Injury is the leading cause of death and acquired disability among children and adolescents in the United States. From a societal perspective, injury is the most expensive medical problem in the U.S., with treatment costs exceeding those for heart conditions and cancer. Reduction of the burden of injuries requires research and intervention by well-trained investigators, of whom there is currently a shortage. The Pediatric Injury Research Training Program is designed to address this need. Application deadline is March 1, 2010. To find out more, please click here.

Oh Baby! Baby mysteries and crying

Baby's non-stop crying at ear piercing levels can push mom and dad over the edge, beyond their ability to cope. A new DVD, tested in Seattle, called "The Period of Purple Crying," aims to help frustrated parents by sharing experiences and suggestions about what to do when the screaming becomes unbearable. The goal is to prevent SBD, shaken baby syndrome. To find out more, click here for full story.

Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome

Parents who are prepared for infant's crying bouts can maintain better control, studies say

An educational program for parents can help prevent shaken baby syndrome that's triggered by infant crying, according to American and Canadian studies.

"Typically, crying begins within two weeks of birth, so it's imperative that new parents receive information and learn coping strategies," Dr. Fred Rivara, an investigator at the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, vice chairman of pediatrics at the University of Washington in Seattle and co-author of the U.S. study said in a university news release. To learn more, click here for full story.