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Children With Peanut And Tree Nut Allergies And Policy Issues Involving The School Environment, Linda Marie Elgart

UCHC Graduate School Masters Theses 2003 - 2010

No abstract provided.

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 03, March 2003, David Galloway, Ann Sutton, Katie Prout Matias, Donna R. Copeland Phd

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Pediatric Oncologists Search for More Effective Drugs to Treat an ‘Orphan Disease’
• Collaborative Studies Lead to Better Survival Rates in Young Patients with Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Protecting the Heart and Gastrointestinal Tract from Treatment-Associated Damage Is an Important Element of Cancer Care
• House Call: Conquering the Pain of Cancer
• DiaLog: Recognizing and Treating Cognitive Dysfunctions in Survivors of Childhood Cancers, by Donna R. Copeland, PhD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics

U.S. Ratification Of The Convention On The Rights Of The Child, John Quigley

Saint Louis University Public Law Review

No abstract provided.

Why The United States Should Not Ratify The Convention On The Rights Of The Child, Richard G. Wilkins, Adam Becker, Jeremy Harris, Donlu Thayer

Saint Louis University Public Law Review

No abstract provided.

Factors Associated With Elevated Blood Lead Concentrations In Children In Karachi, Pakistan, Mohammad Hossein Rahbar, Franklin White, Mubina Agboatwalla, Siroos Hozhabri, Stephen Luby

Community Health Sciences

Objectives: To confirm whether blood lead concentrations in Karachi were as high as reported in 1989 and to identify which types of exposure to lead contribute most to elevated blood lead concentrations in children in Karachi.
Methods: A total of 430 children aged 36-60 months were selected through a geographically stratified design from the city centre, two suburbs, a rural community and an island situated within the harbour at Karachi. Blood samples were collected from children and a pretested questionnaire was administered to assess the effect of various types of exposure. Cooked food, drinking-water and house dust samples were collected …

Growth Pattern Of Primary School Children In Benghazi, Libya, Marwan M. Al-Sharbati, Ameer A. Younan, Omar H.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: To fi nd the growth trends in a sample of schoolchildren in Benghazi (Libya), and to compare it with international and other local growth charts, as a step for setting the national curves. Method: From 25th February to 31st October 1993, a sample of 2,022 pupils (1,160 boys and 862 girls) were randomly selected from three public primary schools in three different socio-economic areas in Benghazi. A questionnaire consisting of social and scholastic items was distributed to teachers a few days before the examination. The height and weight of all the pupils were measured according to the standards of …

Assessing The Body Composition Of 6-17 Year-Old Black And White Girls In Field Studies, John A. Morrison, Shumei S. Guo, Bonny L. Specker, Wm. Cameron Chumlea, Susan Z. Yanovski, Jack A. Yanovski

Ethel Austin Martin Program Publications

The purpose of the study was to develop ethnic-specific equations for fat-free mass (FFM) from selected anthropometric dimensions and bioelectrical impedance measures of resistance (R) and reactance (Xc) for use in the NHLBI Growth and Heath Study. Using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measures of body composition as the dependent variable and field measures of body composition by anthropometry and bioelectrical impedance as the explanatory variables, ethnic-specific prediction equations were developed on a sample of girls representing a wide range of ages and BMI. The equations were cross-validated using (1) the Prediction of Sum of Squares (PRESS) statistic and (2) an independent …

Expression Of Secretory Protein In Saliva And Gingival Crevicular Fluid Of Children, Thiruvanamalai Palaniswamy Sivakumar

SoDM Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Physical Activity: Essential Component In Primary And Secondary Curricula For Lifelong Health, Maril Mccord

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Chronic disease, preventable illness and injury, and growing trends of sedentary behaviors have currently been associated with the American population. It is estimated that 70% of all deaths in America are attributable to chronic disease of a preventable nature. Childhood disease has declined only to be replaced by new waves of social, environmental, and behavioral factors which manifest as health risks. At least 68 million Americans suffer from some form of heart disease while nearly 60% of adults lead sedentary lifestyles. The challenge in the nation is to counter these trends by implementation of policy and programs for healthier habits …

Is Malnutrition Declining? An Analysis Of Changes In Levels Of Childhood Malnutrition Since 1980, Mercedes De Onis, Edward A. Frongillo Jr., Monika Blo¨ Ssner

Faculty Publications

Nutritional status is the best global indicator of well-being in children. Although many surveys of children have been conducted since the 1970s, lack of comparability between them has made it difficult to monitor trends in child malnutrition.

