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New software that simulates interventions could spare young heart patients from surgery

Children with congenital heart defects often undergo a battery of strenuous examinations and interventions. In the EU CARDIOPROOF project, Fraunhofer researchers have developed software to simulate certain interventions in advance.

6 Sep 2016

School holidays may be linked to increased rates of adult pneumococcal CAP

A study presented today (6 September 2016) at this year's European Respiratory Society International Congress in London, UK shows that adults admitted to hospital during school holidays are 38% more likely to have pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) than those admitted during term time.

6 Sep 2016

Researchers describe how genetic mutations cause unnamed neurological disorder

In rare cases -- for instance, among siblings in two families from Pakistan and Oman described in a new study -- children have been born with an unnamed neurological disorder.

6 Sep 2016

Early life use of antibiotics linked to higher risk of developing allergies later in life

Research presented today (6 September, 2016) at this year's European Respiratory Society International Congress in London, UK shows that exposure to antibiotics early in life is related to increased risk of developing allergies later in life.

6 Sep 2016

Young children think in sophisticated ways about subtle social cues at mealtime, study suggests

At the dinner table, babies do a lot more than play with their sippy cups, new research suggests.

2 Sep 2016

Low birth weight can affect sporting ability and exercise levels in later life

Individuals who are born with a low birth weight are less likely to be good at sports at school or participate in exercise later on in life.

2 Sep 2016

Children starting school at 4 years of age less physically ready, research reveals

New research from Loughborough University has revealed many four-year-olds are not physically ready to start school.

2 Sep 2016

Research aims to understand how cell designs length, pattern of heparan sulphate chains

Heparan sulphate occurs as carbohydrate chains which are very important for human body cells both for normal foetal development and during the course of various diseases.

2 Sep 2016

Study finds uneven Medicaid coverage for children's key mental health services in many states

A national study by researchers at the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP), Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health--- shows an uneven picture of states' use of Medicaid to help families with young children gain access to mental health services

2 Sep 2016

BetterYou’s oral vitamin D sprays win gold and bronze at Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards by Mummii

An innovative way of boosting the vitamin D levels of expectant mums and infants has been honoured by one of the parenting industries most prestigious award schemes.

From BetterYou Ltd 2 Sep 2016

Extreme preemies more likey to develop abnormal blood glucose and high body fat in adulthood

By the time they are in their early 30s, extremely low birth weight (ELBW) babies are four times more likely to develop dysglycemia, or abnormal blood glucose, than their normal birth weight (NBW) peers.

2 Sep 2016

Sign language may be highly effective in treating children with apraxia of speech

Using sign language with intensive speech therapy may be an effective treatment for children with a rare speech disorder called apraxia of speech, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

1 Sep 2016

Pregnant woman's exposure to phthalates linked to genital abnormalities in newborn boys

Doctors and researchers know that man-made chemicals commonly found in plastics, foods, personal care products and building materials can interfere with how hormones like estrogen and testosterone work in the body.

1 Sep 2016

Exposure to antibiotics in early life linked to increased food allergy risk

Antibiotic treatment within the first year of life may wipe out more than an unwanted infection: exposure to the drugs is associated with an increase in food allergy diagnosis, new research from the University of South Carolina suggests.

1 Sep 2016

Genetic vulnerability, exposure to ultrasound may predispose to increased autism severity

For children with autism and a class of genetic disorders, exposure to diagnostic ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy is linked to increased autism severity, according to a study by researchers at UW Medicine, UW Bothell and Seattle Children's Research Institute.

1 Sep 2016

Child Health News

New software that simulates interventions could spare young heart patients from surgery

School holidays may be linked to increased rates of adult pneumococcal CAP

Researchers describe how genetic mutations cause unnamed neurological disorder

Early life use of antibiotics linked to higher risk of developing allergies later in life

Young children think in sophisticated ways about subtle social cues at mealtime, study suggests

Low birth weight can affect sporting ability and exercise levels in later life

Children starting school at 4 years of age less physically ready, research reveals

Research aims to understand how cell designs length, pattern of heparan sulphate chains

Study finds uneven Medicaid coverage for children's key mental health services in many states

BetterYou’s oral vitamin D sprays win gold and bronze at Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards by Mummii

Extreme preemies more likey to develop abnormal blood glucose and high body fat in adulthood

Sign language may be highly effective in treating children with apraxia of speech

Pregnant woman's exposure to phthalates linked to genital abnormalities in newborn boys

Exposure to antibiotics in early life linked to increased food allergy risk

Genetic vulnerability, exposure to ultrasound may predispose to increased autism severity

UCR researcher creating first reading intervention program designed for children with ASD

Induced deliveries following rupture of amniotic sac pose no increased risk to health of mother and infants

Epigenetic changes from stress exposure can be passed from traumatized parent to offspring

Big Lots donates largest gift to Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Program

Taking two new epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may not harm thinking skills and IQs of children

Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

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