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Novel targeted therapy may be an effective treatment option for neuroblastoma

New research from VCU Massey Cancer Center - published Thursday in Cell Reports - demonstrated that a novel targeted therapy could be an effective treatment option for a deadly pediatric cancer known as neuroblastoma.

28 Jul 2022

New discovery may open the door to targeted treatments for two types of rhabdomyosarcoma

A gene that UVA Health researchers discovered is responsible for the deadliest type of brain tumor is also responsible for two forms of childhood cancer, the scientists have found.

28 Jul 2022

Antibiotic exposure in early childhood linked to later development of asthma and allergies

Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrates.

28 Jul 2022

Study analyzes spontaneous social interactions of 2 and 4-year-olds while interacting with peers

What do building pyramids, going to the moon, paddling a two-person canoe or dancing a waltz have in common? All these actions are the result of a common goal between multiple partners and leads to a mutual sense of obligation, known as "joint commitment".

28 Jul 2022

Study finds disparities in first evaluation of infants with cystic fibrosis from minoritized groups

Infants from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds who have positive newborn screening tests for cystic fibrosis received their diagnostic follow-up for the disease later than recommended and later than white, non-Hispanic infants, according to a study published in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.

27 Jul 2022

Fewer than half of autistic children receive intervention services before 36 months of age

Despite a federal mandate requiring access to early intervention programs (EIP) for children with disabilities, fewer than half of autistic children in four New Jersey counties received services before 36 months of age, according to a Rutgers study.

27 Jul 2022

Icelandic study reveals how many children experience severe COVID symptoms

Researchers explore the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Icelandic children.

27 Jul 2022

CDC investigation notice highlights outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles purchased online

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-07-22/index.html

27 Jul 2022

India, Pakistan tackle backslide in child immunizations

India and other South Asian countries must deal with a dangerous backslide in routine infant vaccinations during 2019—2021 brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed to counter its spread, say UNICEF officials.

27 Jul 2022

'Western style' diet high in fat and sugar can negatively affect breast milk and baby's health

A diet high in sugar and fat such as burgers, fries and fizzy drinks can negatively affect a new mother's breast milk and baby's health even before the child is conceived.

27 Jul 2022

Organized sports help kids to develop the "grit" for overcoming challenges as adults

Here's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that helps them overcome challenges as adults, a new study suggests.

27 Jul 2022

Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated staffing challenges in children's social care, report finds

Ofsted has today published a report on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children's social care, drawing on evidence from inspections, focus groups and interviews with inspectors.

26 Jul 2022

Attending daycare may increase lung complications in preterm children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Attending daycare in the first three years of life is linked with an increase in lung complications in children who were born prematurely and diagnosed with a form of chronic lung disease, according to new research led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

26 Jul 2022

Child Health News

Novel targeted therapy may be an effective treatment option for neuroblastoma

New discovery may open the door to targeted treatments for two types of rhabdomyosarcoma

Antibiotic exposure in early childhood linked to later development of asthma and allergies

Study analyzes spontaneous social interactions of 2 and 4-year-olds while interacting with peers

Study finds disparities in first evaluation of infants with cystic fibrosis from minoritized groups

Fewer than half of autistic children receive intervention services before 36 months of age

Icelandic study reveals how many children experience severe COVID symptoms

CDC investigation notice highlights outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles purchased online

India, Pakistan tackle backslide in child immunizations

'Western style' diet high in fat and sugar can negatively affect breast milk and baby's health

Organized sports help kids to develop the "grit" for overcoming challenges as adults

Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated staffing challenges in children's social care, report finds

Attending daycare may increase lung complications in preterm children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Differences in development of children conceived by ART are no longer apparent by late adolescence

Review may lead to improvements in therapeutic options for preterm infants

Quarantine guidance for Omicron infection

UNC scientists use MRI to observe altered neural flexibility in children with ADHD

Elevated insulin resistance, advanced cell aging associated with childhood poverty

Exposure to extreme heat linked with malnutrition among children in low-income countries

Appropriate guidance and follow-up needed for children at high risk for long COVID

Edoardo Fabini

Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

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