Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—A polygenic score derived from pharmacogenomic evaluation of cytarabine (ara-C) pathway can help personalize treatment for pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according t

Updated on: February 22,2024

Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—A polygenic score derived from pharmacogenomic evaluation of cytarabine (ara-C) pathway can help personalize treatment for pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according t

Updated on:February 22,2024

Researchers debunk earlier study: Babies may not be able to learn language rules after all

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor two decades, language experts were certain that babies were able to learn language rules from as young as the age of seven months. Howeve

Updated on: February 27,2024

Researchers debunk earlier study: Babies may not be able to learn language rules after all

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor two decades, language experts were certain that babies were able to learn language rules from as young as the age of seven months. Howeve

Updated on:February 27,2024

Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks an

Updated on: February 29,2024

Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks an

Updated on:February 29,2024

Some Latino children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia face higher risk of relapse

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome Latino children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) were more likely to experience relapse than non

Updated on: February 27,2024

Some Latino children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia face higher risk of relapse

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome Latino children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) were more likely to experience relapse than non

Updated on:February 27,2024

Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA prospective study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers demonstrates that convalescent plasma (shown here)—a blood product collected from patients

Updated on: February 22,2024

Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA prospective study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers demonstrates that convalescent plasma (shown here)—a blood product collected from patients

Updated on:February 22,2024

Children's screen use tied to reduced attention, while reading boosts concentration

Updated on: November 16,2025

Children's screen use tied to reduced attention, while reading boosts concentration

Updated on:November 16,2025

Methadone use after infant surgery can prolong recovery, increase dependence on ventilators and IV nutrition

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesMean days of postoperative opioid use and incidence of methadone use. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.18910What

Updated on: April 13,2024

Methadone use after infant surgery can prolong recovery, increase dependence on ventilators and IV nutrition

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesMean days of postoperative opioid use and incidence of methadone use. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.18910What

Updated on:April 13,2024

Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

by Cara MurezAs the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents i

Updated on: March 21,2024

Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

by Cara MurezAs the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents i

Updated on:March 21,2024

Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published inJAMA

Updated on: May 25,2024

Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published inJAMA

Updated on:May 25,2024

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Updated on: April 17,2024

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Updated on:April 17,2024

Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAn illustration showing flashing neurons. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with q

Updated on: June 26,2024

Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAn illustration showing flashing neurons. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with q

Updated on:June 26,2024

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