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Deaf children have a higher risk of developing emotional well-being issues, study suggests

Research from Queen's University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotional wellbeing issues compared to children who can hear.

9 Nov 2022

COVID-19 vaccination provides higher concentrations of antibodies to babies and pregnant people

Pregnant people who received one of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines had 10-fold higher antibody concentrations than those who were naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2, a finding that was also observed in their babies, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.

9 Nov 2022

Air pollution during pregnancy linked to delay in children's gross motor neurodevelopmental milestones

A recent study in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology has linked exposure to tiny particles of air pollution - called fine particulate matter - during pregnancy to delays in children's gross motor, fine motor, and personal–social development.

9 Nov 2022

Researchers unravel neurobiological mechanisms impacted by early life adversity

Using cutting edge molecular techniques in rodent models, researchers are dissecting the neurobiological mechanisms impacted by early life adversity.

9 Nov 2022

Researchers decipher key mechanism in the pathogenesis of juvenile Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease affects 3% of population over 65 years old, and the average age of onset is 60. Regarding juvenile Parkinson, which represents the of all Parkison's cases, the disease begins before 40 years old.

8 Nov 2022

Research estimates the changing burden of COVID-19 in Austin, Texas

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers estimated the time-varying burden of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by ZIP codes and individual age in Austin, Texas.

8 Nov 2022

New insight into how childhood traumas affect health outcomes

The social environments we grow up in are critical when determining our wellbeing and health later in life. Most Americans (67%) report experiencing at least one traumatic event in childhood, and a new study shows that these experiences have significant impacts on our health risks as adults.

8 Nov 2022

Pediatric deaths due to COVID-19 remain very low, study shows

A new study conducted in England shows that the risk of death due to COVID-19 remains very low for children and young people, and most deaths occur in those with underlying health conditions.

8 Nov 2022

Curbing depression among parents improves control of children's asthma, study finds

Depression and anxiety in the parents of children with asthma have been associated with increased clinic visits and asthma-related hospitalizations.

8 Nov 2022

New evidence of a critical neuroplasticity period in the frontal brain during adolescence

In a paper published in Progress in Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine neuroscientists described compelling new evidence of a critical neuroplasticity period in the frontal brain region during adolescence, a time when major mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia emerge and risk-taking behavior peaks.

8 Nov 2022

Infant-directed singing improves infants’ social visual behavior according to new research

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of infant-directed singing on the social visual behavior of the infant.

8 Nov 2022

Study highlights the need for early and timely diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents

If children and young people have already developed metabolic imbalances (diabetic ketoacidosis) at the time of diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D), this can result in complications such as extended stays in hospital, poorer long-term control of blood sugar levels, brain edema, or even a higher mortality rate.

8 Nov 2022

Watching violent TV during the preschool years leads to later risks of psychological impairment

Watching violent TV during the preschool years can lead to later risks of psychological and academic impairment, the summer before middle school starts, according to a new study led by Linda Pagani, a professor at Université de Montréal's School of Psycho-Education.

8 Nov 2022

Experts analyze the intensity of use and addiction of e-cigarettes

A new analysis published in JAMA Network Open by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in collaboration with a retired UCSF professor reveals ongoing and worsening adolescent e-cigarette addiction in the United States.

8 Nov 2022

Children exposed to air pollution in early years more likely to develop food allergies

A new research paper explores associations between food allergies and pre- or post-natal exposure to pollutants in the air, thus paving the way for future studies on the potential sensitization of the gut by exposure of the skin or airway to pollutants, in addition to the alimentary route.

7 Nov 2022

Administering steroids during heart surgery does not improve post-operative outcomes in infants

The largest clinical trial ever conducted in infants younger than age 1 undergoing heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass found that administering steroids during surgery did not improve post-operative outcomes compared to placebo, according to preliminary late-breaking research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

LSU Health New Orleans to receive patent for a noninvasive test to diagnose fatal condition in preemies

US Patent 11,493,515 will be issued to LSU Health New Orleans on November 8, 2022, for a noninvasive test that more accurately diagnoses a potentially fatal condition in premature infants.

7 Nov 2022

Study helps to justify the use of Ayres Sensory Integration as a tool for autistic children

People with autism are often portrayed in popular media as experiencing difficulty processing highly stimulating or overly loud environments.

7 Nov 2022

Practical tips to manage atopic dermatitis in babies

Eczema - atopic dermatitis - is common in babies and can be stressful for parents to manage. An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.212094 outlines practical tips to manage this condition.

7 Nov 2022

Chromosomal microarray analysis could help identify the cause of SIDS or SUDC in older children

A genetic test known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) could help identify the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or its counterpart in older children, known as sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), finds a study led by Boston Children's Hospital.

7 Nov 2022

Child Health News

Deaf children have a higher risk of developing emotional well-being issues, study suggests

COVID-19 vaccination provides higher concentrations of antibodies to babies and pregnant people

Air pollution during pregnancy linked to delay in children's gross motor neurodevelopmental milestones

Researchers unravel neurobiological mechanisms impacted by early life adversity

Researchers decipher key mechanism in the pathogenesis of juvenile Parkinson's

Research estimates the changing burden of COVID-19 in Austin, Texas

New insight into how childhood traumas affect health outcomes

Pediatric deaths due to COVID-19 remain very low, study shows

Curbing depression among parents improves control of children's asthma, study finds

New evidence of a critical neuroplasticity period in the frontal brain during adolescence

Infant-directed singing improves infants’ social visual behavior according to new research

Study highlights the need for early and timely diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents

Watching violent TV during the preschool years leads to later risks of psychological impairment

Experts analyze the intensity of use and addiction of e-cigarettes

Children exposed to air pollution in early years more likely to develop food allergies

Administering steroids during heart surgery does not improve post-operative outcomes in infants

LSU Health New Orleans to receive patent for a noninvasive test to diagnose fatal condition in preemies

Study helps to justify the use of Ayres Sensory Integration as a tool for autistic children

Practical tips to manage atopic dermatitis in babies

Chromosomal microarray analysis could help identify the cause of SIDS or SUDC in older children

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