Children News and Research

RSS

Research project to investigate causes of persistent anemia among Peruvian children

The causes of persistent high levels of anemia among Peruvian children will be investigated by a new study led by Queen Mary University of London and the Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño, in collaboration with Universidad Nacional Intercultural de la Amazonia and Universidad Nacional San Christobal de Huamanga in Peru.

27 Jun 2019

FDA approves first drug for treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Soliris (eculizumab) injection for intravenous use for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in adult patients who are anti-aquaporin-4 antibody positive.

27 Jun 2019

Are Chronic Pain Relief Drugs for Children Effective?

A study led by researchers at the University of Bath has revealed that research into the drugs used to treat chronic pain in children is lacking and insufficient to base treatment decisions on.

27 Jun 2019

Child physical abuse more likely to increase when the caregiver was male

Over 1,700 children die from child abuse each year in the U.S., and far more sustain injuries that result in hospitalization.

27 Jun 2019

How black pharmacists are closing the cultural gap in health care

After a health insurance change forced Bernard Macon to cut ties with his black doctor, he struggled to find another African American physician online. Then, he realized two health advocates were hiding in plain sight.

27 Jun 2019

Study: One-fifth of hematological cancer patients suffer blood clots or bleeding

New Danish research may help direct focus towards the serious complications that on average every fifth hematological cancer patient suffers.

27 Jun 2019

Uncovering how tics are suppressed may provide insight to help people at risk for tic disorders

At least 20 percent of elementary school-age children develop tics such as excessive blinking, throat clearing or sniffing, but for most of those kids, the tics don't become a long-term problem.

27 Jun 2019

Cedars-Sinai pharmacist offers advice for safely discarding unused medications

Every year, millions of Americans misuse or abuse prescription medications, sometimes leading to emergency room visits, addiction or even death. The problem has worsened amid the ongoing opioid crisis.

27 Jun 2019

Scientists suggest possible cell-based therapy for premature infants with rare lung condition

Researchers suggest a possible cell-based therapy to stimulate lung development in fragile premature infants who suffer from a rare condition called Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, which in the most severe cases can lead to lifelong breathing problems and even death.

27 Jun 2019

Cascade aggravates hereditary storage diseases

In rare, hereditary storage diseases such as Sandhoff's disease or Tay-Sachs syndrome, the metabolic waste from accumulating gangliosides cannot be properly disposed of in the nerve cells because important enzymes are missing.

26 Jun 2019

Scientists use advanced imaging to track brain tumor 'turncoats'

Glioblastomas, the deadliest type of brain tumor in adults, attract "turncoats." These are macrophages, a type of immune cell, which promote tumor progression and mask tumors from the immune system's scrutiny.

26 Jun 2019

Interaction between antidepressants and opioid pain medication contributes to lesser pain relief

Common antidepressants interact with the opioid pain medication tramadol to make it less effective for pain relief, according to a study from University Hospitals.

26 Jun 2019

Bruker announces novel phenomics solutions at Metabolomics 2019

At Metabolomics 2019, Bruker highlights innovative MS and NMR systems, and novel high-value solutions for molecular phenomics and clinical metabolomics.

From Bruker Daltonics 26 Jun 2019

Social robots can lead to more positive emotions in sick children, study shows

A new study demonstrates, for the first time, that "social robots" used in support sessions held in pediatric units at hospitals can lead to more positive emotions in sick children.

26 Jun 2019

Children with birth defects have elevated cancer risk, study reveals

Childhood cancer is a rare occurrence in the overall population but may be somewhat more frequent in children born with birth defects.

26 Jun 2019

Military cadets who focus on one sport are more likely to be injured, study finds

U.S. Military Academy cadets who have focused on one sport are more likely to be injured in their first year of service, potentially impacting military readiness, according to a first-of-its kind study being presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association 70th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo.

26 Jun 2019

Children News and Research

Research project to investigate causes of persistent anemia among Peruvian children

FDA approves first drug for treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

Are Chronic Pain Relief Drugs for Children Effective?

Child physical abuse more likely to increase when the caregiver was male

How black pharmacists are closing the cultural gap in health care

Study: One-fifth of hematological cancer patients suffer blood clots or bleeding

Uncovering how tics are suppressed may provide insight to help people at risk for tic disorders

Cedars-Sinai pharmacist offers advice for safely discarding unused medications

Scientists suggest possible cell-based therapy for premature infants with rare lung condition

Cascade aggravates hereditary storage diseases

Scientists use advanced imaging to track brain tumor 'turncoats'

Interaction between antidepressants and opioid pain medication contributes to lesser pain relief

Bruker announces novel phenomics solutions at Metabolomics 2019

Social robots can lead to more positive emotions in sick children, study shows

Children with birth defects have elevated cancer risk, study reveals

Military cadets who focus on one sport are more likely to be injured, study finds

Women's work in agriculture seems to have negative impact on household nutrition

New review shows a clear gap in understanding of cancer in LGBTI adolescents

High prevalence of multiresistant intestinal bacteria in Vietnamese hospitals

Large prevention trial launched for people exposed to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Industry Focus eBook - Cell biology (5th edition) eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Latest News