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Video games may trigger life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in susceptible children

Electronic gaming can precipitate life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in susceptible children whose predisposition may have been previously unrecognized, according to a new report in Heart Rhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society, published by Elsevier.

11 Oct 2022

Infant’s brain “plastic” enough to reorganize language to the opposite side after perinatal stroke

A clinical study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center found that, for children who had a major stroke to the left hemisphere of their brain within days of their birth, the infant's brain was 'plastic' enough for the right hemisphere to acquire the language abilities ordinarily handled by the left side while also maintaining its own language abilities as well.

10 Oct 2022

The role of oxidative stress in congenital syndromes

Researchers discuss the role of oxidative stress in genetic conditions.

10 Oct 2022

Zinc could improve the brain defects caused by rare genetic disorder

Pediatric encephalopathies of genetic origin cause severe motor and intellectual disabilities from birth. One of these diseases, first identified in 2013, is caused by mutations in the GNAO1 gene.

10 Oct 2022

Consuming water with fluoride at levels used for public supplies is safe: study reassures

Research from The University of Queensland has found no link between community water fluoridation and adverse effects on children's brain development.

10 Oct 2022

Adolescent alcohol misuse may indirectly influence long-term physical health and life satisfaction

Teenagers who misuse alcohol may struggle more with drinking problems in their 20s and 30s, be in poorer health and feel less satisfied with their lives, according to a study led by Rutgers and Virginia Commonwealth University.

7 Oct 2022

Researchers investigate how mother's mood affects language development in infants

Communicating with babies in infant-directed-speech is considered an essential prerequisite for successful language development of the little ones.

7 Oct 2022

Landmark clinical trial aims to treat spina bifida before birth

Three babies have been born after receiving the world's first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. This was made possible by a landmark clinical trial at UC Davis Health.

7 Oct 2022

Simple new symptom-based screening tool detects asthma risk in young children

A team of researchers working with the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) has developed a simple new symptom-based screening tool that detects asthma risk in children as young as two years of age.

7 Oct 2022

Large study hopes to provide greater insight into the genetics behind stammering

More than 1500 adults and children from the United Kingdom are being recruited for an international study aiming to discover the genes that cause stammering.

6 Oct 2022

Maternal ultra-processed food consumption may be linked to increased obesity risk in offspring

A mother's consumption of ultra-processed foods appears to be linked to an increased risk of overweight or obesity in her offspring, irrespective of other lifestyle risk factors, suggests a US study published by The BMJ today.

6 Oct 2022

HRSA award recognizes Family Health Centers at NYU Langone for maternal and child care improvement

The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone has earned national recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration for quality improvement achievements in maternal and child healthcare.

6 Oct 2022

Detecting microplastics in human samples

A new study discusses how microplastics exposure to humans can be examined, preventative measures, and future possibilities in microplastics research.

6 Oct 2022

Study opens avenues to improve prognosis of children with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is a rare disease characterized by delayed puberty or the complete absence of puberty in adolescence, leading to infertility.

5 Oct 2022

Gender inequality contributes to higher levels of child abuse

The challenges women in low- and middle-income countries face as they seek equal rights can cause distress—and some of them may take it out on their children with physical abuse.

5 Oct 2022

Routine newborn screening for sickle cell disease urgently needed to save lives in Africa

More than 300,000 babies globally are born every year with sickle cell, a hereditary condition which causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped.

5 Oct 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on diabetic ketoacidosis prevalence among children with type 1 diabetes

In a new study, researchers evaluated trends in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) prevalence at pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) diagnosis prior to and post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

5 Oct 2022

Positive parenting lays the foundation for close relationship with teens

High-quality parenting practices in adolescence lay the foundation for close parent-child relationships when the children become young adults, according to new research from Penn State.

5 Oct 2022

McLean Hospital-affiliated clinicians launch virtual treatment program for anxiety and OCD in children, teens

To tackle the growing mental health crisis facing children and adolescents and the difficulties families face accessing treatments for disorders such as anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), two McLean Hospital-affiliated clinicians have launched an innovative virtual treatment program called InStride Health.

4 Oct 2022

Targeted cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce food allergy-related anxiety for children and parents

Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over risks of casual contact with food allergens.

4 Oct 2022

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Video games may trigger life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in susceptible children

Infant’s brain “plastic” enough to reorganize language to the opposite side after perinatal stroke

The role of oxidative stress in congenital syndromes

Zinc could improve the brain defects caused by rare genetic disorder

Consuming water with fluoride at levels used for public supplies is safe: study reassures

Adolescent alcohol misuse may indirectly influence long-term physical health and life satisfaction

Researchers investigate how mother's mood affects language development in infants

Landmark clinical trial aims to treat spina bifida before birth

Simple new symptom-based screening tool detects asthma risk in young children

Large study hopes to provide greater insight into the genetics behind stammering

Maternal ultra-processed food consumption may be linked to increased obesity risk in offspring

HRSA award recognizes Family Health Centers at NYU Langone for maternal and child care improvement

Detecting microplastics in human samples

Study opens avenues to improve prognosis of children with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Gender inequality contributes to higher levels of child abuse

Routine newborn screening for sickle cell disease urgently needed to save lives in Africa

Impact of COVID-19 on diabetic ketoacidosis prevalence among children with type 1 diabetes

Positive parenting lays the foundation for close relationship with teens

McLean Hospital-affiliated clinicians launch virtual treatment program for anxiety and OCD in children, teens

Targeted cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce food allergy-related anxiety for children and parents

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