Narcolepsy drug did not increase risk of fetal malformation
Credit: Gunilla Sonnebring Modafinil is used to treat conditions such as narcolepsy. Reports have associated the drug with an increased ...
Tag: Pediatrics
Scientists discover key regulator of neuron function and survival
Preclinical study in Cell Reports points to possible treatment for epileptic seizuresCredit: Cincinnati Children's CINCINNATI - Scientists studying neuronal energy ...
There’s a shortage of info on drugs for children in Canada
The absence of pediatric information perpetuates 'off-label' drug use which could be dangerous for this vulnerable populationCredit: Photo courtesy Hamilton ...
Strokes in babies are surprisingly common; here’s how the body rushes to the rescue
Credit: Courtesy Kuan lab New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is shedding light on the development ...
Maternal insecticide use during pregnancy and neonatal jaundice
Credit: Copyright © 2020, Springer Nature The data of 61,751 pregnant women, out of approximately 100,000 collected by the Japan ...
UVA-developed artificial pancreas effective for children ages 6-13, study finds
Credit: Tandem Diabetes Care An artificial pancreas originally developed at the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology safely and ...
Two discoveries boost next-generation organoid development
New research collaboration tunes into signals that will help make better organoids to mimic functions of the trachea, esophagus, stomach, ...
Wide variations in car seat breathing assessment conducted on premature newborns
UM School of Medicine researchers cite need for clearer guidelines to help hospitals implement consistent safety practicesCredit: NHTSA BALTIMORE, MD ...
Vaccine developed for human herpesvirus 6B (HHV-6B)
Effectiveness of HHV-6B glycoprotein complex-based vaccine demonstratedCredit: Professor Mori Yasuko/Kobe University A research group led by Professor MORI Yasuko (of ...
Electronic consultations between primary providers and radiologists improve patient care
EConsults provide easy access to expert opinions, promoting collaboration between primary care providers and radiologists that ultimately improves patient care--including ...
IOF announces launch of Skeletal Rare Diseases Academy
New International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) initiative will support communication, educational programmes and research advances in rare disorders of bone.Credit: International ...
Potential drug target revealed to help more children survive a lethal heart defect
Credit: Cincinnati Children's When children are born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), they require a series of major surgical ...
Half of parents report butting heads with child’s grandparent over parenting
Blame, shame and disagreements between parents and grandparents over parenting choices like discipline, meals and TV time can strain relationshipsCredit: ...
Pregnant mother’s immunity tied to behavioral, emotional challenges for kids with autism
UC Davis Health study finds that male offspring are at higher risk to maternal immunity activationCredit: UC Regent Children with ...
Gene variants help explain connection between skin disorder and food allergy risk
Discovery could lead to new screening tests and potential treatmentsCredit: Cincinnati Children's Two common variants in the KIF3A gene increase ...
Patients’ access to opioid treatment cumbersome
Pregnant women less likely to receive treatmentCredit: Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy Women are having a difficult time getting ...
Human milk based fortifiers improve health outcomes for the smallest premature babies
Researchers compare traditional cows milk based fortifiers with human milk based alternativeCredit: MU Sinclair School of Nursing COLUMBIA, Mo. - ...
Early neural activity associated with autism
EEG measurements in infants predicted ASD symptoms in toddlersCredit: Society of Biological Psychiatry, Elsevier Philadelphia, August 11, 2020 - Autism ...
New machine learning tool predicts devastating intestinal disease in premature infants
Researchers develop new machine learning approach that shows promise in predicting necrotizing enterocolitis; could lead to improved medical decision-making in ...
Youth’s risks from first-time opioid prescriptions may not be as high as once thought
Credit: Indiana University Young adults and adolescents who are prescribed opioids for the first time may be at a slightly ...