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Study to examine whether cannabidiol provides therapeutic benefit to children with autism

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are preparing a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary investigation to determine if and how cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, provides therapeutic benefit to children with severe symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.

27 Apr 2018

Probiotics may be safe, low-cost prevention tool for Clostridium difficile infections

Probiotics may be a relatively safe, simple, and low-cost solution for preventing Clostridium difficile infections in hospital settings, according to two studies published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

26 Apr 2018

Advances in genetic testing give new insights to parents of children with epileptic encephalopathy

Advances in genetic testing offer new insights to parents who have a child with a rare but serious form of epilepsy, epileptic encephalopathy (EE), found in one of about every 2,000 births and characterized by developmental disabilities as well as horrible seizures.

26 Apr 2018

Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks decreases risks of C-section, other complications

It's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a new study published in PLOS ONE.

26 Apr 2018

Study shows new approach to improve survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors

A new study showing significantly improved survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors with lung metastases was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

26 Apr 2018

Study suggests link between regular mid-day naps and neurocognitive function in teens

A University of Delaware researcher investigated the relationship between midday-napping behaviors and neurocognitive function in early adolescents and found some keys to helping the teens battle fatigue.

26 Apr 2018

New study affirms bedtime habits of Americans

A new analysis by Johns Hopkins researchers of national data gathered from physical activity monitors concludes that most Americans hit the sack later on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Delayed bedtimes are especially pronounced for teens and young adults.

25 Apr 2018

UA researchers aim to predict and prevent fatal disease in premature babies

A new $1.9 million grant at the University of Arizona Steele Children's Research Center will help researchers discover ways to prevent a deadly disease that affects thousands of premature infants annually.

25 Apr 2018

Bacteria enhance antifungal drug resistance in early childhood caries

Early childhood caries, a form of severe tooth decay affecting toddlers and preschoolers, can set children up for a lifetime of dental and health problems. The problem can be significant enough that surgery is the only effective way to treat it.

25 Apr 2018

Caffeine during pregnancy - babies 66 percent more likely to become overweight

A new study has shown that babies carry a 30 percent increased risk of being overweight when they are exposed to two cups of coffee daily while within the mother’s womb. If the mothers were consuming more than three cups of coffee a day while they were pregnant, the babies were 66 percent more likely to become overweight.

25 Apr 2018

Study finds elevated risk of developmental vulnerabilities for children of youngest and oldest mothers

Children born to teenage mothers have the highest risk of developmental vulnerabilities at age 5, largely due to social and economic disadvantage, a UNSW Sydney-led study of almost 100,000 school children has found.

25 Apr 2018

Maternal binge drinking may make offspring more vulnerable to mood problems and alcohol abuse

Binge drinking by pregnant and lactating mothers can impair the mental health of their offspring, reports a study published today in Frontiers in Psychiatry.

25 Apr 2018

Why are Antibiotics Overprescribed for Meningitis Treatment?

Meningitis is a relatively rare disease, with our estimates for the incidence of meningitis in the UK being about 3.2 cases of meningitis per 100,000 adults. Crucially, bacterial meningitis is linked to significant morbidity and mortality - up to 30% mortality in pneumococcal meningitis cases.

25 Apr 2018

Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

From holding your baby for the first time to bonding through breastfeeding, UC San Diego Health is committed to providing the highest quality of care and support for the best start to parenthood and life.

25 Apr 2018

New combination therapy could improve survival in children with high-risk neuroblastoma

Investigators at the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles provide preclinical evidence that the presence of tumor-associated macrophages--a type of immune cell--can negatively affect the response to chemotherapy against neuroblastoma.

25 Apr 2018

Study shows gene variations associated with malaria risk

Many people of African heritage are protected against malaria by inheriting a particular version of a gene, a large-scale study has shown.

25 Apr 2018

Girls with type 2 diabetes have high frequency of menstrual irregularities

Girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Apr 2018

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help children with autism manage emotional challenges

New research from York University's Faculty of Health shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help children with autism manage not only anxiety but other emotional challenges, such as sadness and anger.

24 Apr 2018

MGH researchers identify risk factors for drug overdose in youth with substance use disorders

A team of Massachusetts General Hospital investigators has identified factors that may increase the risk of drug overdose in adolescents and young adults. In their report published online in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, the researchers describe finding that more than a quarter of those seeking treatment at Addiction Recovery Management Service, an MGH-based outpatient substance-use-disorder treatment program for youth ages 14 to 26, had a history of at least one overdose.

24 Apr 2018

Elevated immune function during childhood linked to stunted growth

Elevated immune function during childhood results in as much as 49 percent growth reduction in Ecuador's indigenous Shuar population, researchers reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

24 Apr 2018

Child Health News

Study to examine whether cannabidiol provides therapeutic benefit to children with autism

Probiotics may be safe, low-cost prevention tool for Clostridium difficile infections

Advances in genetic testing give new insights to parents of children with epileptic encephalopathy

Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks decreases risks of C-section, other complications

Study shows new approach to improve survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors

Study suggests link between regular mid-day naps and neurocognitive function in teens

New study affirms bedtime habits of Americans

UA researchers aim to predict and prevent fatal disease in premature babies

Bacteria enhance antifungal drug resistance in early childhood caries

Caffeine during pregnancy - babies 66 percent more likely to become overweight

Study finds elevated risk of developmental vulnerabilities for children of youngest and oldest mothers

Maternal binge drinking may make offspring more vulnerable to mood problems and alcohol abuse

Why are Antibiotics Overprescribed for Meningitis Treatment?

Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

New combination therapy could improve survival in children with high-risk neuroblastoma

Study shows gene variations associated with malaria risk

Girls with type 2 diabetes have high frequency of menstrual irregularities

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help children with autism manage emotional challenges

MGH researchers identify risk factors for drug overdose in youth with substance use disorders

Elevated immune function during childhood linked to stunted growth

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