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

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from

Updated on: February 28,2024

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from

Updated on:February 28,2024

Common myths about epilepsy and kids

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people w

Updated on: March 05,2024

Common myths about epilepsy and kids

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people w

Updated on:March 05,2024

COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

by Julia Lyon,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week i

Updated on: May 13,2024

COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

by Julia Lyon,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week i

Updated on:May 13,2024

Inhaled corticosteroids not linked to pneumonia in children

(HealthDay)—Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) do not appear to be associated with the risk of pneumonia in children with asthma, according to a review published online Feb. 24 inPediatrics.Cristine

Updated on: March 02,2024

Inhaled corticosteroids not linked to pneumonia in children

(HealthDay)—Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) do not appear to be associated with the risk of pneumonia in children with asthma, according to a review published online Feb. 24 inPediatrics.Cristine

Updated on:March 02,2024

High adolescent BMI increases the risk of early chronic kidney disease, large cohort study finds

by Hebrew University of JerusalemCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescent obesity significantly increases the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a l

Updated on: February 29,2024

High adolescent BMI increases the risk of early chronic kidney disease, large cohort study finds

by Hebrew University of JerusalemCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescent obesity significantly increases the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a l

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study links specific outdoor air pollutants to asthma attacks in urban children

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAir emissions at a manufacturing complex in Toronto, Canada. Credit: UN Photo/Kibae ParkModerate levels of two outdoor air pollutants,

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study links specific outdoor air pollutants to asthma attacks in urban children

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAir emissions at a manufacturing complex in Toronto, Canada. Credit: UN Photo/Kibae ParkModerate levels of two outdoor air pollutants,

Updated on:May 18,2024

Brain alteration due the effects of early negative life events may predict depressive symptoms later in life

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew researchpublishedinJCCP Advancesindicates that experiencing negative life events (NLE) during childhood is linked with a high

Updated on: March 26,2024

Brain alteration due the effects of early negative life events may predict depressive symptoms later in life

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew researchpublishedinJCCP Advancesindicates that experiencing negative life events (NLE) during childhood is linked with a high

Updated on:March 26,2024

Adolescents in war region experienced high war trauma and daily stress during 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety were more likely in adolescents exposed to war than those living outside the

Updated on: March 19,2024

Adolescents in war region experienced high war trauma and daily stress during 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety were more likely in adolescents exposed to war than those living outside the

Updated on:March 19,2024

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t

Updated on: February 24,2024

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

Biometric gun safes recalled after 12-year-old's death

by Cara MurezMore than 60,000 gun safes have been recalled following the death of a 12-year-old boy and dozens of reports that unauthorized people can open the Fortress Safe devices.TheU.S. Cons

Updated on: March 05,2024

Biometric gun safes recalled after 12-year-old's death

by Cara MurezMore than 60,000 gun safes have been recalled following the death of a 12-year-old boy and dozens of reports that unauthorized people can open the Fortress Safe devices.TheU.S. Cons

Updated on:March 05,2024