Injected Xolair therapy could prevent food allergies in kids

by Dennis ThompsonA new treatment appears to reduce food allergies in children and teens, according to interim clinical trial results.A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab (Xolair) signific

Updated on: December 26,2023 8

Injected Xolair therapy could prevent food allergies in kids

by Dennis ThompsonA new treatment appears to reduce food allergies in children and teens, according to interim clinical trial results.A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab (Xolair) signific

Updated on:December 26,2023 8

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Updated on: January 02,2024 13

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Updated on:January 02,2024 13

Pediatrician offers advice on 'toddler formula'

by George Fuchs III, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe formula aisle at your local supermarket has expanded in the past few years. Next to infant formula produc

Updated on: December 26,2023 18

Pediatrician offers advice on 'toddler formula'

by George Fuchs III, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe formula aisle at your local supermarket has expanded in the past few years. Next to infant formula produc

Updated on:December 26,2023 18

New hope for reduced long-term side effects in children after leukemia treatment

byUniversity of OsloResearcher Nina Richartz at the Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of Oslo. Credit: Cecilie Bakken Hostmark, UiOBy using drugs currently used to treat other d

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

New hope for reduced long-term side effects in children after leukemia treatment

byUniversity of OsloResearcher Nina Richartz at the Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of Oslo. Credit: Cecilie Bakken Hostmark, UiOBy using drugs currently used to treat other d

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

Small wearable device delivers big hope for kids with gut pain

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoThe IB-Stim device is placed near the ear andsends electrical impulses to nerve bundles. The nerves then activate brain areas involv

Updated on: January 07,2024 11

Small wearable device delivers big hope for kids with gut pain

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoThe IB-Stim device is placed near the ear andsends electrical impulses to nerve bundles. The nerves then activate brain areas involv

Updated on:January 07,2024 11

Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

by Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmanny,The ConversationFruit and vegetable serving sizes by age. Credit: The Conversation.National Health and Medical Research Council,&nbsp

Updated on: December 26,2023 7

Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

by Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmanny,The ConversationFruit and vegetable serving sizes by age. Credit: The Conversation.National Health and Medical Research Council,&nbsp

Updated on:December 26,2023 7

Children, adults can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to household contacts

Children and adults within a household can transmit and are susceptible to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), according to a study published online Feb. 23 in

Updated on: February 24,2024 20

Children, adults can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to household contacts

Children and adults within a household can transmit and are susceptible to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), according to a study published online Feb. 23 in

Updated on:February 24,2024 20

Your child has a fever: When is it time to see a doctor?

by Robin FosterIt's that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a fever?To a certain extent, fevers are the body's natural

Updated on: January 02,2024 6

Your child has a fever: When is it time to see a doctor?

by Robin FosterIt's that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a fever?To a certain extent, fevers are the body's natural

Updated on:January 02,2024 6

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg

Updated on: February 24,2024 11

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg

Updated on:February 24,2024 11

Eight tips to navigate Christmas if you have a fussy eater or child with allergies

by Stella Boyd-Ford and Clare Dix,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood-focused celebrations like Christmas can be verystressful for parentswith children who can&#39

Updated on: December 28,2023 14

Eight tips to navigate Christmas if you have a fussy eater or child with allergies

by Stella Boyd-Ford and Clare Dix,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood-focused celebrations like Christmas can be verystressful for parentswith children who can&#39

Updated on:December 28,2023 14

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds suffered increased mental distress as pandemic began

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health (CSMH) and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoP

Updated on: February 24,2024 17

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds suffered increased mental distress as pandemic began

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health (CSMH) and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoP

Updated on:February 24,2024 17

Advances in gene therapy for CLN2 batten disease

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncEffect of intracisternal administration of AAVrh.10hCLN2 vector on NHP safety, as scored from videotaped behavioral assessments at multiple time points. Four

Updated on: January 05,2024 20

Advances in gene therapy for CLN2 batten disease

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncEffect of intracisternal administration of AAVrh.10hCLN2 vector on NHP safety, as scored from videotaped behavioral assessments at multiple time points. Four

Updated on:January 05,2024 20