Microfluidics show promise as safer, simpler treatment option for severe neonatal jaundice

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has led to a promising potential therapy for neonatal jaundice t

Updated on: February 20,2024

Microfluidics show promise as safer, simpler treatment option for severe neonatal jaundice

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has led to a promising potential therapy for neonatal jaundice t

Updated on:February 20,2024

Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

by Cara MurezWhile childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.So, how can parents know if theirchildis "too

Updated on: June 04,2024

Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

by Cara MurezWhile childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.So, how can parents know if theirchildis "too

Updated on:June 04,2024

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma

Updated on: February 27,2024

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma

Updated on:February 27,2024

First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainNirsevimab showed 74.5 percent efficacy agai

Updated on: February 24,2024

First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainNirsevimab showed 74.5 percent efficacy agai

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

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

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

by Lauran NeergaardIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?Yes, U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer's vaccine for&nbs

Updated on: February 20,2024

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

by Lauran NeergaardIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?Yes, U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer's vaccine for&nbs

Updated on:February 20,2024

What Is Baby Eczema?

What Is Baby Eczema?ByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on July 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJennifer Pollard Ruiz, MDBaby eczema is a fairly common type of skin rash, and most babies ou

Updated on: February 19,2024

What Is Baby Eczema?

What Is Baby Eczema?ByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on July 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJennifer Pollard Ruiz, MDBaby eczema is a fairly common type of skin rash, and most babies ou

Updated on:February 19,2024

Treatment length reduced for children with tuberculosis

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCL-led international trial exploring the effectiveness of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in children has led to a change in the World

Updated on: February 24,2024

Treatment length reduced for children with tuberculosis

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCL-led international trial exploring the effectiveness of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in children has led to a change in the World

Updated on:February 24,2024

Antibiotic doesn't prevent future wheezing in babies hospitalized with RSV

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainThe antibiotic azithromycin has anti-inf

Updated on: February 24,2024

Antibiotic doesn't prevent future wheezing in babies hospitalized with RSV

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainThe antibiotic azithromycin has anti-inf

Updated on:February 24,2024

Study uncovers complications in developing guidelines for premature baby care

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC) due to anemia. There are no generally

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study uncovers complications in developing guidelines for premature baby care

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC) due to anemia. There are no generally

Updated on:May 07,2024

Babies' babble brings big learning bonus

Babies' babble may be smarter than you think.A new study shows that infants as young as 3- to 5-months of age can tell that the unintelligible sounds they make before they learn to talk can impact

Updated on: April 13,2024

Babies' babble brings big learning bonus

Babies' babble may be smarter than you think.A new study shows that infants as young as 3- to 5-months of age can tell that the unintelligible sounds they make before they learn to talk can impact

Updated on:April 13,2024

Study finds predictors of nocturnal enuresis include stressful events, toilet training practices

by Elana GotkineChild sex, toilet training practices, drinking caffeine before bed, and stressful events are predictors of nocturnal enuresis in children, according to a studypublishedonli

Updated on: August 08,2024

Study finds predictors of nocturnal enuresis include stressful events, toilet training practices

by Elana GotkineChild sex, toilet training practices, drinking caffeine before bed, and stressful events are predictors of nocturnal enuresis in children, according to a studypublishedonli

Updated on:August 08,2024