Boy Hospitalized after Receiving Wrong Asthma Medication at School
A 5-year-old boy with numerous allergies was given the wrong asthma medication at his school; he was rushed to the hospital. The child is allergic to a long list of things, including pineapples, eggs and chocolate. He takes many different medications for his allergies and also controls his asthma with an inhaler. Fox 5 News … [Read more...] about Boy Hospitalized after Receiving Wrong Asthma Medication at School
Study Finds Higher Risk of ADHD Associated with Tylenol Use during Pregnancy
A study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of behavioral problems such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study was led by Evie Stergiakouli, a lecturer in genetic epidemiology at the University of Bristol, who said … [Read more...] about Study Finds Higher Risk of ADHD Associated with Tylenol Use during Pregnancy
Exposure to Common Pesticide May Increase ADHD Risk
A new study has found that exposure to a common household pesticide may increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Mice exposed to the pyrethroid pesticide deltamethrin in utero and through lactation exhibited several features of ADHD, including dysfunctional dopamine signaling in the brain, … [Read more...] about Exposure to Common Pesticide May Increase ADHD Risk
