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Study investigates how adolescents perceive and engage with digital communication

A new study co-authored by Sophie Janicke-Bowles, associate professor in Chapman University's School of Communication, sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, emotions, prosocial behavior and well-being (aka happiness) in youth.

3 May 2024

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

New clinical results highlight the need for inclusive approaches and comprehensive examinations of treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD), including endovascular therapy and revascularization.

3 May 2024

SMART study shows hemodynamic benefits of self-expanding valves in aortic stenosis patients

Additional analysis from the SMall Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) study demonstrated clinical non-inferiority of self-expanding valves (SEV) versus balloon-expandable valves (BEV) in aortic stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and confirmed valve performance superiority over time based on hemodynamics.

3 May 2024

Novel dual-action thrombectomy device shows promise in treating acute pulmonary embolism

Late-breaking data from the ENGULF trial showed that a novel dual-action thrombectomy device was effective and safe in treating acute pulmonary embolism (PE).

3 May 2024

APEX-AV trial shows positive results for catheter-directed thrombectomy in acute pulmonary embolism

New data from the Acute Pulmonary Embolism Extraction Trial with the AlphaVac System (APEX-AX) demonstrated that catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy is safe and effective in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) with significant improvement in the right ventricle (RV) function and minimal major adverse events.

3 May 2024

New transcatheter heart valve shows promise in treating aortic stenosis

Recent findings from a study on a transcatheter heart valve (THV) system, which includes a new class of transcatheter aortic valve, showed positive results in the device's ability to function as a healthy and natural aortic valve in patients with aortic stenosis (AS).

3 May 2024

New method monitors pediatric diabetes patients' health with breath sampling

A special bag is all that is needed to sample the air exhaled by hospitalized children. Scientists have been able to use this new, non-invasive method to monitor young diabetes patients.

3 May 2024

Research shows disparity in pediatric hospital access between rural and urban areas

Children in rural areas were more than six times as likely to check into a hospital without pediatric services compared to children in urban areas, a new study found.

3 May 2024

Rotavirus vaccine in NICUs does not lead to outbreaks, study shows

Rotavirus vaccines do not cause significant outbreaks of the disease in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), according to a new national study.

3 May 2024

Umbilical cord milking safe for newborns' neurodevelopment, study finds

An alternative method of transferring blood cells to weakened newborns through their umbilical cord does not carry long-term neurodevelopmental risks compared to standard practice, a recent study found.

3 May 2024

Study shows benefits of multicomponent lipid emulsions for preterm brain development

Preterm infants supported with a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion saw improved brain development compared to those given a single-fat source, a new study finds.

3 May 2024

Study reveals age-dependent symptoms of Long COVID in children

Symptoms associated with Long COVID in children differ based on the child's age, according to a nationwide, multi-site study.

3 May 2024

Eye ultrasound method may rapidly detect shunt failure in children

Use of an eye ultrasound may quickly and safely identify children with brain drainage tube failure in the emergency department, according to a new study.

3 May 2024

High blood pressure in youth linked to elevated risk of heart conditions

Youth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including stroke and heart attack, according to a new study.

3 May 2024

Researchers map early genetic development of the brain

In an article published in Nature, researchers from Karolinska Institutet present an atlas of the early development of the brain.

3 May 2024

Artificial intelligence expands diagnostic horizons in coronary angiography

New insights from the AI-ENCODE study showed artificial intelligence (AI) successfully allowed the automated extraction of key functional and physiological data from routine angiograms.

3 May 2024

Oh, dear! baby gear! Why are the manuals so unclear?

Since becoming a father a few months ago, I've been nursing a grudge against something tiny, seemingly inconsequential, and often discarded: instructional manuals.

3 May 2024

Study shows radial arterial access superiority in coronary interventions

New data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for coronary interventions.

2 May 2024

New scoring system identifies risks in coronary artery interventions

New data demonstrated that a left main (LM) bifurcation-specific novel scoring system (LM V-RESOLVE), based on three simple baseline angiographic findings, could help to rapidly discriminate lesions at risk of side branch (SB) occlusion during LM bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) – reducing risk during the procedure.

2 May 2024

Study finds social and psychological factors fuel teen cravings for ultra-processed foods during screen time

A recent study explores how adolescents perceive and consume ultra-processed foods during screen time, revealing the strong influence of social, environmental, and psychological factors on these behaviors.

2 May 2024

Children News and Research

Study investigates how adolescents perceive and engage with digital communication

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

SMART study shows hemodynamic benefits of self-expanding valves in aortic stenosis patients

Novel dual-action thrombectomy device shows promise in treating acute pulmonary embolism

APEX-AV trial shows positive results for catheter-directed thrombectomy in acute pulmonary embolism

New transcatheter heart valve shows promise in treating aortic stenosis

New method monitors pediatric diabetes patients' health with breath sampling

Research shows disparity in pediatric hospital access between rural and urban areas

Rotavirus vaccine in NICUs does not lead to outbreaks, study shows

Umbilical cord milking safe for newborns' neurodevelopment, study finds

Study shows benefits of multicomponent lipid emulsions for preterm brain development

Study reveals age-dependent symptoms of Long COVID in children

Eye ultrasound method may rapidly detect shunt failure in children

High blood pressure in youth linked to elevated risk of heart conditions

Researchers map early genetic development of the brain

Artificial intelligence expands diagnostic horizons in coronary angiography

Oh, dear! baby gear! Why are the manuals so unclear?

Study shows radial arterial access superiority in coronary interventions

New scoring system identifies risks in coronary artery interventions

Study finds social and psychological factors fuel teen cravings for ultra-processed foods during screen time

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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