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Sickest children could benefit from split liver transplants

In a review of registry data for more than 5,300 liver transplants performed in children nationwide, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers identify the type of patient who is most likely to survive a split liver transplant--receiving only part of a donor's liver--with no additional long-term health risks, which could allow for an increase in the availability of organs.

18 Dec 2018

Mouse study uncovers how marijuana may damage some adolescent brains

In a study of adolescent mice with a version of a gene linked to serious human mental illnesses, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have uncovered a possible explanation for how marijuana may damage the brains of some human teens.

18 Dec 2018

Intraocular injection improves vision in a form of congenital retinal blindness

A new treatment for patients with a form of congenital retinal blindness has shown success in improving vision, according to results published today in Nature Medicine led by researchers at the Scheie Eye Institute in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

18 Dec 2018

Malnutrition in children with Crohn's disease linked with increased risk of surgical complications

Results of a medical records study of children with Crohn's disease by Johns Hopkins researchers have added substantial evidence for a strong and direct link between malnutrition and increased risk of surgical complications and poor outcomes.

17 Dec 2018

Mechanisms behind neonatal diabetes uncovered

Researchers at the University of Helsinki, Finland, have described mechanisms linking chronic cellular stress to the poor development of the insulin-producing cells.

17 Dec 2018

Boys with good motor skills are better problem-solvers, study shows

Boys with good motor skills are better problem-solvers than their less skillful peers, a new study from Finland shows. In contrast to previous studies, the researchers found no association between aerobic fitness or overweight and obesity with cognitive function in boys.

17 Dec 2018

Quarter of parents remain unprepared for ‘parenting hangover’, reports study

Parents may plan for transportation and childcare ahead of holiday gatherings but are they prepared for a potential, day-after "parenting hangover?"

17 Dec 2018

TGen receives PayPal grant to underwrite costs of genetic tests for children with rare disorders

The Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope, today announced a $10,000 grant from PayPal Gives, which will help underwrite the costs of genetic tests for children with rare disorders.

17 Dec 2018

In-school nutrition programs among students limit increases in BMI, finds study

In-school nutrition policies and programs that promote healthier eating habits among middle school students limit increases in body mass index, a new study led by the Yale School of Public Health finds.

17 Dec 2018

Study finds misuse of benzodiazepines to be highest among young adults

More than one in eight U.S. adults used benzodiazepines in the past year, up from previous reports. Misuse of the prescription drugs accounted for more than 17 percent of overall use, according to a study published online today in Psychiatric Services in Advance.

17 Dec 2018

America's teens report dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just one year

America's teens report a dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just a single year, with 37.3 percent of 12th graders reporting "any vaping" in the past 12 months, compared to just 27.8 percent in 2017.

17 Dec 2018

Veganism linked to nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition if not planned correctly

“Hidden hunger” is a term that is defined as a long term deficiency of essential micronutrients in the diet.

17 Dec 2018

Excess weight responsible for cancers globally finds report

According to a new report published this week, excess body weight is one of the major reasons behind cancers worldwide. The report written by scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and published in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians shows that 3.9 percent of the cases of cancers were linked to excess body weight and this amounted to 544,300 cases in 2012.

16 Dec 2018

How often pregnant women follow food avoidance strategy to prevent allergy in offspring?

Pregnant women routinely swear off alcohol and tobacco to boost their chances of having a healthy baby. What about common food allergens like nuts and milk?

14 Dec 2018

Multidisciplinary team successfully performs complex surgery on patient suffering from enlarged skull

A 2-year-old girl with an extreme form of hydrocephalus could someday lead a more normal life, thanks to a remarkable surgical intervention aided by state-of-the-art technologies used by a leading pediatric team supervised by two assistants professors of medicine at Université de Montréal.

14 Dec 2018

Research: Concussion rates among young football players were higher than previously reported

New research from Seattle Children's Research Institute and UW Medicine's Sports Health and Safety Institute found concussion rates among football players ages 5-14 were higher than previously reported, with five out of every 100 youth, or 5%, sustaining a football-related concussion each season.

14 Dec 2018

Johns Hopkins researchers identify molecular causes of necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies

Using a mouse model of necrotizing enterocolitis -- a potentially fatal condition that causes a premature infant's gut to suddenly die -- researchers at Johns Hopkins say they have uncovered the molecular causes of the condition and its associated brain injury.

14 Dec 2018

UA scientists uncover biological processes leading to rare brain disorder in babies

Babies born with pontocerebellar hypoplasia type Ib often do not survive past one year. Born with an underdeveloped brain, infants struggle to move, feed and even breathe.

14 Dec 2018

Genetic marker, predictor of early relapse in common childhood cancer discovered

Nova Southeastern University researchers recently discovered that by testing the level of NER (nucleotide excision repair) gene expression, pediatric oncologists can determine the likelihood of early relapse (less than three years) in their acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients.

14 Dec 2018

Children with high levels of callous traits show widespread differences in brain structure

Children with elevated levels of callous traits—such as a lack of remorse and disregard for other people's feelings—show widespread differences in brain structure compared with children with lower levels of the traits, according to a new study published in Biological Psychiatry.

13 Dec 2018

Child Health News

Sickest children could benefit from split liver transplants

Mouse study uncovers how marijuana may damage some adolescent brains

Intraocular injection improves vision in a form of congenital retinal blindness

Malnutrition in children with Crohn's disease linked with increased risk of surgical complications

Mechanisms behind neonatal diabetes uncovered

Boys with good motor skills are better problem-solvers, study shows

Quarter of parents remain unprepared for ‘parenting hangover’, reports study

TGen receives PayPal grant to underwrite costs of genetic tests for children with rare disorders

In-school nutrition programs among students limit increases in BMI, finds study

Study finds misuse of benzodiazepines to be highest among young adults

America's teens report dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just one year

Veganism linked to nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition if not planned correctly

Excess weight responsible for cancers globally finds report

How often pregnant women follow food avoidance strategy to prevent allergy in offspring?

Multidisciplinary team successfully performs complex surgery on patient suffering from enlarged skull

Research: Concussion rates among young football players were higher than previously reported

Johns Hopkins researchers identify molecular causes of necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies

UA scientists uncover biological processes leading to rare brain disorder in babies

Genetic marker, predictor of early relapse in common childhood cancer discovered

Children with high levels of callous traits show widespread differences in brain structure

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

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