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Genetic test streamlines diagnosis of rare developmental disorders

A single genetic test could potentially replace the current two-step approach to diagnosing rare developmental disorders in children. This shift could enable earlier diagnoses for families and save the NHS vital resources.

28 Mar 2024

Study provides a hopeful direction for the management of penile squamous cell carcinoma

In a recent multi-center study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers examined the effects of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) on patients suffering from locally advanced penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC).

28 Mar 2024

Global leaders set ambitious targets to end tuberculosis epidemic

World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis have approved a Political Declaration with ambitious new targets for the next five years to advance the global efforts towards ending the TB epidemic.

28 Mar 2024

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

When she was in ninth grade, Fiona Lu fell into a depression. She had trouble adjusting to her new high school in Orange County, California, and felt so isolated and exhausted that she cried every morning.

28 Mar 2024

Longer durations of breastfeeding lowers the risk of childhood cancers

Whether duration of breastfeeding was associated with a lower risk of childhood cancers.

28 Mar 2024

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Review article in Frontiers in Nutrition examines the multifaceted impacts of food allergies on individuals' economic, psychological, and social quality of life, highlighting the need for increased awareness and support for affected people.

28 Mar 2024

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Study explores how parents decide whether their children should attend school or stay home due to sickness, revealing a cautious approach when in doubt, and highlights the significant consideration of mental health alongside physical well-being.

27 Mar 2024

Family dog interaction boosts physical activity in children with developmental disabilities

By engaging regularly with their family dog and teaching it a series of tricks and commands, children with developmental disabilities experienced a significant increase in their daily physical activity, a new study from Oregon State University researchers found.

27 Mar 2024

New treatment paradigm focuses on reverting cancer cells to normal state

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists reversed an aggressive cancer, reverting malignant cells towards a more normal state. Rhabdoid tumors are an aggressive cancer which is missing a key tumor suppressor protein.

27 Mar 2024

WHO and World Bank release alarming report on universal health coverage stagnation

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank have jointly published the 2023 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, revealing an alarming stagnation in the progress towards providing people everywhere with quality, affordable, and accessible health care.

27 Mar 2024

Study links long-term ADHD stimulant use to increased risk of cardiomyopathy

Young adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly more likely to develop cardiomyopathy (weakened heart muscle) compared with those who were not prescribed stimulants, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024

ADHD medication proves most effective in treating symptoms, new study finds

A comprehensive overview of treatment options available for ADHD for children and adolescent individuals.

27 Mar 2024

WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for malaria prevention in children

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention of malaria in children.

27 Mar 2024

MMR vaccine slashes antibiotic use in toddlers: Nordic study shines light on broader benefits

Study demonstrates that administering the MMR vaccine to children under two, following three DTaP doses, significantly reduces the need for antibiotic treatments, highlighting potential non-specific protective effects.

26 Mar 2024

Single dengue vaccine dose shows mixed results: Protection hinges on prior exposure

Study investigates the protective effects of a single CYD-TDV vaccine dose against dengue virus in Filipino children, revealing that while the vaccine does not protect children with no or one prior dengue infection, it significantly reduces infection risk in those with two or more prior infections.

26 Mar 2024

Household chemicals endanger brain's myelin-forming cells

Study uncovers how environmental chemicals, specifically organophosphate flame retardants and quaternary compounds, negatively affect oligodendrocyte development, implicating them in potential neurodevelopmental risks such as ADHD and autism, by employing an innovative high-throughput screening approach on mouse and human stem cell-derived models.

26 Mar 2024

Children News and Research

Genetic test streamlines diagnosis of rare developmental disorders

Study provides a hopeful direction for the management of penile squamous cell carcinoma

Global leaders set ambitious targets to end tuberculosis epidemic

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

Longer durations of breastfeeding lowers the risk of childhood cancers

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Family dog interaction boosts physical activity in children with developmental disabilities

New treatment paradigm focuses on reverting cancer cells to normal state

WHO and World Bank release alarming report on universal health coverage stagnation

Study links long-term ADHD stimulant use to increased risk of cardiomyopathy

ADHD medication proves most effective in treating symptoms, new study finds

WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for malaria prevention in children

MMR vaccine slashes antibiotic use in toddlers: Nordic study shines light on broader benefits

Single dengue vaccine dose shows mixed results: Protection hinges on prior exposure

Household chemicals endanger brain's myelin-forming cells

Delaying surgical inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants reduces risks

New battery-free implant allows users to monitor their bladder fullness in real time

Study identifies key priorities for building mental health-friendly cities for young people

UC researchers open Phase 2 clinical trial to test new combination treatment for glioblastomas

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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