Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3.5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental

Updated on: February 24,2024

Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3.5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental

Updated on:February 24,2024

First research definition for 'Long COVID' in kids and young people formally agreed

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first research definition of what is meant by post acute COVID-19, dubbed 'Long COVID' in children and young people has been formall

Updated on: February 22,2024

First research definition for 'Long COVID' in kids and young people formally agreed

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first research definition of what is meant by post acute COVID-19, dubbed 'Long COVID' in children and young people has been formall

Updated on:February 22,2024

Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineBecause highly successful NBS has not kept pace with genome or therapeutic innovation, we adapted rWGS for comprehensive NBS. NBS-rWGS for 388 diso

Updated on: May 25,2024

Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineBecause highly successful NBS has not kept pace with genome or therapeutic innovation, we adapted rWGS for comprehensive NBS. NBS-rWGS for 388 diso

Updated on:May 25,2024

What is selective mutism? And is it a lifelong condition?

by Gino Hipolito,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBelle is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many chi

Updated on: February 29,2024

What is selective mutism? And is it a lifelong condition?

by Gino Hipolito,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBelle is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many chi

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study reveals sex differences in care and outcomes of children and teens with type 1 diabetes

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept), sug

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study reveals sex differences in care and outcomes of children and teens with type 1 diabetes

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept), sug

Updated on:May 07,2024

Multidisciplinary quality improvement project reduced hypothermia in NICU babies during and after surgery, study finds

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of infants from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experiencing hypothermia up

Updated on: May 13,2024

Multidisciplinary quality improvement project reduced hypothermia in NICU babies during and after surgery, study finds

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of infants from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experiencing hypothermia up

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study shows breast milk contains unique set of antibodies

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast milk from each individual contains a unique assemblage of antibodies that are surprisingly stable throughout lactation and acros

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study shows breast milk contains unique set of antibodies

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast milk from each individual contains a unique assemblage of antibodies that are surprisingly stable throughout lactation and acros

Updated on:May 13,2024

Researchers address uncertainty around ACL treatment decisions in young athletes

by Joanne Barker,Children's Hospital BostonACL injuries have become increasingly common in prepubescent and adolescent athletes. The PLUTO study aims to close the gap in knowledge about how

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researchers address uncertainty around ACL treatment decisions in young athletes

by Joanne Barker,Children's Hospital BostonACL injuries have become increasingly common in prepubescent and adolescent athletes. The PLUTO study aims to close the gap in knowledge about how

Updated on:April 25,2024

Decline in kids' ear infections linked to pneumococcal vaccine

by Maureen Salamon, Healthday ReporterAmerican kids' ear infections dropped threefold over 10 years, compared to the 1980s, largely due to pneumococcal vaccines that protect against one type of ba

Updated on: March 02,2024

Decline in kids' ear infections linked to pneumococcal vaccine

by Maureen Salamon, Healthday ReporterAmerican kids' ear infections dropped threefold over 10 years, compared to the 1980s, largely due to pneumococcal vaccines that protect against one type of ba

Updated on:March 02,2024

Supporting a child with an eating disorder: A clinical academic's perspective

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt is estimated that around 1.25 million people in the UK alone suffer from an eating disorder, with onset most commonly occurring in adolesce

Updated on: February 22,2024

Supporting a child with an eating disorder: A clinical academic's perspective

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt is estimated that around 1.25 million people in the UK alone suffer from an eating disorder, with onset most commonly occurring in adolesce

Updated on:February 22,2024

Heart function rebounds for kids with COVID-linked MIS-C

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—A rare and serious inflammatory condition called MIS-C can strike kids weeks after they've recovered from their COVID infection.But now there's good news for pare

Updated on: February 21,2024

Heart function rebounds for kids with COVID-linked MIS-C

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—A rare and serious inflammatory condition called MIS-C can strike kids weeks after they've recovered from their COVID infection.But now there's good news for pare

Updated on:February 21,2024

Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThis New Year's Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise—and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds tha

Updated on: February 20,2024

Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThis New Year's Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise—and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds tha

Updated on:February 20,2024