White noise and sleep induction
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Studies show that sounds within the uterus can calm babies to sleep. A device to generate white noise, which is made up of a wide range of frequencies and can therefore ''absorb'' any sound within the range, was used to determine whether expose by four-day-old newborns would allow them to reach quiet sleep and would prolong the duration of quiet sleep. The white noise device was placed in the baby's cot 12 to 20 inches from the baby's head, and switched on and off randomly. The baby's sleep state was assessed for five minutes, and sleep was indicated by a state of quiescence with eyes closed and regular breathing. Two groups of 20 newborns, aged two and seven days of age respectively, were studied. Sixteen of 20 infants exposed to white noise fell asleep within five minutes, whereas only five of 20 infants not exposed to white noise fell asleep spontaneously. These findings show that white noise may be useful in calming babies who have difficulties falling asleep. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Archives of Disease in Childhood
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-9888
Year: 1990
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Milk hypersensitivity in young adults
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The prevalence of milk hypersensitivity in Finnish adults was estimated using a cross-sectional study. Serum reactivity to milk protein and milk-specific IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgA were measured. Around 20% of subjects reported abdominal discomfort after intake of dairy product, while just 6.4% had been diagnosed with a lactose intolerance. Those reporting abdominal discomfort after intake of dairy product had higher serum reactivity to milk protein than those not reporting discomfort. Serum reactivity measurement may be a useful tool in screening milk hypersensitivity.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1999
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