: IBD Focus Group in Vancouver
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Fri Oct 13 12:23:14 PDT 2017
Do You Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? If you have IBD (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), Dr. Ted Steiner (infectious disease doctor) and his research team, in partnership with the GI Society, would like to invite you to participate in a focus group. A focus group involves a group of people who are asked what [...]
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ISAPP BOARD MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN PEDIATRIC PROBIOTIC CONFERENCE IN ITALY
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Wed Feb 07 15:29:04 PST 2018
ISAPP Board Members, Professors Michael Cabana MD MPH and Seppo Salminen PhD, will be participating in the 4th Annual Prebiotics and Probiotics in Pediatrics conference in Bari, Italy April 12-14, 2018. Prof. Cabana will be chairing a panel on colic and will discuss findings from a meta-analysis of L. reuteri as an intervention for colic. This meta-analysis,...
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Scotiabank Charity Challenge
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Thu Apr 13 12:11:27 PDT 2017
The Gastrointestinal Society is thrilled to announce that it will be participating in the 2017 Scotiabank Charity Challenge! The Vancouver races will be happening on June 25, 2017, and the GI Society needs YOUR help to raise funds and awareness for those living with gastrointestinal and liver conditions across Canada. Runners can participate in either [...]
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The Vaccine That Prevents Cancer
by Erin Beattie, MD @ Talia Zenlea
Wed Dec 16 16:05:32 PST 2015
HPV? We’ve Got You Covered There are more than 100 types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) out there, and it’s a VERY common virus that affects both females and males. How common? About 75% of sexually active Canadians will have at least one HPV infection during their lifetime. And we have to…
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ISAPP works to have evidence-based usage of probiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrheoa implemented in UK
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Fri Jan 12 05:00:05 PST 2018
January 12, 2018. Antibiotics are amongst the most commonly prescribed drugs in UK hospitals. However, as well as treating infection they can cause disruption to the gastrointestinal microbiota. This can lead to the relatively common side-effect of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) which often delays discharge. More...
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Resilience as a measure of health: implications for health claims for foods
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Tue Jan 16 05:15:24 PST 2018
January 16, 2018. By Mary Ellen Sanders PhD, Sylvie Binda PhD, Seppo Salminen PhD, Karen Scott PhD Demonstrating health benefits for healthy people is a challenge faced by those attempting to communicate claims on a health promoting food. Foods, in many global regulatory frameworks, are...
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Running Clinic
by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society
Thu May 25 14:37:09 PDT 2017
Have you been diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Do you want to get into running but don’t want to train alone? Would you like a reason to get outside and become healthier and more physically active? If so, the Gastrointestinal Society’s brand-new running clinic for people with active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis [...]
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Talking Science with ISAPP’s Science Translation Committee
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Wed Jan 31 08:21:35 PST 2018
By Christopher Cifelli, PhD, VP of Nutrition Research, National Dairy Council. Communicating with others is an essential part of everyday life. We are constantly sharing information about a variety of topics with friends, family, and even strangers. Most of the time the interaction is easy...
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Clinical Efficacy of Probiotics: Review of the Evidence... : Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
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tions, probiotics cause clinical deterioration. This report is a review and evaluation of the evidence or lack thereof to support a beneficial effect of probiotic agents in a variety of pediatric conditions and to review the safety and potential adverse events that may be encountered when using probiotics. It is also important to emphasize that probiotics are highly heterogeneous with differences in composition, biological activity, and dose among the different probiotic preparations....
How Long to Get Abs For You Specifically? [5 Step Guide]
by Maria @ Fitness Reloaded
Tue Nov 21 05:08:30 PST 2017
Getting to visible abs is a goal many people have (sometimes out loud, sometimes in secret because admitting you care for aesthetics is looked down upon by society.) The question is how long will it take YOU specifically to get abs if you were to start a diet and exercise program?
A Magic Bullet to Reduce Duration of Treatment and Hospital Stays for Newborns With NAS | All Things Neonatal
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Fri Sep 22 05:18:19 PDT 2017
Does tactile stimulation in the delivery room actually do anything?
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Fri Feb 02 14:24:57 PST 2018
One of the things that is done in neonatal resuscitation that isn’t part of resuscitating older patients is tactile stimulation. Babies who are apneic and/or floppy often receive stimulation in the form of rubbing the back, patting or flicking the … Continue reading
Endotracheal intubation, making it safer for babies
by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research
Mon Feb 05 12:14:16 PST 2018
Many of our patients need invasive ventilatory support, for which endotracheal intubation is required, but we intubate many fewer babies than in the past. We also very rarely intubate babies for endotracheal suction to remove meconium any longer. Which means … Continue reading
Stubborn PDAs despite prophylactic indomethacin!
by winnineo @ All Things Neonatal
Wed Dec 06 20:46:37 PST 2017
As time goes by, I find myself gravitating to reviews of Canadian research more and more. We have a lot of great research happening in this country of ours and especially when I see an author or two I know personally I find it compelling to review such papers. Today is one of those days […]
Do dietary effects on gut microbiota promote health in older individuals? Reid and colleagues gain insights into microbiota composition across the lifespan
by ISAPP @ International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
Mon Jan 22 05:00:12 PST 2018
January 22, 2018. By Dr. Gregor Reid ISAPP Board of Directors member Dr. Gregor Reid recently co-authored a cross-sectional study in a cohort of over 1000 very healthy Chinese participants from 3 to over 100 years of age in order to gain insights on ‘healthy’...
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Canadian and FDA Labeling Guidance – The Complete Guide to FDA Label Requirements and Canadian Packaging
by Supplement Analyst Research Team @ Supplement Analyst
Mon Jun 19 14:24:49 PDT 2017
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