Scientific Papers
Hydration and cognitive function in children.
Massachusetts 02111, USA. Adequate fluid intake is critical for survival. While adults are at liberty to drink fluids as wanted, children and infants are dependent upon caregivers for food and fluid. Children are at greater [...]
An exploration of factors that influence the regular consumption of water by Irish primary school children.
BACKGROUND: Inadequate hydration has been linked to many factors that may impact on children's education and health. Teachers play an important role in the education and behaviour of children. Previous research has demonstrated low water [...]
Effect of hydration and continuous urinary drainage on urine production in children.
OBJECTIVE: Although urine production depends on numerous physiological variables there are no quantitative data regarding the effect of bladder decompression, by means of continuous catheter drainage, on urine production. The aim of this study was [...]
Heat illness in children.
With an increasing number of children and adolescents involved in competitive athletics throughout the calendar year, the sports medicine team must be familiar with preventing and treating heat-related illness. Heat illness is a spectrum of [...]