New clinical RNA sequencing platform may improve rare disease diagnostics in pediatrics

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenDr. Kyoko Yuki and Dr. Lianna Kyriakopoulou are moving the needle on precision diagnostics for rare diseases through a new clinical RNA sequencing platform at SickKids

Updated on: May 29,2024

New clinical RNA sequencing platform may improve rare disease diagnostics in pediatrics

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenDr. Kyoko Yuki and Dr. Lianna Kyriakopoulou are moving the needle on precision diagnostics for rare diseases through a new clinical RNA sequencing platform at SickKids

Updated on:May 29,2024

Swedish children with migration backgrounds less likely to receive recommended psychiatric treatment, study shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with migration backgrounds in Sweden are less likely than other children to receive recommended treatment for psychiatric diagnos

Updated on: February 28,2024

Swedish children with migration backgrounds less likely to receive recommended psychiatric treatment, study shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with migration backgrounds in Sweden are less likely than other children to receive recommended treatment for psychiatric diagnos

Updated on:February 28,2024

Some children with cerebral palsy scoliosis may not need pelvic fixation, study shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Michigan Medicine study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing g

Updated on: February 28,2024

Some children with cerebral palsy scoliosis may not need pelvic fixation, study shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Michigan Medicine study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing g

Updated on:February 28,2024

Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers— protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serio

Updated on: May 19,2024

Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers— protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serio

Updated on:May 19,2024

Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support

by University of TokyoAdolescents who fell into the "discrepant" category raised the most concern. In the past, young people who hadn't clearly or consistently shown symptoms of men

Updated on: June 22,2024

Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support

by University of TokyoAdolescents who fell into the "discrepant" category raised the most concern. In the past, young people who hadn't clearly or consistently shown symptoms of men

Updated on:June 22,2024

Biometric gun safes recalled after 12-year-old's death

by Cara MurezMore than 60,000 gun safes have been recalled following the death of a 12-year-old boy and dozens of reports that unauthorized people can open the Fortress Safe devices.TheU.S. Cons

Updated on: March 05,2024

Biometric gun safes recalled after 12-year-old's death

by Cara MurezMore than 60,000 gun safes have been recalled following the death of a 12-year-old boy and dozens of reports that unauthorized people can open the Fortress Safe devices.TheU.S. Cons

Updated on:March 05,2024

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl

Updated on: June 15,2024

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl

Updated on:June 15,2024

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil

Updated on: April 02,2024

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil

Updated on:April 02,2024

High, low BMI tied to higher medical expenditures in children

by Lori SolomonMedical expenditures for privately insured children, including out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures, are higher for all body mass index (BMI) categories other than healthy weight, according

Updated on: June 12,2024

High, low BMI tied to higher medical expenditures in children

by Lori SolomonMedical expenditures for privately insured children, including out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures, are higher for all body mass index (BMI) categories other than healthy weight, according

Updated on:June 12,2024

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from

Updated on: February 29,2024

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from

Updated on:February 29,2024

Antibiotics in infancy may weaken response to childhood vaccines

by Amy NortonBabies and toddlers who've been given antibiotics might have a less vigorous immune response to routine childhood vaccinations, new research warns.The study is the first to suggest th

Updated on: February 29,2024

Antibiotics in infancy may weaken response to childhood vaccines

by Amy NortonBabies and toddlers who've been given antibiotics might have a less vigorous immune response to routine childhood vaccinations, new research warns.The study is the first to suggest th

Updated on:February 29,2024

Myopia progressed faster in children under COVID-19 lockdowns

(HealthDay)—Myopia progressed more rapidly in schoolchildren exposed to more COVID-19-related lockdown measures, according to a study published online Jan. 14 inJAMA Network Open.Kai Yip Choi, P

Updated on: February 21,2024

Myopia progressed faster in children under COVID-19 lockdowns

(HealthDay)—Myopia progressed more rapidly in schoolchildren exposed to more COVID-19-related lockdown measures, according to a study published online Jan. 14 inJAMA Network Open.Kai Yip Choi, P

Updated on:February 21,2024