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Early physical activity following concussion linked to lower risk of PPCS

Among children and adolescents who experienced a concussion, physical activity within 7 days of injury compared with no physical activity was associated with reduced risk of persistent postconcussive symptoms at 28 days, according to a study appearing in the December 20 issue of JAMA.

20 Dec 2016

‘Local’ learning health system can improve clinical quality while reducing costs

Providing high-quality patient care while reducing costs is a significant goal in the current health care reform environment.

20 Dec 2016

Birth of infant with major congenital anomaly linked to increased risk of death in mother

In Denmark, having a child with a major congenital anomaly was associated with a small but statistically significant increased risk of death in the mother compared with women without an affected child, according to a study appearing in the December 20 issue of JAMA.

20 Dec 2016

Study highlights need to assist children with autism during transition to adulthood

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 45 children is diagnosed with autism.

20 Dec 2016

Texas A&M specialist explains what people need to know about mumps

Mumps may seem like a contagion relegated to history books, but like many other diseases of the past now preventable with a vaccine, mumps has been making a resurgence.

20 Dec 2016

Texas A&M professor shares tips to protect infants from RSV

Coughing, sneezing and a runny nose: You might think it is yet another cold, but if your baby is under 2 years old, it could very well be respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

20 Dec 2016

Bionic pancreas system manages blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes living at home

The bionic pancreas system developed by Boston University investigators proved better than either conventional or sensor-augmented insulin pump therapy at managing blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes living at home, with no restrictions, over 11 days.

20 Dec 2016

White matter microstructure in children linked to cognitive development

A new study led by UNC School of Medicine researchers concluded that patterns of white matter microstructure present at birth and that develop after birth predict the cognitive function of children at ages 1 and 2.

20 Dec 2016

Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake not based on high quality science, study finds

Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake are not based on high quality science, finds new study led by McMaster University and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

20 Dec 2016

Antibiotic gel shows promise in preventing onset of Lyme borreliosis following tick bite

An antibiotic gel based on azithromycin, an antibiotic with antibacterial properties, helps to prevent the onset of Lyme borreliosis following a tick bite.

20 Dec 2016

Holiday tips and gift suggestions for caregivers, families of AD patients

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but we all know they can be stressful even under the best of circumstances.

20 Dec 2016

UTMB researchers develop new vaccine against salmonella poisoning

Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have developed a vaccine against salmonella poisoning designed to be taken by mouth. The findings are detailed in an article published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.

20 Dec 2016

New research shows how children integrate different sensory information to direct social behavior

New research from the Monell Center reveals that children begin using olfactory information to help guide their responses to emotionally-expressive faces at about five years of age.

20 Dec 2016

Research provides insights into how exposure to certain stimuli facilitates occurrence of epileptic seizures

Why does exposure to rhythmic stimulation at certain frequencies facilitate the occurrence of epileptic seizures? In 1997, flickering patterns in an episode of the series Pokémon triggered epileptic seizures in nearly 700 Japanese children.

20 Dec 2016

Combination therapy holds great promise to clear precancerous skin lesions

A combination of two FDA-approved drugs - a topical chemotherapy and an immune-system-activating compound - was able to rapidly clear actinic keratosis lesions from patients participating in a clinical trial.

19 Dec 2016

Advertisers and crib manufacturers fail to adhere to safe sleep recommendations for infants

A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that national magazine advertisements and manufacturers of infant cribs continue to depict unsafe sleep environments, despite longtime guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatrics to protect against SIDS and other sleep-related deaths.

19 Dec 2016

Children News and Research

Early physical activity following concussion linked to lower risk of PPCS

‘Local’ learning health system can improve clinical quality while reducing costs

Birth of infant with major congenital anomaly linked to increased risk of death in mother

Study highlights need to assist children with autism during transition to adulthood

Texas A&M specialist explains what people need to know about mumps

Texas A&M professor shares tips to protect infants from RSV

Bionic pancreas system manages blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes living at home

White matter microstructure in children linked to cognitive development

Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake not based on high quality science, study finds

Antibiotic gel shows promise in preventing onset of Lyme borreliosis following tick bite

Holiday tips and gift suggestions for caregivers, families of AD patients

UTMB researchers develop new vaccine against salmonella poisoning

New research shows how children integrate different sensory information to direct social behavior

Research provides insights into how exposure to certain stimuli facilitates occurrence of epileptic seizures

Combination therapy holds great promise to clear precancerous skin lesions

Advertisers and crib manufacturers fail to adhere to safe sleep recommendations for infants

Replacing missing gut bacteria could help treat children with rare autoimmune disease

Young girls with poorer fundamental movement skills more likely to be obese than boys

How to stay safe in the sun

Sirt1 plays key role in regenerating glial progenitor cells after hypoxia-induced brain injury in preemies

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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