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Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

The increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation starting from childhood.

3 Apr 2023

Crystal engineering strategy could make medicines more soluble and palatable for children

Research conducted at University of Limerick in Ireland has shown that crystal engineering can improve access to a drug used in the treatment of a tropical disease affecting millions worldwide.

3 Apr 2023

VTC professor awarded NIH grant to study a potential therapy for DiGeorge syndrome

The human brain begins to assemble itself shortly after conception as a growing number of brain cells connect to create circuits across the brain.

3 Apr 2023

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Researchers explored longitudinal weight gain in infants who were exposed to in-utero COVID-19.

3 Apr 2023

States step in as telehealth and clinic patients get blindsided by hospital fees

When Brittany Tesso's then-3-year-old son, Roman, needed an evaluation for speech therapy in 2021, his pediatrician referred him to Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora.

3 Apr 2023

A doctor’s love letter to ‘the people’s hospital’

Could a charity hospital founded by a crusading Dutch playwright, a group of Quakers, and a judge working undercover become a model for the U.S. health care system? In this episode of the podcast "An Arm and a Leg," host Dan Weissmann speaks with Dr. Ricardo Nuila to find out.

3 Apr 2023

Researcher hypothesizes that overnutrition could lead to loss of self-tolerance by impinging on immune regulation

Researchers explored the correlation between autoimmunity and obesity.

3 Apr 2023

Study demonstrates an effective technology-driven alternative to psychiatric medications for social anxiety

A new clinical trial conducted at Tel Aviv University has demonstrated an effective technology-driven alternative to psychiatric medications for people with social anxiety.

3 Apr 2023

Common anesthesia drug could help reduce pressure inside the skull of children with TBI

A common anesthesia drug could be beneficial in reducing pressure inside the skull of children with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), according to a study published in Critical Care Medicine.

31 Mar 2023

Transposable elements in various cancers could be used to harness novel immunotherapies

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that transposable elements in various cancers potentially may be used to harness novel immunotherapies against tumors that don't typically respond to immune-based treatments. Shown is a 3D rendering of cancer cells.

31 Mar 2023

FDA evaluates ‘safety concerns’ over dental devices featured in KHN-CBS investigation

In the wake of a KHN-CBS News investigation, the FDA on Thursday said it is "evaluating safety concerns" over the use of a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients.

31 Mar 2023

New statistical model could help doctors improve outcomes for pediatric tonsillectomies

Researchers led by a team at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created a statistical model to identify standards for typical, high, or low rates of bleeding after pediatric tonsillectomies.

31 Mar 2023

LGB preteens report 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time

A new national study finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) preteens ages 10-14 reported 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time, which was nearly four hours more than their straight peers.

31 Mar 2023

Study: Latinx students experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Latinx children in the US experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study shows, as experts state the "pressing need" to examine the long-term impact.

31 Mar 2023

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

Susceptibility to diarrhea, a major cause of infant deaths in low- and middle-income countries, has genetic links which could hold the key to new treatments, research suggests.

31 Mar 2023

Study identifies high levels of burnout across all members of the healthcare workforce

Burnout is associated with adverse outcomes including medical errors and lower quality of care. While many studies have focused on physician or nurse burnout, the COVID-19 pandemic increased stress across the healthcare workforce, including support staff and healthcare teams who have a crucial role in patient care.

31 Mar 2023

Study explores the experiences and attitudes of men who were sperm donors over 10 years ago

A study aimed to analyze the attitudes and experiences of Danish men who were sperm donors more than ten years ago.

31 Mar 2023

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

Victoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017. The Dallas resident was finishing up an AmeriCorps job with a local nonprofit, which offered her a small stipend to live on but no health coverage. She applied for Medicaid so she could be insured during the pregnancy.

31 Mar 2023

What are the growth and development differences in urban and rural areas for children and adolescents?

Researchers assessed the impact of urban living on the development and growth of children.

31 Mar 2023

Early life adversity linked to accelerated neurobiological aging, raising vulnerability to depression and Alzheimer's

scientists investigate the neurocognitive correlates of genetic vulnerability to major depressive disorder and Alzheimer's disease.

30 Mar 2023

Children News and Research

Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

Crystal engineering strategy could make medicines more soluble and palatable for children

VTC professor awarded NIH grant to study a potential therapy for DiGeorge syndrome

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

States step in as telehealth and clinic patients get blindsided by hospital fees

A doctor’s love letter to ‘the people’s hospital’

Researcher hypothesizes that overnutrition could lead to loss of self-tolerance by impinging on immune regulation

Study demonstrates an effective technology-driven alternative to psychiatric medications for social anxiety

Common anesthesia drug could help reduce pressure inside the skull of children with TBI

Transposable elements in various cancers could be used to harness novel immunotherapies

FDA evaluates ‘safety concerns’ over dental devices featured in KHN-CBS investigation

New statistical model could help doctors improve outcomes for pediatric tonsillectomies

LGB preteens report 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time

Study: Latinx students experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

Study identifies high levels of burnout across all members of the healthcare workforce

Study explores the experiences and attitudes of men who were sperm donors over 10 years ago

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

What are the growth and development differences in urban and rural areas for children and adolescents?

Early life adversity linked to accelerated neurobiological aging, raising vulnerability to depression and Alzheimer's

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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