Mutations in novel gene found to be responsible for severe liver disease in children

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeImage of the resected liver from a child with mutations in the FOCAD gene showing striking signs of cirrhosis, requiring liver tr

Updated on: May 27,2024

Mutations in novel gene found to be responsible for severe liver disease in children

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeImage of the resected liver from a child with mutations in the FOCAD gene showing striking signs of cirrhosis, requiring liver tr

Updated on:May 27,2024

Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—t

Updated on: June 15,2024

Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—t

Updated on:June 15,2024

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Updated on:February 21,2024

Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were c

Updated on: April 13,2024

Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were c

Updated on:April 13,2024

BPA exposure linked to gut microbiota, childhood obesity in new study

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic products including eyewe

Updated on: March 07,2024

BPA exposure linked to gut microbiota, childhood obesity in new study

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic products including eyewe

Updated on:March 07,2024

Way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at bedside

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a novel, non-invasive way to measure blood flow to the brains of newborn children at the bedside—a method that has th

Updated on: April 02,2024

Way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at bedside

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a novel, non-invasive way to measure blood flow to the brains of newborn children at the bedside—a method that has th

Updated on:April 02,2024

How does social attention develop in autistic children?

by University of GenevaQuinn, an autistic boy, and the line of toys he made before falling asleep. Repeatedly stacking or lining up objects is a behavior commonly associated with autism. Credit:

Updated on: February 29,2024

How does social attention develop in autistic children?

by University of GenevaQuinn, an autistic boy, and the line of toys he made before falling asleep. Repeatedly stacking or lining up objects is a behavior commonly associated with autism. Credit:

Updated on:February 29,2024

Disparities seen for central catheter-associated bloodstream infection

by Lori SolomonCentral catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates are higher for Black pediatric patients and patients who speak a language other than English (LOE), according to a study

Updated on: March 23,2024

Disparities seen for central catheter-associated bloodstream infection

by Lori SolomonCentral catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates are higher for Black pediatric patients and patients who speak a language other than English (LOE), according to a study

Updated on:March 23,2024

Proximity to heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight, study finds

by Molly Rosbach,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Oregon State University study published inScience Advanceshas found that traffic congestion is linked to

Updated on: May 11,2024

Proximity to heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight, study finds

by Molly Rosbach,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Oregon State University study published inScience Advanceshas found that traffic congestion is linked to

Updated on:May 11,2024

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like

Updated on: April 20,2024

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like

Updated on:April 20,2024

Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in

Updated on: March 19,2024

Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in

Updated on:March 19,2024

Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

by University College LondonCredit: Dr Christabel Enweronu-Laryea, University of Ghana.Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using on

Updated on: June 17,2024

Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

by University College LondonCredit: Dr Christabel Enweronu-Laryea, University of Ghana.Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using on

Updated on:June 17,2024