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First FDA-approved stem cell trial for shoulder injuries reaches full enrollment

The trial is the first in the United States to offer an FDA-approved adipose-derived stem cell trial for shoulder injuries.

24 Aug 2017

Scientists develop new system to identify and characterize regulatory DNA sequences

Scientists from the Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern have developed an innovative system to identify and characterize the molecular components that control the activities of regulatory DNA sequences in the human genome.

24 Aug 2017

Incisionless surgery method can safely treat painful bone tumors, study shows

Doctors from the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children's National Health System have completed a clinical trial that demonstrates how osteoid osteoma, a benign but painful bone tumor that commonly occurs in children and young adults, can be safely and successfully treated using an incisionless surgery method called magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU).

24 Aug 2017

Manganese in underground drinking water can be harmful to human health

Underground drinking water sources in parts of the U.S. and three Asian countries may not be as safe as previously thought due to high levels of manganese, especially at shallow depths, according to a study led by a researcher at the University of California, Riverside.

24 Aug 2017

Discovery sheds new light on biological phenomenon in autoimmune disease

A newly-unveiled discovery, which has been four years in the making, has the potential to change the way we look at autoimmune diseases and understand how and why immune cells begin to attack different tissues in the body.

24 Aug 2017

Study finds that 21% of mothers do not disclose PPMD symptoms to healthcare providers

A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that 21 percent of recent mothers experiencing postpartum mood disorders (PPMDs), such as anxiety and depression, do not disclose their symptoms to healthcare providers.

24 Aug 2017

London Freemasons award grant to medical charity to support scientists looking to cure brain tumors

Pioneering charity Brain Tumour Research has been awarded a £150,000 grant over three years by London Freemasons.

24 Aug 2017

Study: Tired family caregivers linked to greater ER visits, higher health care costs for disabled elders

Emergency room staff call it a "pop drop" - when a disabled older person comes in for medical attention, but it seems like the person who takes care of them at home is also seeking a break from the demands of caregiving.

24 Aug 2017

Living near newly built roads in Ethiopia linked to higher rates of infant mortality

Researchers have shown that living near newly built roads in Ethiopia is associated with higher rates of infant mortality. Proximity to new roads has negative health effects because of toxic waste dumped illegally during the construction phase, according to early research by economists at Queen Mary University of London and Trinity College Dublin.

24 Aug 2017

Researchers develop proof-of-concept nanosystem to enhance visualization of tumors

Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have developed a proof-of-concept nanosystem that dramatically improves the visualization of tumors.

24 Aug 2017

Wearable robotic exoskeleton could alleviate crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy (CP) - caused by neurological damage before, during or after birth - is the most common movement disorder in children, limiting mobility and independence throughout their lives.

24 Aug 2017

New strategy allows researchers to identify potential treatments for altered levels of MeCP2

Having twice the normal amount of the protein MeCP2, a condition called MECP2 duplication syndrome, causes severe progressive neuropsychiatric disorders that include intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders, motor dysfunction and other medical complications.

24 Aug 2017

Study shows role of exhausted regulatory T cells in allergic reactions

Researchers have evidence that the specialized T cells responsible for maintaining a balanced immune response are vulnerable to exhaustion that disrupts normal functioning and may even contribute to allergic reactions.

23 Aug 2017

Variations in ancient mitochondrial DNA may play key role in predisposition to ASD

Mitochondria, the tiny structures inside our cells that generate energy, may play a key role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

23 Aug 2017

New guidelines offer recommendations to identify, treat high blood pressure in children and teens

The first new national guidelines since 2004 on identifying and treating high blood pressure in children and adolescents (aged 3-18 years old) have been published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which convened a panel of experts to produce the new recommendations.

23 Aug 2017

Study provides insight for clinicians considering MRI in children with persistent concussive symptoms

A new study reviewed more than 5 years of records of pediatric patients treated for sports concussion, the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among children, to determine if magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed structural changes to the brain that may be related to persistent symptoms.

23 Aug 2017

Indus Valley ground water in Pakistan shows alarmingly high levels of arsenic

Analysis of water supplies in Pakistan has shown abnormally high levels of Arsenic putting 60 million residents at risk of Arsenic poisoning. The study evaluated and analyzed around 1,200 groundwater quality samples from various parts of the country. Over the Indus plain the results show levels of Arsenic that are way above the World Health Organization (WHO) safety guidelines’ recommendations. The study was published in the journal, Science Advances.

23 Aug 2017

Children News and Research

First FDA-approved stem cell trial for shoulder injuries reaches full enrollment

Scientists develop new system to identify and characterize regulatory DNA sequences

Incisionless surgery method can safely treat painful bone tumors, study shows

Manganese in underground drinking water can be harmful to human health

Discovery sheds new light on biological phenomenon in autoimmune disease

Study finds that 21% of mothers do not disclose PPMD symptoms to healthcare providers

London Freemasons award grant to medical charity to support scientists looking to cure brain tumors

Study: Tired family caregivers linked to greater ER visits, higher health care costs for disabled elders

Living near newly built roads in Ethiopia linked to higher rates of infant mortality

Researchers develop proof-of-concept nanosystem to enhance visualization of tumors

Wearable robotic exoskeleton could alleviate crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy

New strategy allows researchers to identify potential treatments for altered levels of MeCP2

Study shows role of exhausted regulatory T cells in allergic reactions

Variations in ancient mitochondrial DNA may play key role in predisposition to ASD

New guidelines offer recommendations to identify, treat high blood pressure in children and teens

Study provides insight for clinicians considering MRI in children with persistent concussive symptoms

Indus Valley ground water in Pakistan shows alarmingly high levels of arsenic

Canadian children fall short of daily dietary recommendations on school days

Researchers visually capture 'shapeshifter' that regulates blood clotting

Study uses game programming technique to stimulate cognition in older people

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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