‘Innovative research award’ helps Colorado scientists block brain cancer escape routes
Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center Cancers used to be defined by where they grow in the body - lung ...
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Study provides the first data on concussion risk in youth football
Credit: Virginia Tech For decades, there's been a widespread assumption among people with an interest in sports-related injury that youth ...
New study highlights importance of grain foods in infant diets
The first-of-its-kind analysis demonstrates infant grain consumption linked to superior diet qualityCredit: Grain Foods Foundation January 21, 2020 - Washington, ...
Zika inhibits the proliferation of prostate cancer cells
Experiments performed by Brazilian scientists showed that Zika virus inhibits tumor cell proliferation even when inactivated by high temperature; the ...
The Society for Pediatric Research announces new members
Credit: SPR The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) is pleased to announce 130 new members. New members will be recognized ...
Why can’t Bertrand Might cry? Scientists offer an answer: missing water channels
Credit: The Might family LA JOLLA, CALIF. - January 16, 2020 - Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute ...
Dr. Sallie Permar receives the SPR Award in honor of E. Mead Johnson
Credit: Dr. Sallie Permar HOUSTON, Jan. 15, 2020 - The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) is pleased to announce Sallie ...
Managing cannabis use in breastfeeding women
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, January 15, 2020--As more states legalize medicinal and recreational cannabis use ...
Involving family in bipolar care helps children and teens stay healthier, longer
Credit: UCLA Health In a UCLA-led study, children and adolescents with a high risk for developing bipolar disorder stayed healthier ...
Broad support needed to maximize impact of cars designed for kids with mobility issues
Credit: Courtesy Sam Logan CORVALLIS, Ore. - For the first month and a half after receiving a modified toy car ...
Getting to the heart of epinephrine use in pediatric cardiac arrest patients
An international team of researchers led by Osaka University find that prehospital administration of epinephrine could result in a more ...
AI can detect low-glucose levels via ECG without fingerprick test
Credit: University of Warwick Tracking sugar in the blood is crucial for both healthy individuals and diabetic patients. Current methods ...
Risk of lead exposure linked to decreased brain volume in adolescents
Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles reveal a relationship between lead exposure risk and brain structure in children from lower-income ...
First 3D-printed sensor-operated prosthetic arm for toddlers prototyped by UK engineers
Credit: University of Lincoln The lightweight device with soft grip fingers uses an armband fitted with sensors to detect electrical ...
Safety events: 40% of gun owners reported not locking all guns — even around kids
Credit: Kelsie Cleboski/Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center While waiting for free firearm storage devices at gun safety events held ...
One-fourth of children with autism are undiagnosed
Black and Hispanic children are most at risk for missed autism diagnosis, according to a Rutgers researcherCredit: Nick Romanenko/Rutgers University ...
UCF study: Judo may help health, social interactions of children with autism
Credit: University of Central Florida Judo may be just the right sport to increase the physical activity level among children ...
Addressing the emotional toll of pediatric chronic conditions
Hospitals, doctor groups begin responding to parents' call for improved supportCredit: Cincinnati Children's Be it autism, sickle cell or other ...
Airway Therapeutics nets $15.5M to advance treatment of serious respiratory diseases
Initiating bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) clinical trial in very preterm infants in 2020Credit: Airway Therapeutics Initiating bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) clinical trial ...
New recommendations released on bedsharing to promote breastfeeding
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, January 7, 2020--Leading experts representing The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) ...