Cross-sectional data from 241 nationally representative surveys were analysed in a standard way to produce comparable results of low height-for-age (stunting). Multilevel modelling was applied to estimate regional and global trends from 1980 to 2005.

The prevalence of stunting has fallen in developing countries from 47% in 1980 to 33% in 2000 (i.e. by 40 million), although progress has been uneven according to …

Micronutrient And Iron Supplementation And Effective Anti-Malarial Treatment Synergistically Improve Childhood Anaemia, H. Ekvall, Zul Premji, A. Bjorkman

Pathology, East Africa

The control of childhood anaemia in malaria holoendemic areas is a major public health challenge for which an optimal strategy remains to be determined. Malaria prevention may compromise the development of partial immunity. Regular micronutrient supplementation has been suggested as an alternative but its effectiveness remains unsettled. We therefore conducted a randomised placebo-controlled intervention trial with 207 Tanzanian children aged 5 months to 3 years on the efficacy of supervised supplementation of low-dose micronutrients including iron (Poly Vi-Sol with iron) three times per week, with an average attendance of ≥ 90%. The mean haemoglobin (Hb) level increased by 8 g/l …

Global Cns Gene Transfer For A Childhood Neurogenetic Enzyme Deficiency: Canavan Disease., Paola Leone, Christopher G Janson, Scott J Mcphee, Matthew J During

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

The neurogenetic prototypic disease on which we chose to test our gene therapy strategy is Canavan disease (CD). CD is an autosomal recessive leukodystrophy associated with spongiform degeneration of the brain. At present the disease is uniformly fatal in affected probands. CD is characterized by mutations in the aspartoacylase (ASPA) gene, resulting in loss of enzyme activity. In this review, recent evidence is summarized on the etiology and possible treatments for CD. In particular, we discuss two gene delivery systems representing recent advances in both viral and liposome technology: a novel cationic liposome-polymer-DNA (LPD) complex, DCChol/DOPE-protamine, as well as recombinant …

A Survey Of Florida Law Governing Foster Care In Comparison To The United Kingdom And Canada, Alyssa R. Zebrowsky

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

A grand jury report issued in the spring of 1998 provided that the children of Broward County, Florida, placed in the protection of the Department of Children and Families ("DCF"), are in peril.

The Convention On The Rights Of The Child: The Necessity Of Adding A Provision To Ban Child Marriages, Ladan Askari

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child [hereinafter "CRC"], adopted on November 20, 1989 is considered by many to be a comprehensive treaty

Nf98-393 Nebraska's Child And Adult Care Food Program, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact outlines the Nebraska Child and Adult Food Care Program.

Nf98-391 Nebraska's Child And Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern For Infants, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides meal information regarding dietary recommendations for infants by the Nebraska Child and Adult Food Care Program.

Nf97-314 School Lunch Requirements Using Food Based Menus, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on Food Based Menus, one of the menu planning options in the USDA School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children.

The Effectiveness Of Systematic Training For Effective Parenting At Family And Child Treatment Of Southern Nevada, Melody Joyce Thompson

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program in its application at Family and Child Treatment (FACT) in Las Vegas, Nevada. There were five STEP sessions offered between July 1996 and February 1997. Twenty-four parents completed the program. At the beginning of each six-week session, volunteers completed a set of pretest questionnaires including the Self-Report Family Inventory (SFI), a set of four problem scenarios, and a demographics profile. After participation, posttests were collected on the SFI, the problem scenarios, and a Client Rating Counseling Outcome (CRCO) scale. Results showed that the STEP program is …

Cc395 Independent Study Course For Child Caregivers, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Campaign Circular 395 presents an independent study course for child caregivers.

