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Scientists use computer model to explore geographical origins of influenza virus

A computer model developed by scientists at the University of Chicago shows that small increases in transmission rates of the seasonal influenza A virus (H3N2) can lead to rapid evolution of new strains that spread globally through human populations.

14 Sep 2016

Discovery of immune antibody could lead to development of improved influenza vaccines

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators report they have discovered a type of immune antibody that can rapidly evolve to neutralize a wide array of influenza virus strains - including those the body hasn't yet encountered.

14 Sep 2016

TIF, Nemours to explore impact of trauma-informed patient care and healing power of play

The Toy Industry Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the North American toy industry, and Nemours, one of the country's largest pediatric health systems, operating two children's hospitals and more than 40 outpatient facilities with operations in five states, today announced the launch of a year-long research partnership.

14 Sep 2016

Social, emotional factors may raise risk of postpartum depression in mothers of preterm infants

Postpartum depression is the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting up to 15 percent of all women within the first three months following delivery.

14 Sep 2016

Children lack understanding of problems from approaching frightened dogs

Children understand the risks of approaching an angry dog but they are unaware that they should show the same caution around frightened dogs.

14 Sep 2016

New dermatological treatment could potentially help prevent or reverse diabetic neuropathy

For the 25 percent of type-2 diabetes patients who suffer from numbness and extreme nerve pain in their feet, a new dermatological treatment being tested by Northwestern Medicine scientists could potentially help prevent and maybe even reverse the neuropathy.

13 Sep 2016

Children acquire quantifiers in same order irrespective of language properties, study finds

We can assume that children learn to count starting with one and followed by the lists of numbers in ascending order of cardinality (one, two, three). But besides numbers, in languages there are more words that express quantity such as all, some, most, none, etc., the so-called quantifiers.

13 Sep 2016

Building blocks improve spatial abilities in children to greater level than board games

Research from Indiana University has found that structured block-building games improve spatial abilities in children to a greater degree than board games.

13 Sep 2016

Discrimination experienced by overweight adolescents can lead to increased emotional problems

Discrimination and bullying experienced by sixth graders who are overweight leads to increased emotional problems by the end of eighth grade, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, a journal of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.

13 Sep 2016

New paper provides insights into impact of music therapy on anxiety of surgical patients

A new paper published in the September 2016 issue of the AORN Journal provides insights into the impact of implementing a music therapy program for surgical patients.

13 Sep 2016

New 'value harnessing' approach could help reduce unhealthy eating habits among adolescents

It's no secret that the adolescent years can be challenging: young teens have a heightened sensitivity to perceived injustice and react against authority. And their newfound social conscience and desire for autonomy can motivate many of their decisions - even food choices.

13 Sep 2016

Graded aerobic treadmill testing useful in evaluating sports-related concussion in children

Graded aerobic treadmill testing is safe, tolerable, and useful in evaluating and managing cases of sports-related concussion in children and adolescents.

13 Sep 2016

TSRI, IAVI scientists reveal new reductionist vaccine strategy to fight against HIV

A series of new studies led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative describe a potential vaccination strategy to jump-start the selection and evolution of broadly effective antibodies to prevent HIV infection.

13 Sep 2016

Adolescent females have low rates of pregnancy screening prior to cancer treatment

A new study indicates that adolescent females with acute leukemia have low rates of pregnancy screening prior to receiving chemotherapy that can cause birth defects.

13 Sep 2016

University of Melbourne ethicist encourages doctors to respect parents’ opinions on treatment decisions for children

A University of Melbourne ethicist is encouraging doctors to recognise the autonomy of parents, even if this could mean “less than optimal” treatment decisions for their children.

13 Sep 2016

Heathy diet linked to improved reading skills in children

A heathy diet is linked to better reading skills in the first three school years, shows a recent study from Finland. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the study constitutes part of the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland and the First Steps Study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä.

13 Sep 2016

UBC study reveals many parents less confident about increasing children's activity levels

If Canadian parents are going to get their kids to exercise more, they need more than just public awareness campaigns.

12 Sep 2016

Research reveals how Zika virus arrests fetal brain development in pigtail macaque

For the first time, abnormal brain development following a Zika infection during pregnancy has been documented experimentally in the offspring of a non-human primate.

12 Sep 2016

Isolation of human NP cells may offer way to foster renal regeneration after chronic kidney failure

In a first-of-its-kind look at human kidney development, researchers at The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles have isolated human nephron progenitor (NP) cells.

12 Sep 2016

Rare pattern of gut microbes in newborns linked to higher risk of later allergies and asthma

The microbes living in a baby's gut during its first month of life may directly impact the developing immune system, leading to a higher risk of allergies and asthma later in childhood, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco and the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.

12 Sep 2016

Children News and Research

Scientists use computer model to explore geographical origins of influenza virus

Discovery of immune antibody could lead to development of improved influenza vaccines

TIF, Nemours to explore impact of trauma-informed patient care and healing power of play

Social, emotional factors may raise risk of postpartum depression in mothers of preterm infants

Children lack understanding of problems from approaching frightened dogs

New dermatological treatment could potentially help prevent or reverse diabetic neuropathy

Children acquire quantifiers in same order irrespective of language properties, study finds

Building blocks improve spatial abilities in children to greater level than board games

Discrimination experienced by overweight adolescents can lead to increased emotional problems

New paper provides insights into impact of music therapy on anxiety of surgical patients

New 'value harnessing' approach could help reduce unhealthy eating habits among adolescents

Graded aerobic treadmill testing useful in evaluating sports-related concussion in children

TSRI, IAVI scientists reveal new reductionist vaccine strategy to fight against HIV

Adolescent females have low rates of pregnancy screening prior to cancer treatment

University of Melbourne ethicist encourages doctors to respect parents’ opinions on treatment decisions for children

Heathy diet linked to improved reading skills in children

UBC study reveals many parents less confident about increasing children's activity levels

Research reveals how Zika virus arrests fetal brain development in pigtail macaque

Isolation of human NP cells may offer way to foster renal regeneration after chronic kidney failure

Rare pattern of gut microbes in newborns linked to higher risk of later allergies and asthma

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