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Study shows safety, feasibility of intranasal milk therapy for infants with intraventricular hemorrhage

A new study demonstrates that intranasal human milk is a safe and feasible intervention for intraventricular hemorrhage, a serious cause of morbidity in preterm infants.

22 Apr 2022

Impaired brain growth in the womb can predict worsened infant neurodevelopmental outcomes

A new study reports that selective impairments in regional fetal brain growth predict adverse cognitive, language and motor outcomes in infants with congenital heart disease.

22 Apr 2022

Study describes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric primary care mental health visits

A new study describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric primary care mental health visits.

22 Apr 2022

Study assesses whether early targeted treatment of patent ductus arteriosus improves outcomes in extreme preterm babies

A randomized controlled trial evaluates if selective early treatment of patent ductus arteriosus reduces death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia at 36 weeks in extreme preterm babies.

22 Apr 2022

Study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks related to TikTok use

A new study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks associated with TikTok use. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2022 Meeting, taking place April 21-25 in Denver.

22 Apr 2022

Rapid infusion of NaHCO3 bolus after extensive resuscitation leads to higher blood flows to the brain and heart

A new study examines the effect of rapid infusion of 2meq/kg of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in an ovine model on gas exchange and coronary and cerebral perfusion in the immediate post-resuscitation phase.

22 Apr 2022

Rhinovirus the main virus co-circulating with SARS-CoV-2 in children

Researchers investigate the rates at which different pathogens appear in children, both independently and alongside SARS-CoV-2.

21 Apr 2022

COVID-19 diagnosis in pregnancy and the postnatal period: Study

A new study provides new information on the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and postpartum outcomes.

21 Apr 2022

Type I interferon found to be major driver of memory, cognitive loss in Alzheimer's disease mouse model

Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, progressively impairs memory, concentration and the ability to learn new things and accomplish everyday activities.

19 Apr 2022

Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 uncommon

A new study shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection is not typically transferred to newborns from infected mothers, and if such transmission occurs, the resulting disease is usually mild.

19 Apr 2022

COVID-19 vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalizations in children during the Omicron period

Results of a new multicenter study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that vaccination with a primary series of the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine reduced the risk of COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in children ages 5–11 years by two-thirds during the Omicron period.

19 Apr 2022

New nanotechnology approach developed for the elimination of endometriosis lesions

Scientists have developed a new nanotechnology approach for locating and removing the painful and dangerous lesions associated with endometriosis, a common gynecological condition in women of childbearing age.

18 Apr 2022

Simple youth development program can interrupt the cycle of generational poverty

A free youth development program serving Black children and teens living in a low-income segregated community demonstrated positive long-term educational and financial outcomes in its alumni, according to a study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago published in the journal BMC Public Health.

18 Apr 2022

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

A new study discusses possible mechanisms of long COVID in children and how they might relate to their dietary intake of important vitamins and elements.

13 Apr 2022

Prenatal exposure to maternal social disadvantage may affect infant brain volumes at birth

Poverty and crime can have devastating effects on a child's health. But a new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that some environmental factors influence the structure and function of young brains even before babies make their entrances into the world.

12 Apr 2022

Child Health News and Research

Study shows safety, feasibility of intranasal milk therapy for infants with intraventricular hemorrhage

Impaired brain growth in the womb can predict worsened infant neurodevelopmental outcomes

Study describes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric primary care mental health visits

Study assesses whether early targeted treatment of patent ductus arteriosus improves outcomes in extreme preterm babies

Study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks related to TikTok use

Rapid infusion of NaHCO3 bolus after extensive resuscitation leads to higher blood flows to the brain and heart

Rhinovirus the main virus co-circulating with SARS-CoV-2 in children

COVID-19 diagnosis in pregnancy and the postnatal period: Study

Type I interferon found to be major driver of memory, cognitive loss in Alzheimer's disease mouse model

Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 uncommon

COVID-19 vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalizations in children during the Omicron period

New nanotechnology approach developed for the elimination of endometriosis lesions

Simple youth development program can interrupt the cycle of generational poverty

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

Prenatal exposure to maternal social disadvantage may affect infant brain volumes at birth

Severe COVID-19 extremely rare among children

New delivery method enhances the "attack power" of CAR T cells against tumors

Study reveals a genetic overlap between childhood and adult mental health disorders

An assessment of COVID-19 vaccine safety during pregnancy

Natural SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist for six months in children

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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