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Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the US market

Hospital toxicologist Ryan Marino has seen up close the violent reactions of children poisoned by liquid nicotine from electronic cigarettes.

3 Aug 2023

Experts call for caution when using antenatal corticosteroids

Two new studies published by The BMJ today examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to women who are at risk of giving birth early.

2 Aug 2023

Liquid biopsy may be used to identify gene mutations in pediatric arteriovenous malformations

A study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting indicated that it may be possible to use a less invasive technique to identify the gene mutations responsible for some arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in pediatric patients.

2 Aug 2023

Steroids for preventing preterm birth may cause long-term health issues for infants

Steroids commonly offered to pregnant people with increased risk of preterm birth may be unnecessary and may leadto long-term health issues for the infants, according to new research led by McMaster University.

2 Aug 2023

Mechanical thrombectomy safe and effective for treating children with stroke

A study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting noted that mechanical thrombectomy, a standard treatment for adults with a large vessel occlusion, a type of severe ischemic stroke, is also safe and effective for treating children.

2 Aug 2023

Child-friendly HIV drug could improve treatment outcomes

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have helped confirm the dosing, safety and effectiveness of a drug formulation designed for treating children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

2 Aug 2023

Frequent headaches linked to bullying, suicidal tendencies in teens

Teens who have been bullied by their peers, or who have considered or attempted suicide, may be more likely to have more frequent headaches than teens who have not experienced any of these problems, according to a study published in the August 2, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

2 Aug 2023

Study reveals two key mechanisms underlying high risks from lung infections in Down syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome, the genetic condition caused by triplication of human chromosome 21, also known as trisomy 21, display a very high risk of hospitalization and mortality after developing lung infections.

2 Aug 2023

Is there clinical value in screening healthy children with genome sequencing compared with a gene panel for medically actionable pediatric conditions?

Researchers compared the efficacy of proactive genome sequencing and a medically actionable gene panel in identifying potential risk for pediatric-onset disorders in healthy newborns and children.

2 Aug 2023

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.

2 Aug 2023

CHLA expert offers update on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information and precautions

The coronavirus pandemic is no longer a national emergency, but the virus that causes COVID-19 isn't gone - and neither is the risk of getting the disease.

2 Aug 2023

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) to look at how a 20-week exercise program affected child health.

2 Aug 2023

Study explores the familial risk of postpartum psychosis

A recent study explores the relationship between genetics and postpartum psychosis.

2 Aug 2023

New treatment offers hope for children suffering from rare skin condition

It’s a beautiful moniker, but for Australia’s ‘butterfly children’ it belies a devastating reality filled with enormous pain and suffering caused by a rare skin condition – Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).

2 Aug 2023

Non-invasive brain stimulation shows promise for treating ADHD in children

Non-invasive brain stimulation, combined with cognitive training, could significantly improve symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, according to new research jointly led by the University of Surrey and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

1 Aug 2023

Low-dose atropine eyedrops not effective in slowing myopia progression in children

A study conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and 11 other hospitals and practices across the United States shows that use of low-dose atropine eyedrops, commonly used in a higher dose to treat lazy eye, was no better than a placebo at slowing myopia (nearsightedness) progression and elongation of the eye among children treated for two years.

1 Aug 2023

Child Health News

Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the US market

Experts call for caution when using antenatal corticosteroids

Liquid biopsy may be used to identify gene mutations in pediatric arteriovenous malformations

Steroids for preventing preterm birth may cause long-term health issues for infants

Mechanical thrombectomy safe and effective for treating children with stroke

Child-friendly HIV drug could improve treatment outcomes

Frequent headaches linked to bullying, suicidal tendencies in teens

Study reveals two key mechanisms underlying high risks from lung infections in Down syndrome

Is there clinical value in screening healthy children with genome sequencing compared with a gene panel for medically actionable pediatric conditions?

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

CHLA expert offers update on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information and precautions

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Study explores the familial risk of postpartum psychosis

New treatment offers hope for children suffering from rare skin condition

Non-invasive brain stimulation shows promise for treating ADHD in children

Low-dose atropine eyedrops not effective in slowing myopia progression in children

Lead exposure in early life may increase risk of adult criminality

Penn Medicine and CHOP receive $26 million NIH grant to develop treatments for three rare genetic diseases

Moving to polluted areas can lead to weight gain in kids

New plasma protein-based biomarkers can identify adolescents at risk of mental health problems

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