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Diabetes medication could potentially help treat symptoms of Fragile X syndrome

Metformin, the most widely used drug to treat type 2 diabetes, could potentially be used to treat symptoms of Fragile X syndrome, an inherited form of intellectual disability and a cause of some forms of autism.

15 May 2017

Researchers develop simple urine-based test for rapid and accurate detection of Zika virus

There is no vaccine. No medication. And, no quick, reliable test for Zika virus … until now. Babies born with the virus often have lifelong, devastating birth defects.

15 May 2017

Two-dose HPV vaccine provides effective protection against genital warts

As of this year, kids under the age of 15 only need 2 doses of HPV vaccine. New research out of Boston Medical Center, published online in the STD Journal, is the first published clinical evidence to support new recommendations by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for a two-dose HPV vaccine to prevent genital warts.

15 May 2017

Study provides insights into how HCMV infection causes birth defects

Fresh insights into how a common virus replicates could pave the way for new therapies to stop its spread.

15 May 2017

Research using pig knees may improve treatment of joint injuries in young people

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have published research on how the knees of pigs compare to human knees at various stages of maturity -- a finding that will advance research by this group and others on injury treatment in young people.

15 May 2017

New analysis examines link beween sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk in young children

How many hours a day young children (1-3 years) sleep does not appear to affect their cardiometabolic risk (CMR) at ages 3-8, based on an assessment of factors including blood pressure and cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

15 May 2017

Discovery of steroid hormone in fruit flies may shed new light on maternal hypothyroidism

University of Oregon researchers using Drosophila have identified a steroid hormone that triggers a vital transition in early brain development in which neural stem cells properly change gears to produce different kinds of neurons.

15 May 2017

Some parents may underestimate drowning risks of children, new poll suggests

As kids get ready to splash around in pools this summer, some parents may underestimate drowning risks, suggests a new national poll.

15 May 2017

Stress-mitigation techniques targeting parents have no effect on pediatric asthma outcomes

The patient-centered study's premise was straightforward: Since there is a definite link between parents' psychosocial stress levels and asthma suffered by inner city kids, if you provide stressed-out parents effective coping skills, would kids take their medicines more regularly and would their health improve?

12 May 2017

FDA approves use of new Flourish device to treat infants born with esophageal atresia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized use of the Flourish Pediatric Esophageal Atresia Anastomosis, a first-of-its-kind medical device to treat infants up to one year old for a birth defect that causes a gap in their esophagus, called esophageal atresia.

12 May 2017

Chronic physical illness in children may increase chances of later life mental health problems

A new study into the effects of chronic physical illness in children on their life-long mental health has found that such experiences appear to increase the chances of them having depression and anxiety in adulthood.

12 May 2017

Athletes with ADHD twice as likely to compete in team sports, study finds

A new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds athletes with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to compete in team contact sports than individual sports, which could increase their risk of injury.

12 May 2017

MAGNET study: MRE can be accurate, non-invasive tool to detect liver fibrosis in children

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with collaborators across the nation, have determined that magnetic resonance elastography can be an accurate, non-invasive tool to identify liver fibrosis in children.

12 May 2017

Phase 1 trial shows safety and tolerability of oncolytic HSV-1 for children, young adults with cancer

HSV1716 – an oncolytic herpes simplex virus-1 – has been studied in adults via injection into the brain and superficial tumors.

11 May 2017

Improper methylation of cilia protein linked to increased risk of neural tube defects

Research published online in The FASEB Journal shows that the improper methylation of a protein called "Septin2," which regulates the structure of cilia, was associated with an increased risk of having a neural tube defect (NTD) and confirms that cilia are important factors in determining susceptibility of NTDs.

11 May 2017

Research explores effect of alcohol on adolescent brain

Under 18, no alcohol. In spite of this slogan, adolescents still have access to alcohol. But how harmful is that one beer for the adolescent brain? Research, including in Leiden, may provide the answer.

11 May 2017

Children born with small or missing eyes benefit from personalized treatment using 3D-printed implants

A new, personalized and noninvasive treatment using 3-D printed implants has been developed to help children born with abnormally small or missing eyes.

11 May 2017

Exposure to flower pesticides affects neurobehavioral performance in children

Ecuador is the third largest producer of cut flowers in the world, primarily roses, many of which are destined to be sold for Mother's Day. The industry employs more than 103,000 people, and relies heavily on agricultural pesticides.

11 May 2017

New screening model effectively identifies Latino infants at risk for autism

Georgetown University Medical Center autism specialists working with Latino families in Washington, DC, have developed an effective screening program that identifies Latino infants who may be at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), allowing the opportunity for early intervention.

11 May 2017

Psychiatry expert urges parents to know the signs of suicidal behavior among children

A recent CNN report noted a sharp increase in the number of children admitted to children's hospitals due to attempts or thoughts of suicide. The Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" has stirred controversy over its portrayal of youth suicide.

11 May 2017

Child Health News

Diabetes medication could potentially help treat symptoms of Fragile X syndrome

Researchers develop simple urine-based test for rapid and accurate detection of Zika virus

Two-dose HPV vaccine provides effective protection against genital warts

Study provides insights into how HCMV infection causes birth defects

Research using pig knees may improve treatment of joint injuries in young people

New analysis examines link beween sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk in young children

Discovery of steroid hormone in fruit flies may shed new light on maternal hypothyroidism

Some parents may underestimate drowning risks of children, new poll suggests

Stress-mitigation techniques targeting parents have no effect on pediatric asthma outcomes

FDA approves use of new Flourish device to treat infants born with esophageal atresia

Chronic physical illness in children may increase chances of later life mental health problems

Athletes with ADHD twice as likely to compete in team sports, study finds

MAGNET study: MRE can be accurate, non-invasive tool to detect liver fibrosis in children

Phase 1 trial shows safety and tolerability of oncolytic HSV-1 for children, young adults with cancer

Improper methylation of cilia protein linked to increased risk of neural tube defects

Research explores effect of alcohol on adolescent brain

Children born with small or missing eyes benefit from personalized treatment using 3D-printed implants

Exposure to flower pesticides affects neurobehavioral performance in children

New screening model effectively identifies Latino infants at risk for autism

Psychiatry expert urges parents to know the signs of suicidal behavior among children

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