Adolescents News and Research

RSS

Genomic analysis compares ADHD-related genetic variants in Neanderthal and modern human samples

The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Palaeolithic to nowadays, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

27 May 2020

COVID-19 in the UK: Military planning and school re-openings

The global COVID-19 pandemic has hit the United Kingdom hard. Collectively England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland now have the highest death toll in Europe, surpassing that of Spain, Italy, and France. The number of reported daily cases and deaths is still significant, as is the load on the healthcare system. As of now, the illness has affected almost 266,000 people in the UK, with over 37,000 deaths so far.

27 May 2020

Dana-Farber nurse-scientists receive more than $1.3 million for two research projects

Nurse-scientists from the Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute received more than $1.3 million dollars in funding for two separate research projects.

26 May 2020

Teens develop septic shock due to COVID-19

Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), most people who develop severe illness are older adults, those with underlying medical conditions, and those who are immunocompromised. Though children are mostly spared, some adolescents developed septic shock due to COVID-19, a new study has found.

24 May 2020

Parents lack understanding of teens' preferences for best time to talk about end-of-life decisions

The findings of a survey of adolescent cancer patients and their families at four tertiary care U.S. pediatric hospitals showed that parents had a poor understanding of their teens' preferences for the best time to bring up end-of-life decisions, dying a natural death, and being taken off life support.

22 May 2020

Study presents early data on SARS‐CoV ‐2 testing, outcomes at Australian children’s hospital

In the first 30 days since seeing their first patient, the number of children testing positive to COVID-19 at an Australian tertiary pediatric hospital has been low and none who contracted the virus required in-hospital treatment, according to a new study.

21 May 2020

New study provides valuable insight into health and wellbeing of children in Ireland

A new report, Spotlight on Adolescent Health and Well-being, published today by WHO Regional Office for Europe, compiles extensive data on the physical health, social relationships and mental well-being of 227 441 schoolchildren aged 11, 13 and 15, from 45 countries.

21 May 2020

Scientists create a detailed map of how carcinogens trigger breast cancer development

In the most comprehensive review to date of how breast cancer develops, scientists have created a detailed map that describes the many ways in which environmental chemicals can trigger the disease.

21 May 2020

Family environment and socioeconomic status affect brain development during adolescence

Childhood environment and socioeconomic status affect cognitive ability and brain development during adolescence independently of genetic factors, researchers at Karolinska Institutet report in a new study published in the journal PNAS.

20 May 2020

COVID-19 restrictions may have unintended consequences for young eyes

Young Australians studying from home during the COVID-19 pandemic still need to spend time outside to prevent near-sightedness, according to a researcher from The University of Western Australia.

20 May 2020

Depression in individuals with autism linked to less proactive cognitive control

According to a UC Davis study, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with typical development show similar proactive cognitive control.

19 May 2020

Primary care-based intervention promotes parent-teen communication

A primary care-based intervention to promote parent-teen communication led to less distress and increased positive emotions among adolescents, as well as improved communication for many teens, according to a new study by researchers at the Center for Parent and Teen Communication at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

19 May 2020

Coronavirus pandemic may spark mental health crisis, U.N. warns

A mental health crisis is looming as millions of people are affected by deaths, disease, poverty, and isolation. All of these factors could cause severe psychological distress. The U.N. warns that due to the stress faced by people in physical isolation, a mental health crisis is approaching.

18 May 2020

Medicaid providers at the end of the line for federal COVID funding

Casa de Salud, a nonprofit clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides primary medical care, opioid addiction services and non-Western therapies, including acupuncture and reiki, to a largely low-income population.

18 May 2020

Kawasaki disease outbreak in children with COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has marched its way to almost all parts of the world, with hundreds of thousands of deaths and over 4.5 million cases as of May 15, 2020. One saving grace has been the apparent sparing of children, though the mortality in older people is quite high.

17 May 2020

Researchers study the geography of childhood cancer in Switzerland

While cancer is rare in children, it is, nevertheless, the second most common cause of death during childhood in Switzerland and other European countries.

14 May 2020

NIH begins clinical study to evaluate hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for COVID-19

A clinical trial has begun to evaluate whether the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, given together with the antibiotic azithromycin, can prevent hospitalization and death from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 May 2020

Study examines the longer-term impact of playing video games

For most adolescents, playing video games is an enjoyable and often social form of entertainment. While playing video games is a fun pastime, there is a growing concern that spending too much time playing video games is related to negative developmental outcomes and can become an addiction.

14 May 2020

Pediatric cancer patients are not at higher risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds

Researchers from MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) found that children with cancer are not at a higher risk of being affected by COVID-19.

13 May 2020

App to treat migraines without the use of medication

One in seven people suffer from migraines and one in a hundred experience chronic headaches. Painful headaches can destroy a person's social life and interfere with their ability to be a part of the workforce. Traditional migraine medication helps some individuals but has frequent side effects.

13 May 2020

Adolescents News and Research

Genomic analysis compares ADHD-related genetic variants in Neanderthal and modern human samples

COVID-19 in the UK: Military planning and school re-openings

Dana-Farber nurse-scientists receive more than $1.3 million for two research projects

Teens develop septic shock due to COVID-19

Parents lack understanding of teens' preferences for best time to talk about end-of-life decisions

Study presents early data on SARS‐CoV ‐2 testing, outcomes at Australian children’s hospital

New study provides valuable insight into health and wellbeing of children in Ireland

Scientists create a detailed map of how carcinogens trigger breast cancer development

Family environment and socioeconomic status affect brain development during adolescence

COVID-19 restrictions may have unintended consequences for young eyes

Depression in individuals with autism linked to less proactive cognitive control

Primary care-based intervention promotes parent-teen communication

Coronavirus pandemic may spark mental health crisis, U.N. warns

Medicaid providers at the end of the line for federal COVID funding

Kawasaki disease outbreak in children with COVID-19

Researchers study the geography of childhood cancer in Switzerland

NIH begins clinical study to evaluate hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for COVID-19

Study examines the longer-term impact of playing video games

Pediatric cancer patients are not at higher risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds

App to treat migraines without the use of medication

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

Latest News