Pediatrics News and Research

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UW researchers identify a target that may make bone marrow transplants safer and more effective

A bone marrow transplant can be a lifesaving treatment for people with relapsed blood cancers, but a potentially lethal complication known as graft-versus-host disease put limitations on this procedure.

24 Mar 2023

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

In a recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin presented an overview of the pathophysiological mechanisms, health implications, and management options for obesity among children and adults.

21 Mar 2023

Kids with autism receive vision screening less often than other children

Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despite high risk for serious eye disorders, according to a study by Nemours Children's Health published today in Pediatrics.

21 Mar 2023

Einstein and Montefiore receive $30 million NIH grant to advance translational science and health equity

Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System have received a seven-year, $30 million grant from the National Institutes of Healthto continue support for the Harold and Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at Einstein and Montefiore.

21 Mar 2023

Avanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for CD3 delta SCID

A new UCLA-led study suggests that advanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for the rare and deadly genetic disease CD3 delta severe combined immunodeficiency.

21 Mar 2023

Food FARMacia program associated with reduced food insecurity and obesity in children

Food FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation's growing food insecurity problem, according to a new study by pediatricians at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian.

20 Mar 2023

How does sleep loss affect children's health?

The understanding of the impact of disturbed sleep on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among healthy children is quite limited. To address this gap, a new JAMA Network Open study aimed to research the effect of sleep deprivation on HRQOL in healthy children without major sleep issues.

19 Mar 2023

Decreased viral infection severity in females may be due to extra copy of X chromosome-linked gene

It has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a mystery – until possibly now.

17 Mar 2023

Criteria to assess for multiple sclerosis in adults may be insufficient for pediatric patients

Criteria used by neurologists to assess for multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults may fail to identify the illness in children with imaging suspicious for the disease, an oversight that could delay treatment of the disease at its earliest stages, according to a Rutgers study.

16 Mar 2023

Premature infants in incubators absorb evaporated alcohol from alcohol-based disinfectants

Neonatal incubators are considered the first home of infants born prematurely, keeping them warm and protecting them from possible infections.

15 Mar 2023

New review outlines the history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapies

In 1957, Maurice Raben successfully isolated and purified the growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland, opening up a potential avenue of GH therapies.

13 Mar 2023

Feds move to rein in prior authorization, a system that harms and frustrates patients

When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative X-ray found irregularities in her chest.

13 Mar 2023

Insulin deficiency leads to reduced pancreas size in type 1 diabetes

Individuals with Type 1 diabetes have a smaller pancreas than people without diabetes. This is surprising because insulin-producing beta cells account for just a small fraction of the pancreas, so the loss of beta cells in Type 1 diabetes would not be expected to reduce pancreas size.

10 Mar 2023

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

UW researchers identify a target that may make bone marrow transplants safer and more effective

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

Kids with autism receive vision screening less often than other children

Einstein and Montefiore receive $30 million NIH grant to advance translational science and health equity

Avanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for CD3 delta SCID

Food FARMacia program associated with reduced food insecurity and obesity in children

How does sleep loss affect children's health?

Decreased viral infection severity in females may be due to extra copy of X chromosome-linked gene

Criteria to assess for multiple sclerosis in adults may be insufficient for pediatric patients

Premature infants in incubators absorb evaporated alcohol from alcohol-based disinfectants

New review outlines the history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapies

Feds move to rein in prior authorization, a system that harms and frustrates patients

Insulin deficiency leads to reduced pancreas size in type 1 diabetes

New insight into the possible ASD-cardiometabolic diseases link

Montana considers new wave of legislation to loosen vaccination rules

Healthy gut bacteria can travel to other parts of the body and boost antitumor immunity

Elevated blood pressure linked to worsening cardiac damage during adolescence

Reentry programs to help former prisoners obtain health care are often underused

Typically developing infants perceive audio-video synchrony better than children at risk for autism

Lack of sleep can be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

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Pediatrics News and Research

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Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

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