Wheezing is common in preschool children between the ages of 10 months and 6 years. It is a sound associated with breathing that occurs when there is some kind of blockage of the respiratory system. When wheezing attacks are caused by upper respiratory viral infections, the standard treatment is a short course of oral prednisolone, [...]
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Comment: Is Oral Prednisolone Always the Right treatment for Preschool Children with Acute Virus-Induced Wheezing?
Posted in Medical Writing Business, tagged prednisolone, wheezing, preschool children, acute virus-induced wheezing, allergy-induced asthma on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Comment: Links between Autism Spectrum Disorders & Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia
Posted in Medical Writing Business, tagged Autism, autism spectrum disorders, Childhood-onset schizophrenia, COS, epidemiological studies, National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH, PDD, schizophrenia, symptoms on May 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
There is emerging evidence for clinical and biological links between autism/pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) and schizophrenia, with particular attention to childhood-onset schizophrenia (COS). Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. PDD is [...]
