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Study: Programmable electronic glasses help improve vision in children diagnosed with lazy eye

A new study on lazy eye found that programmable electronic glasses help improve vision in children just as well as the more traditional treatment using eye patches. This "digital patch" is the first new effective treatment for lazy eye in half a century. Results from the first U.S. trial of this device will be presented at AAO 2015, the 119th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

15 Nov 2015

Diabetes prevention begins in the womb

60 million people worldwide are living with diabetes mellitus, and one in ten people over the age of 25 will develop the condition (type 2) at some stage in their lives. Globally, around 3.4 million people die from diabetes and its consequences every year. "Every six seconds, somebody somewhere in the world dies from diabetes", says Alexandra Kautzky-Willer from the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the MedUni Vienna's University Department of Internal Medicine III.

13 Nov 2015

Measles vaccination plays key role in reducing child mortality

The number of measles-related deaths has decreased 79% from 546 800 at the beginning of the century to 114 900 in 2014. New data released by WHO for the Measles & Rubella Initiative, estimates that 17.1 million lives have been saved since 2000, largely due to increased vaccination coverage against this highly contagious viral disease.

13 Nov 2015

Study: Eating sweet foods causes the brain to form memories that may control eating behaviors

Eating sweet foods causes the brain to form a memory of a meal, according to researchers at Georgia State University, Georgia Regents University and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center.

13 Nov 2015

AAO recognizes outstanding eye physicians and surgeons for innovation in patient care

The American Academy of Ophthalmology will pay tribute to outstanding eye physicians and surgeons who have made significant achievements in various areas of the profession. These range from scientific innovation and humanitarian service to education and advocacy. The honorees will be recognized AAO 2015, the Academy's 119th annual meeting in Las Vegas.

13 Nov 2015

Maternal mortality down 44% since 1990

Maternal mortality has fallen by 44% since 1990, United Nations agencies and the World Bank Group reported today.

13 Nov 2015

Intake of gluten increases risk of celiac disease in children

Intake of gluten up until two years of age increases risk of celiac disease at least two-fold in children with genetic risk factors for this disease, according a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

13 Nov 2015

New report highlights progress made in preventable maternal deaths

Maternal mortality has fallen by 44% since 1990, United Nations agencies and the World Bank Group reported today.

13 Nov 2015

Lead exposure in early childhood increases risk for sleep problems in later childhood

A new research study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing shows that lead exposure in early childhood are associated with increased risk for sleep problems and excessive daytime sleepiness in later childhood.

13 Nov 2015

UPM researchers assess potential risk for human health associated with metals in urban gardens

Researchers from UPM the assess the human health risk of exposure to metals in urban gardens by assessing their oral bioaccessibility.

12 Nov 2015

UT Southwestern named one of nation's 'Most Connected Hospitals' for 2015-2016

UT Southwestern Medical Center has been ranked one of the "Most Connected Hospitals" for 2015-2016 by U.S. News & World Report based on its commitment to the use of digital technology in health care.

12 Nov 2015

HEAL Project aims to regenerate human knees and limbs within 15 years

On Veteran's Day the University of Connecticut announced the launch of its new grand research challenge: regeneration of a human knee within 7 years, and an entire limb within 15 years.

12 Nov 2015

Bariatric surgery improves weight, metabolic health and quality of life in adolescents after 3 years

The results of a new study to be published November 6, 2015 in The New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at The Obesity Society Annual meeting in Los Angeles, California show that three years after undergoing bariatric surgery, adolescents experienced major improvements in their weight, metabolic health, and quality of life.

12 Nov 2015

CHOP researchers delay symptoms, extend lifespan in animal model of Batten disease

Researchers have taken a significant step forward in developing gene therapy against a fatal neurodegenerative disease that strikes children. By delivering a working version of a gene to produce a key enzyme that is lacking in Batten disease, the scientists delayed symptoms and extended lifespan in dogs with a comparable disease.

12 Nov 2015

Child care centers play pivotal role in physical activity levels of preschoolers

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds child care centers play a pivotal role when it comes to the physical activity levels of preschoolers. Yet few children get to experience outdoor recess time as it is scheduled. Only 3 in 10 children had at least 60 minutes of a full child-care day outdoors for recess, as is recommended by guidelines.

12 Nov 2015

Certain antibiotic treatment for MRSA may potentially make patients sicker

A new study sheds light on how treatment of the "superbug" known as MRSA with certain antibiotics can potentially make patients sicker. The findings by Cedars-Sinai scientists, published today in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, could have implications for managing the bug, a virulent form of the common staph infection that can be difficult to control.

12 Nov 2015

AAO announces launch of new online resource to improve eye care for children

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced the launch of a new online resource for eye physicians and surgeons dedicated solely to children's ocular diseases and disorders. The Knights Templar Eye Foundation Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center is an important tool that enables ophthalmologists to better serve the 19 million children worldwide who suffer visual impairment. The new resource will be unveiled this week at AAO 2015, the 119th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

12 Nov 2015

Crucial change in single DNA base predisposes children to aggressive form of cancer

Pediatric oncology researchers have pinpointed a crucial change in a single DNA base that both predisposes children to an aggressive form of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma and makes the disease progress once tumors form.

12 Nov 2015

MedTechSouthEast competition displays advanced medical technologies for Parkinson’s patients

Laser-emitting shoes and a Meccano-style walking aid kit are just two of the inventions being developed by companies in London and the south east that could help people stay independent for longer as they get older or develop debilitating illnesses, according to Design Council and MedCity, the Mayor of London’s life sciences promotional organisation.

12 Nov 2015

CHOP's Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care celebrates grand opening

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia celebrated the grand opening of its Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care. The Family Fall Festival and ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on November 7, was designed to recognize the 4,200 donors – more than 1,300 of them CHOP employees – who helped raise over $96 million towards design and construction of the Buerger Center, the nation's most advanced outpatient facility for pediatric care.

12 Nov 2015

Children News and Research

Study: Programmable electronic glasses help improve vision in children diagnosed with lazy eye

Diabetes prevention begins in the womb

Measles vaccination plays key role in reducing child mortality

Study: Eating sweet foods causes the brain to form memories that may control eating behaviors

AAO recognizes outstanding eye physicians and surgeons for innovation in patient care

Maternal mortality down 44% since 1990

Intake of gluten increases risk of celiac disease in children

New report highlights progress made in preventable maternal deaths

Lead exposure in early childhood increases risk for sleep problems in later childhood

UPM researchers assess potential risk for human health associated with metals in urban gardens

UT Southwestern named one of nation's 'Most Connected Hospitals' for 2015-2016

HEAL Project aims to regenerate human knees and limbs within 15 years

Bariatric surgery improves weight, metabolic health and quality of life in adolescents after 3 years

CHOP researchers delay symptoms, extend lifespan in animal model of Batten disease

Child care centers play pivotal role in physical activity levels of preschoolers

Certain antibiotic treatment for MRSA may potentially make patients sicker

AAO announces launch of new online resource to improve eye care for children

Crucial change in single DNA base predisposes children to aggressive form of cancer

MedTechSouthEast competition displays advanced medical technologies for Parkinson’s patients

CHOP's Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care celebrates grand opening

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