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Caffeine therapy benefits developing brains of premature babies

For many, starting the day off with caffeine from a cup of coffee is a must. In neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, premature babies born under 29 weeks are given a daily dose of caffeine to ensure the best possible start to life.

12 Dec 2018

RKI publishes new data on disease prevention and utilization of medical services

Has tooth brushing frequency improved among children and adolescents? At what age is occupational therapy most commonly used? How many girls have been vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV)? What influence does social status have on the utilization of medical services?

12 Dec 2018

SLU researchers explore how fetal exposure to inflammation can alter immunity in newborns

Saint Louis University researchers are studying how fetal exposure to inflammation can alter immune responses after birth.

12 Dec 2018

Age and gender disparities found in use of bed nets to prevent malaria in sub-Saharan Africa

When households in sub-Saharan Africa don't have an adequate number of insecticide-treated bed nets, pregnant women and children under five are the most likely family members to sleep under the ones they have, leaving men and school-aged children more exposed to malaria, new Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs research suggests.

11 Dec 2018

FSU study finds racial disparity among adolescents receiving flu vaccine

Black adolescents living in the United States tend to receive the influenza vaccine at significantly lower rates than their white and Hispanic counterparts, according to Florida State University researchers.

11 Dec 2018

Innovative care model for children with ASD reduces use of behavioral drugs in ED

An innovative care model developed by Nemours Children's Hospital for children with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department reduces the use of medication administered to kids who are prone to stress and sensory overload in this care setting.

11 Dec 2018

Study: Parents spend more time talking with kids about mechanics of using mobile devices

Most parents would agree that one of the of the biggest modern parenting challenges is monitoring a child's online activity.

11 Dec 2018

Vitamin C supplementation for pregnant smokers may reduce harm to infants’ lungs

Vitamin C may reduce the harm done to lungs in infants born to mothers who smoke during their pregnancy, according to a randomized, controlled trial published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

11 Dec 2018

Standardizing feeding practices improves growth trends for micro-preemies

Standardizing feeding practices, including the timing for fortifying breast milk and formula with essential elements like zinc and protein, improves growth trends for the tiniest preterm infants, according to Children's research presented during the Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2018 Scientific Symposium.

11 Dec 2018

Slow-growing type of glioma may be vulnerable to immunotherapy, suggests study

Immunotherapy has proved effective in treating a number of cancers, but brain tumors have remained stubbornly resistant.

11 Dec 2018

Smart life-collar could save lives of young children

The startup company Smartmedic and a team of researchers of Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania developed a smart life-collar prototype which inflates once in contact with water thus keeping the head of its wearer above the surface.

10 Dec 2018

Researchers gain new insights into pediatric tumors

Peripheral nervous system tumors are one of the most common types of childhood tumors. While some of these tumors, known as neuroblastoma, disappear on their own without treatment, others will continue to grow even despite intensive treatment.

10 Dec 2018

DDT in Alaskan fish shown to increase risk of cancer

A new study has found that children in Alaska who consume a lot of fish from rivers fed by the Eastern Alaska Mountain Range may be at an increased risk of cancer.

10 Dec 2018

Study compares pain-related diagnoses in First Nations and non-First Nations children, youth

First Nations children and youth are experiencing more pain than non-First Nations children, but do not access specialist or mental health services at the same rate as their non-First Nations peers, found new research published in CMAJ.

10 Dec 2018

Graphic warning labels cancel out cigarettes' appeal to young people

New research from Cornell University suggests graphic warning labels on cigarette ads have the same anti-smoking effect as similar warning labels on cigarette packs.

10 Dec 2018

Eating disorders now a top priority with Australian Government

According to a new announcement from the Morrison government on Sunday (9th of December 2018), patients who are suffering from severe forms of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia would soon have access to up to 60 appointments with psychologists and dieticians as part of their Medicare plan.

9 Dec 2018

Online CBT can help treat gastrointestinal disorders in children

Cognitive behavioral therapy online can be useful in treating gastrointestinal disorders in children when no physical cause can be found. This is the viewpoint of researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that is described in a new study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

7 Dec 2018

Child Health News

Caffeine therapy benefits developing brains of premature babies

RKI publishes new data on disease prevention and utilization of medical services

SLU researchers explore how fetal exposure to inflammation can alter immunity in newborns

Age and gender disparities found in use of bed nets to prevent malaria in sub-Saharan Africa

FSU study finds racial disparity among adolescents receiving flu vaccine

Innovative care model for children with ASD reduces use of behavioral drugs in ED

Study: Parents spend more time talking with kids about mechanics of using mobile devices

Vitamin C supplementation for pregnant smokers may reduce harm to infants’ lungs

Standardizing feeding practices improves growth trends for micro-preemies

Slow-growing type of glioma may be vulnerable to immunotherapy, suggests study

Smart life-collar could save lives of young children

Researchers gain new insights into pediatric tumors

DDT in Alaskan fish shown to increase risk of cancer

Study compares pain-related diagnoses in First Nations and non-First Nations children, youth

Graphic warning labels cancel out cigarettes' appeal to young people

Eating disorders now a top priority with Australian Government

Online CBT can help treat gastrointestinal disorders in children

Researchers confirm link between neonatal vitamin D deficiency and schizophrenia

New booklet could help improve conditions of young pupils with albinism

Infant milk allergy is being overdiagnosed say experts

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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