An Alternating Treatments Comparison Of Two Intensive Interventions For Food Refusal., W H Ahearn, Mary Louise Kerwin, P S Eicher, J Shantz, W Swearingin

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

We compared two treatment packages involving negative reinforcement contingencies for 3 children with chronic food refusal. One involved physically guiding the child to accept food contingent on noncompliance, whereas the other involved nonremoval of the spoon until the child accepted the presented food. Subsequent to baseline, an alternating treatments comparison was implemented in a multiple baseline design across subjects. After each child had been exposed to at least nine sessions of each treatment condition and percentage of bites accepted had increased to at least 80%, the child's caregivers selected the preferred treatment package. The results indicated that both treatments were …

The Costs Of Eating: A Behavioral Economic Analysis Of Food Refusal., Mary Louise Kerwin, W H Ahearn, P S Eicher, D M Burd

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

Behavioral economic concepts were applied to the analysis and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders in a clinical setting. In Experiment 1, children who chronically refused food were presented with varying amounts of food on a spoon (empty, dipped, quarter, half, and level). Each child exhibited a different but orderly demand function of response (acceptance, expulsion, and mouth clean) by cost (increasing spoon volume) for a constant pay-off of toys and social interaction. In Experiment 2, physical guidance or nonremoval of the spoon for food refusal was initiated at the smallest spoon volume with low levels of acceptance, and was subsequently …

The Effects Of Malnutrition On Child Mortality In Developing Countries, D.L. Pelletier, Edward A. Frongillo Jr., D.G. Schroeder, J.P. Habicht

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

G95-1233 Food Safety For Child Care Facilities, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide outlines proper techniques for providing safe food in child care facilities.

Children are at high risk for food-borne illnesses. Young children are particularly vulnerable to microbial food-borne diseases because of their under-developed immune systems.

In recent years, reports of food-borne illnesses have made headlines. Most of these outbreaks involved food prepared away from home. Many cases of food-borne illness go unreported because the symptoms are similar to the flu.

Foods contaminated with microorganisms are the cause of food-borne illnesses. Contaminated food does not, however, always taste bad, smell bad, or look bad. Therefore, it is almost impossible to …

G94-1232 Food Safety Self-Inspection For Child Care Facilities, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides a checklist for a self-inspection to aid child care facilities in providing safe food for their clients.

Conduct a self-inspection of your food preparation skills by answering the following questions. Concentrate on one section at a time. Choose a time when food preparation is in progress. Check either "yes" or "no." Questions receiving a "no" answer indicate an area that you need to change.

Nf94-202 Infant Feeding Requirements In The Child And Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact addresses issues specific to infants and the Child and Adult Food Care Program as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Nf94-201 The Child And Adult Care Food Program, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the Child and Adult Care Food Program as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Children - Our Heritage, Heng Keng Chiam

Archival Material (1990s)

"An inaugural lecture delivered at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Thursday, January 23, 1992".

4-H 311 4-H Child Development Projects : Leader's Guide For The Infant And Toddler Units, Connie M. Francis

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 311: 4-H Child Development Projects Leader’s Guide for the Infant and Toddler Units; Working with young people, responsibility of the 4-H leader, 4-H philosophy, planning the project meeting, the infant, understanding infancy, caring for the infant, learning through play, an achievement meeting, the toddler, understanding the toddler, caring for the toddler, learning through the play and, an achievement meeting.

4-H 310 4-H Child Development : The Infant, Connie M. Francis

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 310: 4-H Child Development The Infant; Project suggestion, understanding infancy, infant observation form, I am an infant, caring for the infant 3, learning through play 4, guidelines for evaluating toys, for more help with your project, and summary of project.

4-H 325 4-H Child Development : The Preschooler, Connie M. Francis

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 325: The Preschooler. This extension contains information about preschoolers including how they grow physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. You will also learn how to care for a preschooler and promote feeling of security and safety, and how to choose types of play a preschooler will enjoy.