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Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo
'So rudderless': A couple's quest for autism treatment for their son hits repeated obstacles

'So rudderless': A couple's quest for autism treatment for their son hits repeated obstacles

by Michelle AndrewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Sebastian Rios was a toddler, he hardly talked. "Don't worry," his pediatrician told Amparo and Victor Rios, Sebastian's pare

'So rudderless': A couple's quest for autism treatment for their son hits repeated obstacles

by Michelle AndrewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Sebastian Rios was a toddler, he hardly talked. "Don't worry," his pediatrician told Amparo and Victor Rios, Sebastian's pare
Pathway for 'difficult to vaccinate' children and adolescents empowers families and staff

Pathway for 'difficult to vaccinate' children and adolescents empowers families and staff

Specialist Immunization Clinic pathway for "Difficult to vaccinate children." Credit:Paediatric and Neonatal Pain(2023). DOI: 10.1002/pne2.12103For almost 100 families, the &quot

Pathway for 'difficult to vaccinate' children and adolescents empowers families and staff

Specialist Immunization Clinic pathway for "Difficult to vaccinate children." Credit:Paediatric and Neonatal Pain(2023). DOI: 10.1002/pne2.12103For almost 100 families, the &quot
Type 1 diabetes is tougher on girls than boys: Study

Type 1 diabetes is tougher on girls than boys: Study

by Amy NortonGirls with type 1 diabetes may fare worse than boys when it comes to blood sugar control and other critical aspects of their health, a new research review finds.The reviewof 90 publ

Type 1 diabetes is tougher on girls than boys: Study

by Amy NortonGirls with type 1 diabetes may fare worse than boys when it comes to blood sugar control and other critical aspects of their health, a new research review finds.The reviewof 90 publ
'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom
Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T
U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online July 18 in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Natasha T

U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online July 18 in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Natasha T
Late-onset meningitis identified in 1 percent of extreme preemies

Late-onset meningitis identified in 1 percent of extreme preemies

by Elana GotkineOne percent of children born extremely preterm have late-onset meningitis (LOM), which is associated with an increased risk for death or neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI), according

Late-onset meningitis identified in 1 percent of extreme preemies

by Elana GotkineOne percent of children born extremely preterm have late-onset meningitis (LOM), which is associated with an increased risk for death or neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI), according
Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children aged <12 years who received postnatal infectious disease testing are exempt from repeat HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing prior to transplant surgery, accor

Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children aged <12 years who received postnatal infectious disease testing are exempt from repeat HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing prior to transplant surgery, accor
No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe often hear the phrase 'growing pains' used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term

No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe often hear the phrase 'growing pains' used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term
'Might' or 'might not': Three-year-olds do not deploy possibility concepts in decision-making

'Might' or 'might not': Three-year-olds do not deploy possibility concepts in decision-making

by Christopher Packham , Medical XpressTest trials for three studies. All three studies have a common setup phase (Top row). The question posed in the test phase differs across the three studies (Bott

'Might' or 'might not': Three-year-olds do not deploy possibility concepts in decision-making

by Christopher Packham , Medical XpressTest trials for three studies. All three studies have a common setup phase (Top row). The question posed in the test phase differs across the three studies (Bott
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

By Jeffrey Norris,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

By Jeffrey Norris,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and