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Discovery paves the way for specific therapies for common form of childhood brain and spine tumor

A study conducted by researchers in Brazil, Australia, Austria and the United States has made significant discoveries about a type of pediatric cancer with no approved drugs for treatment and with a low survival rate.

29 Aug 2022

IBS discussed collaboration with NIAID and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

The Institute for Basic Science recently visited the National Institutes of Health and announced its collaboration with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the U.S., with the aims of increasing virus research capacity and ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

29 Aug 2022

Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children appears to be lower than in adults

A new study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) RECOVER Pediatric Electronic Health Records (EHR) Cohort and authored by Suchitra Rao, MD, infectious disease specialist at Children's Hospital Colorado, found that the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or long COVID, in children appears to be lower than what has been reported in adults.

29 Aug 2022

Study addresses food texture challenges in the life of children with Down syndrome

Children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don't like brittle or gooey foods. But those preferences can lead to a less nutritious diet, according to Washington State University research published in the Journal of Texture Studies.

29 Aug 2022

Older people experiencing homelessness more likely to die soon

A quarter of the participants in a long-term study of older people experiencing homelessness in Oakland died within a few years of being enrolled, UC San Francisco researchers found.

29 Aug 2022

Potential cause of racial disparity affecting infants with congenital heart disease discovered

Race was already known to matter when it came to health outcomes for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common birth defect, affecting 1 in 100 live births.

29 Aug 2022

Is there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?

Researchers explored the complex relationship between the gut microbiome of people in different countries and the observed COVID-19 severity, measured as the hospitalization rate of the corresponding country.

29 Aug 2022

New risk assessment tool predicts mortality for atrial fibrillation patients after completion of TAVR

A large-scale international study led by Mount Sinai has yielded the first risk score that can help predict mortality for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who have undergone a successful transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and discharged home.

29 Aug 2022

What is the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron wave in South Africa?

A new study has described the transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2, population-level immunity, and impact of omicron wave in South Africa.

27 Aug 2022

Many mothers of children with autism experience depressive symptoms

About 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms over 18 months, while rates were much lower (6% to 13.6%) for mothers with neurotypical children in the same period, UCSF researchers report in a new study published August 26 in Family Process.

26 Aug 2022

School-aged children can successfully self-swab to obtain COVID-19 test specimen, study finds

A new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-aged children can successfully use a nasal swab to obtain their own COVID-19 test specimen.

26 Aug 2022

Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center focuses on early detection, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease

In an effort to improve the lives of children and adults with kidney disease, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine are jointly launching the Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center.

26 Aug 2022

Selective planting between roads and playgrounds can cut air pollution reaching school children

Scientists have published new evidence showing that selective planting of vegetation between roads and playgrounds can substantially cut toxic traffic-derived air pollution reaching school children.

26 Aug 2022

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine granted UK approval for 12- to 17-year-olds by MHRA

Nuvaxovid, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax, has today been granted an extension to its existing UK approval, for 12- to 17-year-olds. This extension has been authorized by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

26 Aug 2022

In-school occupational therapists can help understand the unique learning needs of autistic children

In an Australian first, South Australia has appointed a new Assistant Minister for Autism, tasked to increase autism supports in public primary schools. This could not have come at a more urgent time as new research from the University of South Australia shows that parents world-wide report a lack of awareness and understanding of the unique learning needs of autistic children across all levels of mainstream school.

26 Aug 2022

With more sizzling summers, Colorado changes how heat advisories are issued

For all the images of ski resorts and snow-capped peaks, Colorado is experiencing shorter winters and hotter summers that are increasingly putting people at risk for heat-related illnesses.

26 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 has evolved to make you sick, quicker

Researchers systematically review existing data to assess the incubation periods of different SARS-CoV-2 VOCs.

25 Aug 2022

Mouse embryoids offer a promising model system to spur research into embryonic development and disease

Scientists funded in part by the National Institutes of Health have generated a mouse embryo model, or embryoid, that develops beyond neurulation—formation of the neural tube, which gives rise to the central nervous system—and closely mirrors natural mouse embryos 8.5 days after fertilization.

25 Aug 2022

A complex immunological landscape emerges in South Africa after Omicron BA.1/BA.2

Researchers evaluate infection rates and changes in the immunological history of COVID-19 patients over time.

25 Aug 2022

New diagnoses of neurological and psychiatric disorders remain common two years after COVID-19

New diagnoses of disorders including psychosis, dementia, seizures and ‘brain fog’ remain commoner two years after COVID-19 than after other respiratory infections, whereas the increased risks of depression and anxiety after COVID-19 are short-lived and there is no overall excess of cases.

25 Aug 2022

Children News and Research

Discovery paves the way for specific therapies for common form of childhood brain and spine tumor

IBS discussed collaboration with NIAID and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children appears to be lower than in adults

Study addresses food texture challenges in the life of children with Down syndrome

Older people experiencing homelessness more likely to die soon

Potential cause of racial disparity affecting infants with congenital heart disease discovered

Is there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?

New risk assessment tool predicts mortality for atrial fibrillation patients after completion of TAVR

What is the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron wave in South Africa?

Many mothers of children with autism experience depressive symptoms

School-aged children can successfully self-swab to obtain COVID-19 test specimen, study finds

Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center focuses on early detection, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease

Selective planting between roads and playgrounds can cut air pollution reaching school children

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine granted UK approval for 12- to 17-year-olds by MHRA

In-school occupational therapists can help understand the unique learning needs of autistic children

With more sizzling summers, Colorado changes how heat advisories are issued

SARS-CoV-2 has evolved to make you sick, quicker

Mouse embryoids offer a promising model system to spur research into embryonic development and disease

A complex immunological landscape emerges in South Africa after Omicron BA.1/BA.2

New diagnoses of neurological and psychiatric disorders remain common two years after COVID-19

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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