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JANUARY 28TH SHOW: This Sunday's show has a pediatric focus with pediatric pulmonologist Ran Anbar discussing diagnosis of and treatments for childhood asthma and pediatric neurodevelopmental specialist Gregory Liptak offering the most current information related to the increasing occurrence and treatment of autism.

For information on the Pediatric Pulmonary Center at University Hospital: www.upstate.edu/uh/peds/pulmonarycare/

For information on the Child Development Program at University Hospital, call 315.464.6395 or go to www.upstate.edu/uh/peds/programs/childdevel.php. To schedule an appointment, call 315.464.3999 or toll free at 800.544.1605.

Health Information Center Resources on This Week's Show

Books on Pediatric Asthma:

"Free Your Child From Asthma: A Four-Week Plan To Eliminate Symptoms", by Gary Rachelefsky. McGraw-Hill, 2006.

"Breathe Easy: Young People’s Guide To Asthma", by Jonathan H. Weiss. Magination Press, 2003

Articles on Hypnosis and Pediatric Asthma:

“Self-Hypnosis For Anxiety Associated With Severe Asthma: A Case Report”, by Ran D Anbar, Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University. BMC Pediatrics. 2003; 3:7.

“Chronic Asthma And Improvement With Relaxation Induced By Hypnotherapy”, by J. B. Morrison. J. R. Soc Med. 1988 December; 81(12): 701–704.

 “Hypnosis In Pediatrics: Applications At A Pediatric Pulmonary Center”, byRan D Anbar, Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University. BMC Pediatr. 2002; 2: 11.

Web Sites on Asthma:

Asthma Center, from the Health Information Library.

Asthma In Children, from MedlinePlus.

Books on Autism:

"MMR And Autism: What Parents Need To Know", by  Michael Fitzpatrick. Routledge, 2004.

"Does My Child Have Autism?: A Parent’s Guide To Early Detection And Intervention In Autism Spectrum Disorders", by Wendy I. Stone Jossey-Bass, 2006.

Web Sites on Autism:

MMR Vaccine and Autism. Centers for Disease Control

Autism and the MMR Vaccine - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

 Autism Society of America

Resources for Autism:

MMR Vaccine Cleared As A Risk Factor For Autism

MMR vaccine and autism - No link - Major Study

 

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Medical Speak Word of the Week — NEBULIZER

Definition: A nebulizer is an electrically powered machine that turns liquid medication into a mist so that it can be breathed
directly into the lungs through a face mask or mouthpiece. People with asthma can use a nebulizer to take their medications.

January 28th's Headlines... External link

Childhood Vaccination Schedule Expanded for 2007

Study to assess benefit of meditation intervention in women with breast cancer - The first 10-week session begins Feb. 6, meeting on Tues or Thursday evenings at the Institute for Human Performance, located at the corner of Irving Avenue and Harrison Street in Syracuse. For more information, call Health Connections at 315.464.8668 or toll free at 800.464.8668.

 

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