New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Evgeny AtamanenkoA newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalab

Updated on: February 21,2024 16

New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Evgeny AtamanenkoA newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalab

Updated on:February 21,2024 16

Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in

Updated on: February 21,2024 17

Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in

Updated on:February 21,2024 17

Performance of commonly used COVID-19 lateral flow tests for kids below par

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe performance of lateral flow (antigen) tests commonly used to detect COVID-19 infection in children falls short of the minimum criteria set b

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Performance of commonly used COVID-19 lateral flow tests for kids below par

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe performance of lateral flow (antigen) tests commonly used to detect COVID-19 infection in children falls short of the minimum criteria set b

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Child behavioral health in sub-Saharan Africa

by Mary McKay, Fred Ssewamala, Ozge Sensoy Bahar,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: SpringerCountries in sub-Saharan Africa have experienced considerable political and

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Child behavioral health in sub-Saharan Africa

by Mary McKay, Fred Ssewamala, Ozge Sensoy Bahar,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: SpringerCountries in sub-Saharan Africa have experienced considerable political and

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New approach can help identify young children most at risk for obesity

by Gail McCormick,Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State researchers used novel statistical methods to analyze growth curves of children from birth until three years of age. The curves, which a

Updated on: February 21,2024 15

New approach can help identify young children most at risk for obesity

by Gail McCormick,Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State researchers used novel statistical methods to analyze growth curves of children from birth until three years of age. The curves, which a

Updated on:February 21,2024 15

Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices), a multi-year quality improvement (QI) initiative in the state of Mississippi led

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Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices), a multi-year quality improvement (QI) initiative in the state of Mississippi led

Updated on:February 21,2024 12

Risk for early-onset sepsis low for infants with low-risk delivery

(HealthDay)—Infants born at all gestational ages with low-risk delivery characteristics have a low risk for early-onset sepsis (EOS) and may not require initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy immedi

Updated on: February 21,2024 15

Risk for early-onset sepsis low for infants with low-risk delivery

(HealthDay)—Infants born at all gestational ages with low-risk delivery characteristics have a low risk for early-onset sepsis (EOS) and may not require initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy immedi

Updated on:February 21,2024 15

Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageAs a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus

Updated on: February 21,2024 13

Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageAs a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus

Updated on:February 21,2024 13

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their sympto

Updated on: February 21,2024 15

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their sympto

Updated on:February 21,2024 15

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f

Updated on: February 21,2024 10

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f

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Living environment affects child's weight development from birth to school age

by University of TurkuBMI z score trajectories in children exposed to cumulative neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage. BMI z scores are expressed as mean values and their 95% confidence interv

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Living environment affects child's weight development from birth to school age

by University of TurkuBMI z score trajectories in children exposed to cumulative neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage. BMI z scores are expressed as mean values and their 95% confidence interv

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Pediatric asthma study demonstrates use of health information exchange data to signal childhood disease

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildhood asthma is a common cause of emergency department visits, hospital admissions and deaths, especially among boys. A new study from

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Pediatric asthma study demonstrates use of health information exchange data to signal childhood disease

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildhood asthma is a common cause of emergency department visits, hospital admissions and deaths, especially among boys. A new study from

Updated on:February 21,2024 18