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Study finds link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and language delays in children

Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy.

3 Jan 2024

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland.

3 Jan 2024

Large study debunks hope for breast milk-based enrichment in preterm care

Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference whether the enrichment is made from breast milk or cow's milk when it comes to the risk of severe complications in children?

2 Jan 2024

Enlarged perivascular spaces in infancy associated with sleep problems and autism risk

Throughout the day and night, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulses through small fluid-filled channels surrounding blood vessels in the brain, called perivascular spaces, to flush out neuroinflammation and other neurological waste.

2 Jan 2024

New ultrasound technology shows promise for preventing brain damage in premature and sick infants

Ultrasound technology developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) makes it possible to monitor cerebral blood flow in newborn babies, helping prevent brain damage in premature and sick infants who require surgery.

2 Jan 2024

Adolescent obesity heightens the risk of early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

New study finds that adolescent obesity significantly heightens the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood. Even those with high-normal BMI are at risk.

2 Jan 2024

Child care gaps in rural America threaten to undercut small communities

Candy Murnion remembers vividly the event that pushed her to open her first day care business in Jordan, a town of fewer than 400 residents in a sea of grassland in eastern Montana.

2 Jan 2024

How immune cells shape our earliest breaths

Study profiles the development of immune cells in human lungs during embryonic and fetal stages, revealing their influence on epithelial cell fate and lung development.

1 Jan 2024

Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine's veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill

The Endocrine Society, the world's oldest and largest professional medical society devoted to the study and treatment of hormone-related conditions, applauds Governor Mike Dewine's veto of a proposed Ohio law that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors.

29 Dec 2023

Gut microbiome diversity predicts cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children

Emerging evidence implicates the gut microbiome in cognitive outcomes and neurodevelopmental disorders, but the influence of gut microbial metabolism on typical neurodevelopment has not been explored in detail.

26 Dec 2023

Home dust chemicals predict asthma and allergies in children

Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chronic respiratory conditions that significantly impact their quality of life.

21 Dec 2023

UNF professor patents revolutionary ride-on mobility device for kids with disabilities

Dr. Juan Aceros, University of North Florida engineering associate professor, has been granted two new U.S. patents that have the potential to help thousands of children with disabilities attain a higher degree of freedom and comfort over traditional mobility devices, such as wheelchairs.

21 Dec 2023

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

Wars, drought, displacement, and instability are causing a dramatic increase in the number of pregnant and breastfeeding women around the world who suffer from malnutrition.

20 Dec 2023

$2.4 million grant to fund project PAL for building diversity in speech-language pathology

The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at Vanderbilt University have secured a $2,399,454 grant to fund a five-year project to address the need for diversity in highly trained professionals in speech-language pathology.

20 Dec 2023

UW-Madison technology unveils autism gene's impact on early brain structure

Technology developed at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to grow "rosettes" of brain and spinal tissue gives scientists new ways to study the growing human brain, including a recent study of how genetic mutations linked to autism affect early stages of human brain development.

20 Dec 2023

Digital health algorithm drastically cuts antibiotic use in Tanzanian children

A Nature Medicine study shows that the ePOCT+ digital health algorithm significantly reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children under 15 in Tanzania, highlighting its potential in combating antimicrobial resistance.

20 Dec 2023

Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25%

Study analyzes nine years of data from Taco Bell restaurants, showing that nutritional menu labeling led to a 22-25% reduction in calories-per-transaction, supporting the effectiveness of the United States Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in promoting healthier dietary choices.

19 Dec 2023

First case of COVID-caused vocal cord paralysis in teen reported by Mass Eye and Ear doctors

Physician-researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, report the first pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

19 Dec 2023

Childhood trauma linked to chronic pain in adulthood

Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to new research.

19 Dec 2023

Digital algorithm ePOCT+ successfully reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children, combating antimicrobial resistance

Study demonstrates how the ePOCT+ digital algorithm effectively guides healthcare providers in prescribing antibiotics for children, significantly reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and addressing antimicrobial resistance without compromising patient outcomes.

18 Dec 2023

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Study finds link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and language delays in children

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Large study debunks hope for breast milk-based enrichment in preterm care

Enlarged perivascular spaces in infancy associated with sleep problems and autism risk

New ultrasound technology shows promise for preventing brain damage in premature and sick infants

Adolescent obesity heightens the risk of early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

Child care gaps in rural America threaten to undercut small communities

How immune cells shape our earliest breaths

Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine's veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill

Gut microbiome diversity predicts cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children

Home dust chemicals predict asthma and allergies in children

UNF professor patents revolutionary ride-on mobility device for kids with disabilities

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

$2.4 million grant to fund project PAL for building diversity in speech-language pathology

UW-Madison technology unveils autism gene's impact on early brain structure

Digital health algorithm drastically cuts antibiotic use in Tanzanian children

Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25%

First case of COVID-caused vocal cord paralysis in teen reported by Mass Eye and Ear doctors

Childhood trauma linked to chronic pain in adulthood

Digital algorithm ePOCT+ successfully reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children, combating antimicrobial resistance

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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