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Association between infertility and autism spectrum disorder risk among children

The relationship between infertility and its treatments on autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

21 Nov 2023

Study shows mother's milk proteins and carbs crucial for infant growth, fat less so

Systematic review examines the impact of human milk macronutrients on infant growth, revealing that digestible carbohydrates increase infant weight and milk proteins correlate with increased infant length, while milk fat shows no consistent relationship with growth outcomes.

20 Nov 2023

AI-based approach uncovers social patterns that impact child health outcomes

A team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has used an AI-based approach to uncover underlying patterns among the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, termed social determinants of health (SDoH), and then linked each pattern to children's health outcomes.

20 Nov 2023

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

Taking a common antibiotic could more than half the risk of children becoming sick with multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), according to findings presented this week at a conference on lung health.

20 Nov 2023

MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years old

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (15 November 2023) extended the licence of the cystic fibrosis medicines Kaftrio (ivacaftor, tezacaftor and elexacaftor) and Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for children aged two to five years old.

20 Nov 2023

Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety

A RCT to assess the efficacy of the Pre-Texts arts-literacy intervention in decreasing anxiety and depression among high school pupils.

20 Nov 2023

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

The study reveals a significant presence of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's Black Belt region, linking well water consumption to increased pathogen detection and underscoring the need for improved sanitation infrastructure.

19 Nov 2023

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

A case report details a fatal neurologic disease in an immunocompromised toddler caused by pigeon avian paramyxovirus, underscoring the effectiveness of metagenomic testing in diagnosing complex infectious diseases.

19 Nov 2023

Study highlights the importance of BMI control in preventing cardiovascular disease

There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

17 Nov 2023

Brain MRI reveals microstructural damage in children with persistent symptoms after mild TBI

A new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma shows that children with persistent symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury had evidence of ongoing cerebral microstructural changes.

17 Nov 2023

AI-enhanced autism therapy: How multi-stage ensemble learning is changing the game By Pooja

Anticipating and identifying characteristics that impact or contribute to autism spectrum disorder therapy.

17 Nov 2023

Screen time for kids: Navigating the digital tightrope

In a comprehensive review published in "Nature Human Behavior," researchers evaluated the risks and benefits of screen time for children, revealing significant impacts on their mental health and development.

16 Nov 2023

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Researchers evaluated the long-term cardiovascular effects in children after treatment for MIS-C, a condition linked to COVID-19. They found that regardless of initial heart injury, most children displayed persistent cardiac abnormalities, underscoring the importance of ongoing cardiac monitoring post-recovery.

16 Nov 2023

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

The Pediatrics study analyzes trends in antiviral usage among U.S. children and adolescents with influenza, revealing significant variations in dispensing rates and costs, and low usage among children under six years, emphasizing the need for improved treatment strategies.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

The Lancet Regional Health-Europe study finds that maternal smoking during pregnancy may lower the risk of type 1 diabetes in children, but this protective effect diminishes in adulthood, with adult smoking showing no significant impact on type 1 diabetes risk.

16 Nov 2023

Gene splicing determines CD20 levels and response to monoclonal antibody therapy

Immunotherapies that target the CD20 antigen have revolutionized how patients with a variety of blood cancers and hematologic disorders have been treated.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

16 Nov 2023

Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds

Infants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care than infants without prenatal cannabis exposure, according to a study published today in the scientific journal Addiction.

16 Nov 2023

It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

Connie MacDonald works for the State Department at the U.S. consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It's a dream job, and she loved living abroad with her two sons.

16 Nov 2023

Polluted air may hurt reproductive health, research suggests

From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being.

15 Nov 2023

Child Health News

Association between infertility and autism spectrum disorder risk among children

Study shows mother's milk proteins and carbs crucial for infant growth, fat less so

AI-based approach uncovers social patterns that impact child health outcomes

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years old

Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Study highlights the importance of BMI control in preventing cardiovascular disease

Brain MRI reveals microstructural damage in children with persistent symptoms after mild TBI

AI-enhanced autism therapy: How multi-stage ensemble learning is changing the game By Pooja

Screen time for kids: Navigating the digital tightrope

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

Gene splicing determines CD20 levels and response to monoclonal antibody therapy

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds

It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

Polluted air may hurt reproductive health, research suggests

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

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