Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study

Updated on: February 28,2024

Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study

Updated on:February 28,2024

Hep C testing recommendations developed for perinatally exposed infants

by Elana GotkineRecommendations have been developed for hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among perinatally exposed infants. The recommendations and report are published in the Nov. 3 issue ofMorb

Updated on: March 23,2024

Hep C testing recommendations developed for perinatally exposed infants

by Elana GotkineRecommendations have been developed for hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among perinatally exposed infants. The recommendations and report are published in the Nov. 3 issue ofMorb

Updated on:March 23,2024

Youth LGBTQ-specific mental health services lacking

by Lori SolomonJust over one in four youth-serving U.S. mental health facilities offered lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ)-specific mental health services in 2020, according to a rese

Updated on: June 26,2024

Youth LGBTQ-specific mental health services lacking

by Lori SolomonJust over one in four youth-serving U.S. mental health facilities offered lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ)-specific mental health services in 2020, according to a rese

Updated on:June 26,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We

Updated on:June 05,2024

We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

by Conor McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids havefewer symptoms, less s

Updated on: February 29,2024

We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

by Conor McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids havefewer symptoms, less s

Updated on:February 29,2024

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on: February 21,2024

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on:February 21,2024

Children's health will be negatively impacted by poorer fitness as global temperatures rise, new research shows

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecord levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising g

Updated on: March 21,2024

Children's health will be negatively impacted by poorer fitness as global temperatures rise, new research shows

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecord levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising g

Updated on:March 21,2024

Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalmiRNA expression levels with significant interactions post-injury. We found a statistically significant interaction between age and presence of PPCS in the ex

Updated on: June 11,2024

Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalmiRNA expression levels with significant interactions post-injury. We found a statistically significant interaction between age and presence of PPCS in the ex

Updated on:June 11,2024

Recent increase seen in pediatric benzonatate exposure

Pediatric benzonatate prescription utilization has increased recently, as have cases involving intentional benzonatate exposure, according to a study published online Nov. 15 inPediatrics.Ivone

Updated on: March 21,2024

Recent increase seen in pediatric benzonatate exposure

Pediatric benzonatate prescription utilization has increased recently, as have cases involving intentional benzonatate exposure, according to a study published online Nov. 15 inPediatrics.Ivone

Updated on:March 21,2024

Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live withfood allergies.Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the American Academy

Updated on: March 21,2024

Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live withfood allergies.Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the American Academy

Updated on:March 21,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on: February 28,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on:February 28,2024

Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergen

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergen

Updated on:May 08,2024