Global study highlights deaths from neonatal sepsis and steps to improve treatment

by University College LondonNewborn with sepsis. Credit: GARDPA UCL (University College London) global observational study, which involved more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in

Updated on: June 26,2024

Global study highlights deaths from neonatal sepsis and steps to improve treatment

by University College LondonNewborn with sepsis. Credit: GARDPA UCL (University College London) global observational study, which involved more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in

Updated on:June 26,2024

New gene therapy could significantly reduce seizures in severe childhood epilepsy

by University College LondonCAMK2A-EKC therapy reduces seizure frequency. A. Timeline. B. Heatmap displaying seizure occurrence in each animal injected with either CAMK2A-GFP (gray) or CAMK2A-EKC

Updated on: May 29,2024

New gene therapy could significantly reduce seizures in severe childhood epilepsy

by University College LondonCAMK2A-EKC therapy reduces seizure frequency. A. Timeline. B. Heatmap displaying seizure occurrence in each animal injected with either CAMK2A-GFP (gray) or CAMK2A-EKC

Updated on:May 29,2024

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Updated on: June 29,2024

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Updated on:June 29,2024

Why breast-fed premature infants have healthier guts than formula-fed ones

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainHuman breastmilk has long been considered "liquid gold" among clinicians treating premature infants in a newborn int

Updated on: May 11,2024

Why breast-fed premature infants have healthier guts than formula-fed ones

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainHuman breastmilk has long been considered "liquid gold" among clinicians treating premature infants in a newborn int

Updated on:May 11,2024

Music teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen

by FreshscienceGroup music lessons and app-based home activities in which children sing, dance, play instruments and become involved in games like ‘guess the instrument’ helps them sort out different

Updated on: February 27,2024

Music teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen

by FreshscienceGroup music lessons and app-based home activities in which children sing, dance, play instruments and become involved in games like ‘guess the instrument’ helps them sort out different

Updated on:February 27,2024

The tragedy of sudden infant death syndrome: A pediatrician explains how to protect your baby

by Rachel Moon,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach year, about 3,400 U.S. infants die suddenly and unexpectedly while sleeping, according tothe Centers for Disease Contr

Updated on: April 13,2024

The tragedy of sudden infant death syndrome: A pediatrician explains how to protect your baby

by Rachel Moon,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach year, about 3,400 U.S. infants die suddenly and unexpectedly while sleeping, according tothe Centers for Disease Contr

Updated on:April 13,2024

Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior research has shown strong links between greater time spent on screens and eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. A new study, p

Updated on: June 25,2024

Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior research has shown strong links between greater time spent on screens and eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. A new study, p

Updated on:June 25,2024

Autistic children exhibit aggression more frequently, study shows

by Matt McGowan,University of ArkansasCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least half of all autistic children experience some form of aggression, such as hitting, kicking or name-calling, while

Updated on: May 17,2024

Autistic children exhibit aggression more frequently, study shows

by Matt McGowan,University of ArkansasCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least half of all autistic children experience some form of aggression, such as hitting, kicking or name-calling, while

Updated on:May 17,2024

One in four children referred to mental health services in Scotland have suicidal thoughts or behaviors

by University of StirlingIN Site A parental separation, other mental health issues or neurological condition, bullying, and ASD were the most common issues. In Site B the issues most reported for

Updated on: March 29,2024

One in four children referred to mental health services in Scotland have suicidal thoughts or behaviors

by University of StirlingIN Site A parental separation, other mental health issues or neurological condition, bullying, and ASD were the most common issues. In Site B the issues most reported for

Updated on:March 29,2024

Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to c

Updated on: June 17,2024

Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to c

Updated on:June 17,2024

Study reveals diverse progression in mitochondrial DNA deletion syndromes

Updated on: March 18,2025

Study reveals diverse progression in mitochondrial DNA deletion syndromes

Updated on:March 18,2025

Tough to get your kid to take medicine? An expert offers tips

Sometimes it's difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication.Oneexpertwho spends part of her workday guiding parents through this challenge offers some suggesti

Updated on: June 26,2024

Tough to get your kid to take medicine? An expert offers tips

Sometimes it's difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication.Oneexpertwho spends part of her workday guiding parents through this challenge offers some suggesti

Updated on:June 26,2024