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NIH researchers shed light on role of S. epidermidis toxin in bacterial sepsis

Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria are a significant health concern for hospitalized infants, children and anyone with implanted medical devices.

2 Feb 2017

Researchers receive $2 million grant from PCORI to study effective treatment for children with KD

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an uncommon illness that affects blood vessels in the hearts of children

2 Feb 2017

Most Americans believe preventive health benefits of childhood vaccines outweigh risks

Despite debate about the safety of childhood vaccines among some groups in the public, an overwhelming majority of Americans (82%) support requiring children attending public school to be vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

2 Feb 2017

Increased growth factor protects retinal blood vessels in animal models with diabetes

Researchers from the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear have shown that a slight increase in transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), which is present in preclinical animal models with diabetic eye disease, protects retinal blood vessels from damage that commonly occurs in the early stages of the disease.

2 Feb 2017

Chemical ocular injuries among children linked to laundry detergent pods

Between 2012 and 2015, the number of chemical burns to the eye associated with laundry detergent pods increased more than 30-fold among preschool-aged children in the U.S., according to a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology.

2 Feb 2017

Researchers recommend using combination of strategies for early diagnosis of autism in children

The earlier that autism is diagnosed and treated in children, the better outcomes they will experience for future relationships and careers.

2 Feb 2017

Study finds high rates of hospital-acquired infections among children in paediatric ICUs

A study has demonstrated 'unacceptably high' rates of hospital-acquired infections among children in the UK and Europe.

2 Feb 2017

New analysis finds toxic highly fluorinated chemicals in fast food packaging

Many Americans, with the start of the New Year, will resolve to cut back on fast food to avoid an overload of fat and calories.

2 Feb 2017

People with autism see interests as possible fields of study and career paths

Adults on the autism spectrum see their interests as possible fields of study and career paths, as well as ways to mitigate anxiety, finds a study by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

2 Feb 2017

New $2 million NIH grant aims to improve health of ‘grandparent caregivers’

As the number of grandparents caring for grandchildren full-time continues to swell, so do the stress-induced health risks associated with such a demanding responsibility.

2 Feb 2017

SNAP program may be beneficial in reducing ER visits for hypoglycemia

In 2014, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal program to address food insecurity in the United States, provided $70 billion in nutrition support to 46.5 million families and children living in 22.7 million American households.

1 Feb 2017

Early predictors of anxiety and depression may be evident in the brain at birth, study suggests

Early predictors of anxiety and depression may be evident in the brain even at birth, suggests a study published in the February 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

1 Feb 2017

Study: Mediterranean diet can be linked to lower diagnosis of ADHD in children

Dietary patterns of the Mediterranean diet can be related to a lower diagnose of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, led by María Izquierdo Pulido, Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona, and José ángel Alda, Head of the area of Psychiatry at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital.

1 Feb 2017

UTHealth and Children's Memorial Hermann begin two new clinical trials for pediatric brain cancer

Two new clinical trials for pediatric brain cancer have begun at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.

31 Jan 2017

Sanford clinical study exploring immunotherapy drug to treat patients with advanced esophageal cancer

A clinical trial at Sanford Health is studying if an immunotherapy drug developed by Merck might be able to treat certain patients with advanced esophageal cancer. The Merck Keynote 181 trial is now open at Sanford.

31 Jan 2017

Mount Sinai study characterizes genetically modified rat model of autism and intellectual disability

Researchers at The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai have generated and characterized a genetically modified rat model of autism and intellectual disability, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published January 31 in the journal eLife.

31 Jan 2017

Children exposed to complications before or during birth more likely to develop ASD, study finds

Children who were exposed to complications shortly before or during birth, including birth asphyxia and preeclampsia, were more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the American Journal of Perinatology.

31 Jan 2017

New review examines use of probiotics or prebiotics for prevention of atopic dermatitis

Evidence supporting a key role for an altered gut microbiome in the development of atopic dermatitis would suggest that the use of probiotics or prebiotics to correct microbial imbalances in the gut could help prevent or treat AD.

31 Jan 2017

Children’s BMI development and weight curve can be predicted at age one and five, research shows

Children suffer increasingly from obesity both in Sweden and globally. A European research team - including a researcher from Halmstad University - has mapped younger children's health in eight countries.

31 Jan 2017

New study estimates financial impact of poor mental health in West Midlands

A new study has estimated the financial impact of poor mental health on the West Midlands region to be over £12 billion per year, including nearly £2 billion a year as a direct cost to the NHS - equivalent to more than £3000 for every person living in the area.

31 Jan 2017

Children News and Research

NIH researchers shed light on role of S. epidermidis toxin in bacterial sepsis

Researchers receive $2 million grant from PCORI to study effective treatment for children with KD

Most Americans believe preventive health benefits of childhood vaccines outweigh risks

Increased growth factor protects retinal blood vessels in animal models with diabetes

Chemical ocular injuries among children linked to laundry detergent pods

Researchers recommend using combination of strategies for early diagnosis of autism in children

Study finds high rates of hospital-acquired infections among children in paediatric ICUs

New analysis finds toxic highly fluorinated chemicals in fast food packaging

People with autism see interests as possible fields of study and career paths

New $2 million NIH grant aims to improve health of ‘grandparent caregivers’

SNAP program may be beneficial in reducing ER visits for hypoglycemia

Early predictors of anxiety and depression may be evident in the brain at birth, study suggests

Study: Mediterranean diet can be linked to lower diagnosis of ADHD in children

UTHealth and Children's Memorial Hermann begin two new clinical trials for pediatric brain cancer

Sanford clinical study exploring immunotherapy drug to treat patients with advanced esophageal cancer

Mount Sinai study characterizes genetically modified rat model of autism and intellectual disability

Children exposed to complications before or during birth more likely to develop ASD, study finds

New review examines use of probiotics or prebiotics for prevention of atopic dermatitis

Children’s BMI development and weight curve can be predicted at age one and five, research shows

New study estimates financial impact of poor mental health in West Midlands

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