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New research refines definition and hones treatment of hyperdiploid leukemia

New research refines definition and hones treatment of hyperdiploid leukemia

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cells in patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) are often hyperdiploid: they have extra chromosomes, which impact patient out

New research refines definition and hones treatment of hyperdiploid leukemia

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cells in patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) are often hyperdiploid: they have extra chromosomes, which impact patient out
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaThis image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy drug. Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggre

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaThis image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy drug. Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggre
Food program breaks the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

Food program breaks the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation's growing food insecurity problem, according to a

Food program breaks the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation's growing food insecurity problem, according to a
Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia
New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that due to restrictions on maternity care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new fathers in the UK were left feeling

New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that due to restrictions on maternity care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new fathers in the UK were left feeling
DNA sequencing in newborns reveals years of actionable findings for infants and families

DNA sequencing in newborns reveals years of actionable findings for infants and families

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter

DNA sequencing in newborns reveals years of actionable findings for infants and families

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter
Genetic testing for neonatal epilepsy allows babies to go home sooner

Genetic testing for neonatal epilepsy allows babies to go home sooner

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGenetic testing results in lower length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for inf

Genetic testing for neonatal epilepsy allows babies to go home sooner

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGenetic testing results in lower length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for inf
New flavored nicotine gums, lozenges, and gummies rank second among nicotine products used by US teens

New flavored nicotine gums, lozenges, and gummies rank second among nicotine products used by US teens

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFlavored oral nicotine products, which contain no tobacco but are not FDA-approved to help people quit smoking, are increasingly

New flavored nicotine gums, lozenges, and gummies rank second among nicotine products used by US teens

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFlavored oral nicotine products, which contain no tobacco but are not FDA-approved to help people quit smoking, are increasingly
Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia
Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

byUniversity of CambridgeSuccessful peer play builds underlying cognitive skills in social and self-regulatory domains, which in turn help children to form high-quality peer relational net

Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

byUniversity of CambridgeSuccessful peer play builds underlying cognitive skills in social and self-regulatory domains, which in turn help children to form high-quality peer relational net
High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

by Green Science Policy InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P

High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

by Green Science Policy InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P
What drives children to choose compassion?

What drives children to choose compassion?

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost.Dr. James Kirby

What drives children to choose compassion?

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost.Dr. James Kirby