Novel gene therapy may help treat a fatal developmental epilepsy syndrome that affects children

by Tel-Aviv UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI159316An innovative gene therapy may help treat a severe and fatal developmen

Updated on: May 29,2024

Novel gene therapy may help treat a fatal developmental epilepsy syndrome that affects children

by Tel-Aviv UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI159316An innovative gene therapy may help treat a severe and fatal developmen

Updated on:May 29,2024

Indigenous children continue to experience high rates of RSV

by Elana GotkineAmerican Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children experience high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated acute respiratory illness (ARI) hospitalization, according to a stu

Updated on: June 11,2024

Indigenous children continue to experience high rates of RSV

by Elana GotkineAmerican Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children experience high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated acute respiratory illness (ARI) hospitalization, according to a stu

Updated on:June 11,2024

Study: New psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents increased by nearly 20% after first pandemic phase

by University of TurkuObserved (solid line) and predicted (dashed line) monthly diagnoses by specialist services and psychiatric diagnoses for the different diagnostic groups between March 2020 a

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study: New psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents increased by nearly 20% after first pandemic phase

by University of TurkuObserved (solid line) and predicted (dashed line) monthly diagnoses by specialist services and psychiatric diagnoses for the different diagnostic groups between March 2020 a

Updated on:May 08,2024

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

by Spectrum HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants ha

Updated on: May 17,2024

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

by Spectrum HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants ha

Updated on:May 17,2024

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published

Updated on: May 13,2024

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published

Updated on:May 13,2024

More children aged 8–17 trying to lose weight than a decade ago, including children of a healthy weight

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver a quarter (26.5%) of children reported trying to lose weight between 2015 and 2016, a 5% increase over 1997 and 1998, finds new resea

Updated on: April 02,2024

More children aged 8–17 trying to lose weight than a decade ago, including children of a healthy weight

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver a quarter (26.5%) of children reported trying to lose weight between 2015 and 2016, a 5% increase over 1997 and 1998, finds new resea

Updated on:April 02,2024

TB in children isn't being controlled: It's key to fighting the disease for everyone else, say researchers

by Tom Nyirenda, Alimuddin Zumla and Francine Ntoumi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorld TB Day on March 24th will commemorate the day in 1882 whenProfessor Robert Koch&

Updated on: April 25,2024

TB in children isn't being controlled: It's key to fighting the disease for everyone else, say researchers

by Tom Nyirenda, Alimuddin Zumla and Francine Ntoumi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorld TB Day on March 24th will commemorate the day in 1882 whenProfessor Robert Koch&

Updated on:April 25,2024

Algorithms study investigates effects of socioeconomic inequality in children's epigenetics

by Nicole Siller,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo study the effects of childhood environments on adult health and well-being, researchers examined epigenetic profiles of ch

Updated on: June 15,2024

Algorithms study investigates effects of socioeconomic inequality in children's epigenetics

by Nicole Siller,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo study the effects of childhood environments on adult health and well-being, researchers examined epigenetic profiles of ch

Updated on:June 15,2024

Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the developm

Updated on: February 27,2024

Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the developm

Updated on:February 27,2024

How a healthy gut could help your baby sleep better

by Manal Mohammed,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen babies struggle with poor sleep, parents often suffer right alongside them. Growing evidence shows that a baby's gut health

Updated on: January 04,2026

How a healthy gut could help your baby sleep better

by Manal Mohammed,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen babies struggle with poor sleep, parents often suffer right alongside them. Growing evidence shows that a baby's gut health

Updated on:January 04,2026

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

Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric pro

Updated on: February 29,2024

Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric pro

Updated on:February 29,2024