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New synthetic lung surfactant could revolutionize treatment for premature babies

Scientists have developed a new lung surfactant that is produced synthetically rather than relying on the use of animal tissues.

25 Mar 2024

Study explores pediatric healthcare interruptions amid COVID-19

This study explores the extent to which pediatric health care was interrupted during and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

25 Mar 2024

New method predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ failure.

25 Mar 2024

Children with multiple sclerosis have better outcomes if treated early and with high-efficacy therapies

A ground-breaking study – the largest of its kind globally – has found children with multiple sclerosis (MS) have better outcomes if treated early and with the same high-efficacy therapies as adults.

25 Mar 2024

Review explains lesser-known yet vital components of the Mediterranean diet

A comprehensive overview of the Mediterranean diet's underappreciated components, revealing new dietary factors beyond the well-studied fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, including eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and red wine, to better define and benefit from this diet.

25 Mar 2024

Latest insights on the diagnosis, treatment of ADHD can inform clinical practice

Hundreds of studies are published each year on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but more work is needed to ensure those findings improve lives.

25 Mar 2024

UVA researchers develop online tool to combat childhood diarrheal diseases

University of Virginia researchers are developing a flexible online tool for navigating information used in the fight to save children from deadly diarrheal diseases by identifying transmission hotspots and accelerating the deployment of treatments and new vaccines.

25 Mar 2024

Overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds has decreased after the pandemic

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic.

25 Mar 2024

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

Many parents struggle deciding whether their middle or high school aged child should stay home from school if they don't feel well, a new national poll suggests.

25 Mar 2024

Link found between neighborhood poverty, food access, and birth outcomes

Living in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of babies born small for gestational age or with lower birthweight, according to a new study from the NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

22 Mar 2024

Researchers suggest an improved way to discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy

Academics are proposing a new and improved way to help researchers discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy.

22 Mar 2024

Study reports multiple unsafe sleep practices at play in most Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths

There were multiple unsafe sleep practices at play in more than three-quarters of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths reported in 23 jurisdictions between 2011 and 2020, a new study reveals.

22 Mar 2024

Chicago's children face widespread lead exposure in drinking water

Study in JAMA Pediatrics reveals widespread lead exposure through drinking water among Chicago's children under six, with disparities in exposure and testing rates highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.

21 Mar 2024

Branched chain amino acid supplementation speeds concussion recovery in adolescents

A new study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma found a significant reduction in total symptom score and faster return to physical activity among adolescents and young adults with concussion who were treated with branched chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation.

21 Mar 2024

Prenatal topiramate exposure not associated with increased autism risk among children

Topiramate—an antiseizure medication prescribed to treat epilepsy as well as migraines and bipolar disorder—does not appear to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children exposed to it prenatally, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

21 Mar 2024

Investigational gene therapy shows promise for rare childhood neurodegenerative disease

An investigational gene therapy for a rare neurodegenerative disease that begins in early childhood, known as giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), was well tolerated and showed signs of therapeutic benefit in a clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health.

20 Mar 2024

Second-hand vape smoke linked to more asthma symptoms in kids

Study in the journal Children explored the impact of second-hand e-cigarette smoke on children with asthma, suggesting increased symptomatic days despite no significant difference in clinical intervention needs, underscoring the importance of awareness about e-cigarette smoke's potential harms.

20 Mar 2024

Tailored diet could boost growth in malnourished kids via gut bacteria action

Study demonstrates how microbiota-targeted food (MDCF-2) and the presence of Prevotella copri in the gut can enhance weight gain in malnourished children, offering a novel approach to treating malnutrition through diet and microbiome manipulation.

20 Mar 2024

New schools in England face pollution peril

Study uncovers high pollution levels at new school sites in England, surpassing WHO guidelines, raising concerns about children's health and the need for policy reforms to ensure safer environments.

20 Mar 2024

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

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Child Health News

New synthetic lung surfactant could revolutionize treatment for premature babies

Study explores pediatric healthcare interruptions amid COVID-19

New method predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

Children with multiple sclerosis have better outcomes if treated early and with high-efficacy therapies

Review explains lesser-known yet vital components of the Mediterranean diet

Latest insights on the diagnosis, treatment of ADHD can inform clinical practice

UVA researchers develop online tool to combat childhood diarrheal diseases

Overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds has decreased after the pandemic

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

Link found between neighborhood poverty, food access, and birth outcomes

Researchers suggest an improved way to discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy

Study reports multiple unsafe sleep practices at play in most Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths

Chicago's children face widespread lead exposure in drinking water

Branched chain amino acid supplementation speeds concussion recovery in adolescents

Prenatal topiramate exposure not associated with increased autism risk among children

Investigational gene therapy shows promise for rare childhood neurodegenerative disease

Second-hand vape smoke linked to more asthma symptoms in kids

Tailored diet could boost growth in malnourished kids via gut bacteria action

New schools in England face pollution peril

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

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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