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COVID-19 can cause long-term lung damage to children and teens

In a recent study published in the Radiology journal, researchers in Germany assessed the pulmonary dysfunction observed after pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

27 Sep 2022

New research model enables scientists to test therapeutics for rare neurodegenerative diseases

For the first time, scientists will be able to test therapeutics for a group of rare neurodegenerative diseases that affect infants and young children thanks to a new research model created by scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

26 Sep 2022

Successful implementation strategy to scale-up PEWS for children with cancer

Pediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) - bedside tools used by nurses to assess the health of hospitalized children and identify urgent medical issues - are not widely used in resource-limited hospitals, in part due to challenges with implementation.

26 Sep 2022

Novel microfluidic device mimics nutrient exchange between mother and fetus affected by placental malaria

Placental malaria as a consequence of Plasmodium falciparum infections can lead to severe complications for both mother and child.

26 Sep 2022

In vitro gut models reveal how microplastics affect the GI tract

Researchers hypothesize that exposure to polyethylene microplastics affect the human adult GI system in vitro under realistic conditions.

26 Sep 2022

Research brings us closer to optimizing treatments for children with retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the eye that occurs in infants and toddlers and can lead to loss of vision, loss of one or both eyes, and even death.

26 Sep 2022

Antenatal steroid therapy for pregnant women may improve survival among extremely preterm infants

Steroid treatment before birth appears to improve survival and reduce complications among extremely preterm infants, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

26 Sep 2022

A good night's sleep promotes immunity

In a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers in the United States used mice models to understand how sleep fragmentation affects immunological responses and the epigenetic modifications of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs). They also conducted a sleep restriction trial in humans to determine HPSC programming and hematopoiesis.

25 Sep 2022

Scientists identify the mechanism responsible for exceptional auditory abilities in Williams-Beuren syndrome

Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a rare disorder that causes neurocognitive and developmental deficits. However, musical and auditory abilities are preserved or even enhanced in WBS patients.

23 Sep 2022

Study shows 72% increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in young COVID-19 patients

Children who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a new study that analyzed electronic health records of more than 1 million patients ages 18 and younger.

23 Sep 2022

Low-cost, robotic clothing for children with cerebral palsy

UC Riverside engineers are developing low-cost, robotic "clothing" to help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movements.

23 Sep 2022

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

The day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.

23 Sep 2022

Over the past thirty years, our diet hasn't improved

A new study describes diet quality on a global basis in a stratified manner.

22 Sep 2022

Microplastics detected in placentas, infant feces, breastmilk, and infant formula

A new study reports the presence of microplastics in uterine and infant tissues, breastmilk, and infant formula.

21 Sep 2022

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in the urine of Danish infants

Researchers report the finding of several endocrine-disruptor chemicals in the urine of Danish infants.

21 Sep 2022

Researchers detect harmful levels of PFAS in all the "stain-resistant" school uniforms

Millions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) everyday through their uniforms, according to a peer-reviewed study published today in Environmental Science & Technology.

21 Sep 2022

Medulloblastomas originate much earlier in pregnancy than previously thought and may be preventable

An aggressive type of pediatric brain tumor, medulloblastoma, exists in a pre-malignant form at birth after initially developing during the first or second trimester of pregnancy, according to a new international study.

21 Sep 2022

Formula may be right for infants, but experts warn that toddlers don’t need it

Formulas for toddlers are a burgeoning business in the United States: Sales of the drinks more than doubled in recent years as companies convinced parents that their little ones needed the liquid boost.

21 Sep 2022

Study shows COVID-19 activity peaks during winter in the United States and Europe

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Pfizer Inc, and the University of Iowa assessed the seasonal trends observed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

21 Sep 2022

Majority of adolescents are self-conscious about their appearance, new poll suggests

The majority of adolescents and teens are self-conscious about their appearance, a new national poll suggests.

20 Sep 2022

Child Health News

COVID-19 can cause long-term lung damage to children and teens

New research model enables scientists to test therapeutics for rare neurodegenerative diseases

Successful implementation strategy to scale-up PEWS for children with cancer

Novel microfluidic device mimics nutrient exchange between mother and fetus affected by placental malaria

In vitro gut models reveal how microplastics affect the GI tract

Research brings us closer to optimizing treatments for children with retinoblastoma

Antenatal steroid therapy for pregnant women may improve survival among extremely preterm infants

A good night's sleep promotes immunity

Scientists identify the mechanism responsible for exceptional auditory abilities in Williams-Beuren syndrome

Study shows 72% increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in young COVID-19 patients

Low-cost, robotic clothing for children with cerebral palsy

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

Over the past thirty years, our diet hasn't improved

Microplastics detected in placentas, infant feces, breastmilk, and infant formula

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in the urine of Danish infants

Researchers detect harmful levels of PFAS in all the "stain-resistant" school uniforms

Medulloblastomas originate much earlier in pregnancy than previously thought and may be preventable

Formula may be right for infants, but experts warn that toddlers don’t need it

Study shows COVID-19 activity peaks during winter in the United States and Europe

Majority of adolescents are self-conscious about their appearance, new poll suggests

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