Allergy, asthma risk are increased by microbial compound found in infant gut
Research 'paves the way' for early interventions to prevent childhood inflammatory diseases A study of newborn infants has identified a ...
Tag: Pediatrics
Despite progress, only 3 African nations expected to meet global breastfeeding goal
Estimates show more than 800,000 child deaths could be averted annually with optimal breastfeeding Despite substantial progress, only three African ...
Use of non-hospital-based provider-to-patient telehealth grew nearly 1,400%
Increase greater in urban than rural areas, FAIR Health study finds NEW YORK, NY--July 23, 2019--From 2014 to 2018, private ...
Early introduction of peanuts in babies to reduce allergy risk
Podcast post-embargo link: https://soundcloud.com/cmajpodcasts/181613-five Worried about peanut allergies in children? A practice article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) outlines ...
Failure to launch: Parents are barriers to teen independence
Credit: Michigan Medicine ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Something most parents don't want to hear from their teenager: I am not ...
School readiness impaired in preschoolers with ADHD symptoms, Stanford study finds
Preschoolers with symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are much less likely than other children their age to be ready for ...
Plasticizer interaction with the heart
Researchers at Children's National Health System examine the link between the phthalate MEHP and cardiac arrhythmiasCredit: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, ...
Study reveals genetic similarities of osteosarcoma between dogs and children
TGen and Tufts University novel findings for this deadly bone cancer could lead to better treatments for people and pets ...
3q29 deletion survey: distinct social profile, high ASD risk
Chromosomal deletion connected to both schizophrenia + autism A survey of 93 people with 3q29 deletion syndrome reveals a distinct ...
TGen-led study finds link between gene and severe liver damage
Expression of AEBP1 correlates with severity of liver fibrosis; may provide therapeutic target PHOENIX, Ariz. -- July 18, 2019 -- ...
Greater prevalence of congenital heart defects in high intensity oil and gas areas
Study provides further evidence of a relationship between oil and gas exploration, birth defects AURORA, Colo. (July 18, 2019) - ...
One in 270 births have ‘dual burden’ of prematurity and severe maternal complications
Study of 3 million California births emphasizes need for proactive, coordinated care for families simultaneously impacted by preterm birth and ...
Cracks in the skin of eczema patients promote allergic diseases
Protecting and moisturizing the skin may help prevent food allergies, asthma and hay feverCredit: National Jewish Health Infants who develop ...
Insurance linked to hospitals’ decision to transfer kids with mental health emergencies
A national study finds children without insurance who seek treatment for a mental health disorder in the emergency department (ED) ...
Heart drug could increase survival rates for children with aggressive form of brain tumor
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that repurposing a heart drug could significantly increase the survival rate for ...
Human pancreas on a chip opens new possibilities for studying disease
Organoids grown in microfluidic device may help cf patients with diabetesCredit: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center CINCINNATI--Scientists created human pancreas ...
Can videogames promote emotional intelligence in teenagers?
Credit: (c) 2019 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, July 15, 2019--A new study has shown that videogames, ...
Surgery before pregnancy linked to higher risk of opioid withdrawal in babies
Use of opioids to control post-op pain can lead to dependency Babies whose mothers underwent surgery before pregnancy have an ...
New national network aims to improve health of children and youth with special needs
Colorado and Boston hospitals lead network July 12, 2019 - A new research network for children and youth with special ...
Cincinnati researchers say early puberty in girls may be ‘big bang theory’ for migraine
CINCINNATI--Adolescent girls who reach puberty at an earlier age may also have a greater chance of developing migraine headaches, according ...
