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New research finds link between genomic variants in neurological processes and autism

New research on the genomics of autism confirms that the genetic roots of the disorder are highly complicated, but that common biological themes underlie this complexity. In the current study, researchers have implicated several new candidate genes and genomic variants as contributors to autism, and conclude that many more remain to be discovered.

2 Mar 2011

UIC researchers receive USDA grant to reduce obesity in preschool children

The preschool years are a critical period for addressing weight-related behaviors among at-risk groups, say researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Among young children, obesity has tripled since 1980, and the prevalence is highest among black and Hispanic children.

1 Mar 2011

$1 million USDA grant aims to reduce obesity in preschoolers

1 Mar 2011

Nanotechnology holds promise for developing surgical measures

A new review published in WIREs Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology explores how nanotechnology may provide powerful new tools that could have a marked impact on the therapeutic and diagnostic measures available to surgeons.

1 Mar 2011

Bruegger's to donate $90,000 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Today, Bruegger's announced that it will donate approximately $90,000 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals - largely the result of its "Bottomless Mug" campaign, which ran October 27, 2010 through January 31, 2011.

1 Mar 2011

U-M's SIVQ software-tool can pinpoint cell and tissue samples more accurately

Ulysses Balis, M.D., clicks a mouse to identify a helicopter in a satellite photo of Baghdad, Iraq. With another click, an algorithm that he and his team designed picks out three more choppers without highlighting any of the buildings, streets, trees or cars.

1 Mar 2011

San Diego Hospice is California's first provider of unique children care program

The Comprehensive Care Management Programs at San Diego Hospice celebrates one year as California's first provider of Partners for Children. This unique state-funded program allows chronically ill children on Medi-Cal and CCS to receive pain and symptom management services, or palliative care, at home.

1 Mar 2011

Doctors should transit patients to adult medical care for congenital heart disease during early adolescence

Doctors should transition their patients from pediatric to adult medical care for congenital heart disease during early adolescence, experts recommend in a scientific statement published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

1 Mar 2011

International conference to address pediatric congenital cataract treatment in New York City

An international conference addressing the treatment of children born with a cataract will take place in New York City on Friday, March 11, 2011.

1 Mar 2011

Intercell reports EUR 255.2m net loss for full year 2010

Today Intercell AG announced its financial results for Q4 and the preliminary results for the full financial year 2010 and presented an update on the Company's development programs.

1 Mar 2011

Scientists discover lead contamination in ceramic cookware sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown

Recently, a research team from the Department of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University discovered an alarming amount of lead contamination in ceramic cooking and eating utensils sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown.

1 Mar 2011

U.K.'s DFID might reduce funding for FAO in light of 'patchy' performance

The U.K.'s Department for International Development on Saturday said it might reduce its contribution to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization if the agency does not improve its performance, Reuters reports.

1 Mar 2011

New research reveals how maternal antibodies block immune response to measles virus

New research that reveals how maternal antibodies block an immune response to the measles virus is a first step toward improving current childhood vaccination practices, scientists say.

1 Mar 2011

Cummings School granted U.S. Patent for antibody-based treatment against Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine have received U.S. patent approval for an antibody-based treatment for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a potentially fatal outcome of E. coli poisoning and the leading cause of kidney failure in children.

1 Mar 2011

Infant feeding policy requires major overhaul

In a briefing document issued today (28 February) by the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies (CPCS) at the University of Kent, Dr Ellie Lee argues that policy on infant feeding requires a major overhaul if it is to be fit for purpose.

1 Mar 2011

'Tea and Toast Syndrome' leads to loss of wellness and muscle in seniors

Elderly people who live on their own that don't prepare whole meals or don't know how tend to dwindle their intake to "tea and toast" at the expense of vital nutrients and their health, according to an article published in the February issue of Food Nutrition & Science.

1 Mar 2011

HCI creates Pediatric Cancer Late Effects Clinic to help manage long-term issues of treatment

Although cancer in children is rare, more than 10,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with some form of the disease every year. If these children survive, studies have found that more than two-thirds develop at least one late-effect of treatment, which can include additional cancers, fertility and heart problems, limited limb function, and hearing loss.

1 Mar 2011

Dermatan sulfate holds potential as an additional biomarker for Sanfilippo disease

Sanfilippo disease is a rare disorder caused by the failure of enzymes to break down specific kinds of complex carbohydrates, resulting in their accumulation in cells and often severe physical and neurological problems - and sometimes early death.

1 Mar 2011

Study: Visual cortex can dramatically change its function

When your brain encounters sensory stimuli, such as the scent of your morning coffee or the sound of a honking car, that input gets shuttled to the appropriate brain region for analysis. The coffee aroma goes to the olfactory cortex, while sounds are processed in the auditory cortex.

1 Mar 2011

Treat discomfort not fever say the new pediatric guidelines

According to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), fevers alone are not a cause for intervention in children. Dr. Janice Sullivan, the lead author of the report says, “The focus should be on comfort and not on absolute temperature.” That’s because fever can be help fight illness, by slowing down the reproduction of bacteria and viruses or stimulating the body’s immune response she explains. “That’s a benefit of fever…and may shorten the time that your child remains ill,” she adds.

28 Feb 2011

Children News and Research

New research finds link between genomic variants in neurological processes and autism

UIC researchers receive USDA grant to reduce obesity in preschool children

$1 million USDA grant aims to reduce obesity in preschoolers

Nanotechnology holds promise for developing surgical measures

Bruegger's to donate $90,000 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

U-M's SIVQ software-tool can pinpoint cell and tissue samples more accurately

San Diego Hospice is California's first provider of unique children care program

Doctors should transit patients to adult medical care for congenital heart disease during early adolescence

International conference to address pediatric congenital cataract treatment in New York City

Intercell reports EUR 255.2m net loss for full year 2010

Scientists discover lead contamination in ceramic cookware sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown

U.K.'s DFID might reduce funding for FAO in light of 'patchy' performance

New research reveals how maternal antibodies block immune response to measles virus

Cummings School granted U.S. Patent for antibody-based treatment against Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Infant feeding policy requires major overhaul

'Tea and Toast Syndrome' leads to loss of wellness and muscle in seniors

HCI creates Pediatric Cancer Late Effects Clinic to help manage long-term issues of treatment

Dermatan sulfate holds potential as an additional biomarker for Sanfilippo disease

Study: Visual cortex can dramatically change its function

Treat discomfort not fever say the new pediatric guidelines

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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