Bridge therapy may benefit some children with high-risk neuroblastoma

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately half of children with neuroblastoma—a childhood cancer that develops from immature nerve cells—have a form that indicates a high likelihood

Updated on: July 01,2024

Bridge therapy may benefit some children with high-risk neuroblastoma

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately half of children with neuroblastoma—a childhood cancer that develops from immature nerve cells—have a form that indicates a high likelihood

Updated on:July 01,2024

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

'DNA loops' in pediatric brain tumors double relapse risk, study finds

by Sanford-Burnham PrebysThe landscape of ecDNA in medulloblastoma patient tumors.a, Presence of ecDNA by molecular subgroup across 468 tumors from patients with medulloblastoma.b, A

Updated on: May 13,2024

'DNA loops' in pediatric brain tumors double relapse risk, study finds

by Sanford-Burnham PrebysThe landscape of ecDNA in medulloblastoma patient tumors.a, Presence of ecDNA by molecular subgroup across 468 tumors from patients with medulloblastoma.b, A

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi

Updated on:May 07,2024

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

by Kat StaffordAmid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend's birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest."He just kept saying 'I can't breathe

Updated on: March 05,2024

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

by Kat StaffordAmid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend's birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest."He just kept saying 'I can't breathe

Updated on:March 05,2024

Infant exposure to brief auditory cues can support language development

by Carrie Stetler,Rutgers UniversitySource waveforms: first row: grand average source waveforms for the longitudinal PEx group followed across age. The first 2 source waveforms represent respons

Updated on: April 13,2024

Infant exposure to brief auditory cues can support language development

by Carrie Stetler,Rutgers UniversitySource waveforms: first row: grand average source waveforms for the longitudinal PEx group followed across age. The first 2 source waveforms represent respons

Updated on:April 13,2024

Study finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

by University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from a University of Houston College of Nursing study indicate that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have l

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

by University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from a University of Houston College of Nursing study indicate that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have l

Updated on:May 08,2024

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch

Updated on: March 11,2024

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch

Updated on:March 11,2024

Higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in under 5s during omicron

For children aged under 5, the incidence rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was higher with the omicron variant versus the delta variant, according to a res

Updated on: February 27,2024

Higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in under 5s during omicron

For children aged under 5, the incidence rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was higher with the omicron variant versus the delta variant, according to a res

Updated on:February 27,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Updated on:June 05,2024

Study links childhood trauma to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations

by University of PittsburghThis two-panel figure shows results for COVID-19 hospitalization. Panel (A) shows a receiver operating characteristic curve for two models (Model 01: age, sex and ethni

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study links childhood trauma to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations

by University of PittsburghThis two-panel figure shows results for COVID-19 hospitalization. Panel (A) shows a receiver operating characteristic curve for two models (Model 01: age, sex and ethni

Updated on:May 07,2024

New study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior

by Duke Clinical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior

by Duke Clinical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher

Updated on:April 20,2024