Pediatrics News and Research

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SIDBI trial: No benefit of iron supplements for breastfed infants' development

The American Pediatric Association recommends iron supplements to all healthy infants who breastfeed longer than 4 months, while its European counterpart, Society of Gastroenterology, Hepataology and Nutrition, does not recommend it.

20 May 2024

Parents struggle to monitor teens' caffeine intake, national poll reveals

A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen's daily life, according to a national poll.

20 May 2024

Extreme heat events linked to higher odds of children's asthma hospital visits

For children seeking care at a California urban pediatric health center, extreme heat events were associated with increased asthma hospital visits, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

20 May 2024

Antibiotic overuse linked to poor record-keeping in healthcare settings

A lack of detailed record-keeping in clinics and emergency departments may be getting in the way of reducing the inappropriate use of antibiotics, a pair of new studies by a pair of University of Michigan physicians and their colleagues suggests.

17 May 2024

Comprehensive cost and utilization of commercial CAR-T therapy in pediatric B-ALL patients

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 25, 2024, entitled, "The price of hope: CAR-T therapy in pediatric leukemia."

17 May 2024

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

It has long been understood that pregnant women with diabetes are more likely to have children with obesity than women who do not have diabetes during pregnancy.

16 May 2024

After a child’s death, California weighs rules for phys ed during extreme weather

Yahushua Robinson was an energetic boy who jumped and danced his way through life. Then, a physical education teacher instructed the 12-year-old to run outside on a day when the temperature climbed to 107 degrees.

15 May 2024

Clinical trial in Seattle aims to transform treatment approaches for pediatric IBD

With pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnoses on the rise globally, a clinical trial in Seattle aims to transform treatment approaches through deep molecular profiling.

14 May 2024

New tool can help to better understand and overcome childhood undernutrition

A new tool developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine will help doctors and scientists better understand and overcome childhood undernutrition that contributes to almost half of all deaths of children under 5.

10 May 2024

Understanding the metabolic changes from birth to diagnosis of autism

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on the changes in metabolism that occur between birth and the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in childhood.

10 May 2024

Relaxation interventions can be offered to lactating parents who would like to improve milk supply and increase well-being

A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics explored the utility of relaxation therapy in increasing milk production in human mothers.

9 May 2024

Youth-onset diabetes linked to higher Alzheimer's risk

Young people with diabetes may have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to a new study by researchers in the Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

8 May 2024

New clinical guideline released for effectively managing individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) today released a new clinical guideline for effectively managing individuals diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

8 May 2024

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth -; some leading to hospitalization -; highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.

7 May 2024

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

SIDBI trial: No benefit of iron supplements for breastfed infants' development

Parents struggle to monitor teens' caffeine intake, national poll reveals

Extreme heat events linked to higher odds of children's asthma hospital visits

Antibiotic overuse linked to poor record-keeping in healthcare settings

Comprehensive cost and utilization of commercial CAR-T therapy in pediatric B-ALL patients

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

After a child’s death, California weighs rules for phys ed during extreme weather

Clinical trial in Seattle aims to transform treatment approaches for pediatric IBD

New tool can help to better understand and overcome childhood undernutrition

Understanding the metabolic changes from birth to diagnosis of autism

Relaxation interventions can be offered to lactating parents who would like to improve milk supply and increase well-being

Youth-onset diabetes linked to higher Alzheimer's risk

New clinical guideline released for effectively managing individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

Breakthrough implantable cardiac pump offers hope for children awaiting heart transplants

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

Extended CPAP treatment boosts lung development in premature infants

Revolutionizing Life Science: An Interview with SCIEX on ASMS, the SCIEX 7500+ System, and AI-Driven Quantitation

From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair

Breathing New Life into Diagnostics: Plasmion's SICRIT Technology

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

Revolutionizing Life Science: An Interview with SCIEX on ASMS, the SCIEX 7500+ System, and AI-Driven Quantitation

From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair

Breathing New Life into Diagnostics: Plasmion's SICRIT Technology

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