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Preterm babies given monoclonal antibody appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze

Preterm babies given the monoclonal antibody palivizumab to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze, at least until the age of six, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Medicine.

6 Feb 2017

Cancer drug could promote regeneration of damaged heart muscle, research shows

An anticancer agent in development promotes regeneration of damaged heart muscle 0- an unexpected research finding that may help prevent congestive heart failure in the future.

3 Feb 2017

Study supports clinical utility of DNA-based prenatal blood test in all pregnant women

A DNA-based prenatal blood test used to screen pregnancies for Down syndrome and similar chromosome abnormalities in high-risk women has moved a step closer to use in the general pregnancy population.

From Natera 3 Feb 2017

GIANT study uncovers new, rare DNA changes that affect human height

In the largest, deepest search to date, the international Genetic Investigation of Anthropometric Traits Consortium has uncovered 83 new DNA changes that affect human height.

3 Feb 2017

Majority of patients with pediatric ALL and parents over-report medication adherence, study shows

New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that young patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia, or ALL — the most common type of pediatric cancer — and their parents are likely to report to their physician that they took more of their anti-cancer medication than they actually did.

3 Feb 2017

Research unravels molecular mechanisms of antisense oligonucleotides

Stanley T. Crooke, MD, PhD, CEO of Ionis Pharmaceuticals and recipient of the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oligonucleotide Therapeutic Society presents a detailed look at the mechanisms that underlie antisense drug activity in the article entitled "Molecular Mechanisms of Antisense Oligonucleotides," published in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers.

2 Feb 2017

Researchers receive $2 million grant from PCORI to study effective treatment for children with KD

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an uncommon illness that affects blood vessels in the hearts of children

2 Feb 2017

Researchers recommend using combination of strategies for early diagnosis of autism in children

The earlier that autism is diagnosed and treated in children, the better outcomes they will experience for future relationships and careers.

2 Feb 2017

Frequent soccer ball heading could be common cause of concussion symptoms, study suggests

Frequent soccer ball heading is a common and under recognized cause of concussion symptoms, according to a study of amateur players led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers.

2 Feb 2017

Study: Mediterranean diet can be linked to lower diagnosis of ADHD in children

Dietary patterns of the Mediterranean diet can be related to a lower diagnose of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, led by María Izquierdo Pulido, Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona, and José ángel Alda, Head of the area of Psychiatry at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital.

1 Feb 2017

Experts update cystic fibrosis guidelines for better diagnosis and personalized treatment

An international research group of 32 experts from nine countries has updated the guidelines for diagnosing the genetic disease cystic fibrosis.

31 Jan 2017

New review examines use of probiotics or prebiotics for prevention of atopic dermatitis

Evidence supporting a key role for an altered gut microbiome in the development of atopic dermatitis would suggest that the use of probiotics or prebiotics to correct microbial imbalances in the gut could help prevent or treat AD.

31 Jan 2017

UF Health Cancer Network receives accreditation for high-quality, patient-centered care

The UF Health Cancer Network, comprising UF Health and the UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health, has received a three-year accreditation with commendation by the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.

31 Jan 2017

First stem cell study could lead to development of therapy to reduce inflammation caused by CF

A 39-year-old man with cystic fibrosis (CF) made history by becoming the first person to receive human adult stem cells in a new research study that researchers hope will someday lead to the development of a therapy to reduce the inflammation and infection caused by CF.

31 Jan 2017

Mini-gut model provides clues to enterovirus infections in infants

Using immature stem cells to create a miniature model of the gut in the laboratory, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Pittsburgh have determined how infection-causing enteroviruses enter the intestine.

31 Jan 2017

Physical activity appears to protect children from developing depression

Previous studies have shown that adults and young people who are physically active have a lower risk of developing depression. But the same effect has not been studied in children - until now.

31 Jan 2017

Scientists decode genetic profile of rare inherited disorder that can cause genital ambiguity

A complete clinical and genetic profile of a rare inherited disorder, steroid 11-hydroxylase deficiency, which can cause genital masculinization in females, is being reported by an international group of researchers led by investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

30 Jan 2017

Scientists identify potential therapeutic solutions to combat age-related fibrosis

The wear and tear of life takes a cumulative toll on our bodies. Our organs gradually stiffen through fibrosis, which is a process that deposits tough collagen in our body tissue. Fibrosis happens little by little, each time we experience illness or injury. Eventually, this causes our health to decline.

30 Jan 2017

Supportive friends, family linked to less risk-taking among adolescents with food allergies

More support from friends, family and school was linked to less risk-taking among adolescents and young adults with food allergies, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Fatal food-induced allergic reactions are most common in adolescents and young adults, with nearly 70 percent of food allergy-related deaths occurring in this age group.

28 Jan 2017

Researchers highlight importance of large population studies for increased knowledge about disease

Per Magnus, director of the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study at the NIPH, together with two researchers from the UK and Denmark, have written a commentary article in the latest issue of the prestigious journal JAMA Pediatrics. The journal is published by the American Medical Association.

28 Jan 2017

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

Preterm babies given monoclonal antibody appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze

Cancer drug could promote regeneration of damaged heart muscle, research shows

Study supports clinical utility of DNA-based prenatal blood test in all pregnant women

GIANT study uncovers new, rare DNA changes that affect human height

Majority of patients with pediatric ALL and parents over-report medication adherence, study shows

Research unravels molecular mechanisms of antisense oligonucleotides

Researchers receive $2 million grant from PCORI to study effective treatment for children with KD

Researchers recommend using combination of strategies for early diagnosis of autism in children

Frequent soccer ball heading could be common cause of concussion symptoms, study suggests

Study: Mediterranean diet can be linked to lower diagnosis of ADHD in children

Experts update cystic fibrosis guidelines for better diagnosis and personalized treatment

New review examines use of probiotics or prebiotics for prevention of atopic dermatitis

UF Health Cancer Network receives accreditation for high-quality, patient-centered care

First stem cell study could lead to development of therapy to reduce inflammation caused by CF

Mini-gut model provides clues to enterovirus infections in infants

Physical activity appears to protect children from developing depression

Scientists decode genetic profile of rare inherited disorder that can cause genital ambiguity

Scientists identify potential therapeutic solutions to combat age-related fibrosis

Supportive friends, family linked to less risk-taking among adolescents with food allergies

Researchers highlight importance of large population studies for increased knowledge about disease

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Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

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