Tiniest of moments proves key for baby’s healthy brain
Credit: Courtesy Dwyer Lab University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have shed new light on how our brains develop, ...
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Blood test detects childhood tumors based on their epigenetic profiles
Credit: Tatjana Hirschmugl A new study exploits the characteristic epigenetic signatures of childhood tumors to detect, classify and monitor the ...
Mouse pups’ cries give clues about autism spectrum disorder
Machine learning is being applied to gauge which vocalizations are predictive of ASDCredit: The University of Texas Health Science Center ...
Good bacteria can temper chemotherapy side effects
Naturally occurring gut bacteria can clean up chemo toxins in the body, study findsCredit: Northwestern University In the human gut, ...
New paper establishes context for myopia control axial length targets
Comparison of axial elongation among emmetropes, untreated progressing myopes, and treated myopes places treatment efficacy in the context of normal ...
China makes remarkable gains in maternal and child survival rates
Credit: Rui Xu China has made remarkable gains in reducing the number of women who die during childbirth and boosting ...
UVA Cancer Center, other top US cancer centers urge cancer-preventing HPV vaccinations
COVID-19 pandemic interrupted HPV vaccination for many adolescentsCredit: UVA Health UVA Cancer Center is joining 70 other National Cancer Institute ...
Diabetes vaccine gives promising results in a genetic subgroup
Credit: Anna Nilsen/Linköping University A clinical study led by Linköping University and financed by pharmaceuticals company Diamyd Medical has investigated ...
Sanford Burnham Prebys and other top US cancer centers call for urgent action to get cancer-preventing HPV vaccination back on track
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.Credit: ...
UC leads infant health study
Researchers and community members work together to promote healthy eating habits for babiesCredit: Provided by Stough Many parents of young ...
OU-MRU: High levels of television exposure affect visual acuity in children
Okayama University Medical Research Updates (OU-MRU) Vol.90Credit: 2021 Okayama University It is ingrained in parents to curtail the hours their ...
Targeting abnormal cell metabolism shows promise for treating pediatric brain tumors
Credit: Khoa Pham, M.D. Two experimental drug approaches that target vulnerabilities in cancer cell metabolism may extend survival and enhance ...
Research reveals potential treatment to prevent obesity-driven liver damage
Team led by experts at Cincinnati Children's reports success- in mice-at controlling a subgroup of immune system cells that trigger ...
More kids seeing doctors virtually but some parents still hesitant
1 in 5 parents in new national poll say their child had a virtual health visit over the past year, ...