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Screening preemies for microRNA biomarkers may allow early intervention of cerebral palsy

As the first step toward predicting cerebral palsy in premature infants, scientists have identified a panel of microRNAs that are changed in babies who later develop abnormal muscle tone.

1 Jun 2018

UQ researchers examine moral reasoning in children

Question: when is a chicken more important than a sick person? Answer: when you’re four years old, according to research from The University of Queensland.

1 Jun 2018

International respiratory group calls for immediate ban on flavorings and marketing of e-cigarettes

In a statement published in the European Respiratory Journal, a coalition of respiratory doctors and scientists from six continents have warned of the dangers posed to children and adolescents by electronic cigarettes.

1 Jun 2018

Mothers with higher emotional and cognitive control less likely to report poor child conduct

A new parenting study finds that the greater emotional control and problem-solving abilities a mother has, the less likely her children will develop behavioral problems, such as throwing tantrums or fighting.

1 Jun 2018

New system for anti-cancer drug delivery offers hope to treat pediatric tumors

In most of the Western World, cancer is the primary cause of death in children over the age of one. Existing treatments for adult cancer patients are not particularly effective for children.

31 May 2018

Forum of International Respiratory Societies urges to protect youth from e-cigarettes

Tobacco is the leading underlying single cause of death worldwide. In 2016, tobacco use caused over 7.1 million deaths mostly related to lung and heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Every year, on May 31, people and organizations mark World No Tobacco Day, by highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

31 May 2018

New study finds Greenlandic children to be taller than before

For centuries Inuit children in Greenland, Canada, and Alaska have been observed as small. But recently they have begun to grow a lot.

31 May 2018

Impaired maternal-fetal environment associated with lower survival after surgery in newborns with CHD

Children who undergo surgery for congenital heart disease have lower survival rates by three years of age if there are specific problems during fetal development, such as hypertension in the mother or the newborn being born preterm or small for gestational age.

30 May 2018

Zinc and copper metabolism in baby teeth may help predict ASD risk

Using evidence found in baby teeth, researchers from the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report that cycles involved in zinc and copper metabolism are dysregulated in autism spectrum disorder, and can be used to predict who will later develop the disease.

30 May 2018

Research supports use of symbolic gestures to foster child's verbal growth and language skills

Many parents are hesitant to use signs with their babies because they fear it will delay their child's verbal growth. However, research supports the use of symbolic gestures to foster language skills and verbal development.

30 May 2018

Sensory-based food education offers new way to promote healthy dietary habits in children

Sensory-based food education given to 3-5 year-old children in the kindergarten increases their willingness to choose vegetables, berries and fruit, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

30 May 2018

Study provides guidance to determine the right treatment for Red Diaper Syndrome

A case study and subsequent literature review has concluded that absent signs of clinical infection, breastfeeding should continue normally when mother and baby are diagnosed with Red Diaper Syndrome caused by Serratia marcescens, an opportunistic bacteria.

30 May 2018

New studies focus on vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy, for infants, children

Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy and for infants and children is the focus of two studies, an editorial and a patient page.

30 May 2018

Early-life seizures prematurely switch on key brain synapses related to autism

Early-life seizures prematurely switch on key synapses in the brain that may contribute to further neurodevelopmental delay in children with autism and other intellectual disabilities, suggests a new study from researchers at Penn Medicine published online in Cell Reports.

29 May 2018

New study shows that epigenetic silencing of genes limits eye development of cave fish

Loss of eye tissue in blind cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus), which occurs within a few days of their development, happens through epigenetic silencing of eye-related genes, according to a study led by the National Institutes of Health. Epigenetic regulation is a process where genes are turned off or on, typically in a reversible or temporary manner.

29 May 2018

CDC interventions targeting gestational diabetes may help mitigate risks for mother and baby

Diabetes in pregnant women can have serious health consequences for both mother and baby, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified four target areas in which increased surveillance, screening, and preventive care can improve maternal and infant health.

29 May 2018

Research shines spotlight on placenta's critical role in genetic risk for schizophrenia

Hiding in plain sight, new research shines a spotlight on the placenta's critical role in nature versus nurture debate and how it confers risk for schizophrenia and likely other neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, autism, and Tourette syndrome.

28 May 2018

Anti-inflammatory strategy could lead to improved survival of children with neuroblastoma

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have discovered that an anti-inflammatory drug candidate inhibiting the prostaglandin E2 producing enzyme mPGES-1 in the tumor stroma reduces tumor growth in experimental neuroblastoma models.

28 May 2018

UCI Center on Stress & Health receives NIH funding to develop digital health interventions

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine's Center on Stress & Health have received $6.3 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health to develop and test digital health interventions for stress and pain in children facing surgical procedures and those battling cancer.

26 May 2018

Study finds early antibiotic initiation for majority of premature infants

Most premature infants, who are at risk for sepsis but who may not have a culture confirmation of infection, continue to receive early antibiotics in the first few days of life, a finding that suggests neonatal antibiotic stewardship efforts are needed to help clinicians identify infants at lowest risk for infection to avoid unnecessary antibiotic exposure.

25 May 2018

Child Health News

Screening preemies for microRNA biomarkers may allow early intervention of cerebral palsy

UQ researchers examine moral reasoning in children

International respiratory group calls for immediate ban on flavorings and marketing of e-cigarettes

Mothers with higher emotional and cognitive control less likely to report poor child conduct

New system for anti-cancer drug delivery offers hope to treat pediatric tumors

Forum of International Respiratory Societies urges to protect youth from e-cigarettes

New study finds Greenlandic children to be taller than before

Impaired maternal-fetal environment associated with lower survival after surgery in newborns with CHD

Zinc and copper metabolism in baby teeth may help predict ASD risk

Research supports use of symbolic gestures to foster child's verbal growth and language skills

Sensory-based food education offers new way to promote healthy dietary habits in children

Study provides guidance to determine the right treatment for Red Diaper Syndrome

New studies focus on vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy, for infants, children

Early-life seizures prematurely switch on key brain synapses related to autism

New study shows that epigenetic silencing of genes limits eye development of cave fish

CDC interventions targeting gestational diabetes may help mitigate risks for mother and baby

Research shines spotlight on placenta's critical role in genetic risk for schizophrenia

Anti-inflammatory strategy could lead to improved survival of children with neuroblastoma

UCI Center on Stress & Health receives NIH funding to develop digital health interventions

Study finds early antibiotic initiation for majority of premature infants

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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