Zinc could treat a rare genetic disorder

by University of GenevaStructure of the GNAO1 gene with the location of the three most frequent mutations. Credit: Larasati et al.,Sci. Adv.8, eabn9350 (2022) 21 October 2022Pediatric

Updated on: May 29,2024

Zinc could treat a rare genetic disorder

by University of GenevaStructure of the GNAO1 gene with the location of the three most frequent mutations. Credit: Larasati et al.,Sci. Adv.8, eabn9350 (2022) 21 October 2022Pediatric

Updated on:May 29,2024

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

by Matthew Cherisch,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a sp

Updated on: June 11,2024

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

by Matthew Cherisch,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a sp

Updated on:June 11,2024

Easy-to-take medicine better at suppressing HIV in children

by University College LondonDispersible medicine for young children. Credit: Picturing Health, picturinghealth.orgA once-a-day antiretroviral medicine that is low-cost and easy for children to ta

Updated on: February 20,2024

Easy-to-take medicine better at suppressing HIV in children

by University College LondonDispersible medicine for young children. Credit: Picturing Health, picturinghealth.orgA once-a-day antiretroviral medicine that is low-cost and easy for children to ta

Updated on:February 20,2024

National youth COVID study could speed care for sickest children

by Debra Melani,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Blake Martin, MD, packs up his two tots for preschool and outings, he knows their chances of ending up in the hos

Updated on: February 24,2024

National youth COVID study could speed care for sickest children

by Debra Melani,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Blake Martin, MD, packs up his two tots for preschool and outings, he knows their chances of ending up in the hos

Updated on:February 24,2024

Lingering questions about Moderna's vaccine efficacy in kids five and under

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModerna announced Wednesday it would seek emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in children five years old

Updated on: February 27,2024

Lingering questions about Moderna's vaccine efficacy in kids five and under

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModerna announced Wednesday it would seek emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in children five years old

Updated on:February 27,2024

Treatments compared for pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis

More patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) are free of new or newly enlarging (N or NE) T2 hyperintense lesions with dimethyl fumarate (DMF) versus interferon β-1a (IFNβ-1a) treatmen

Updated on: March 11,2024

Treatments compared for pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis

More patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) are free of new or newly enlarging (N or NE) T2 hyperintense lesions with dimethyl fumarate (DMF) versus interferon β-1a (IFNβ-1a) treatmen

Updated on:March 11,2024

Are health professionals in India adequately supporting breastfeeding?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review inClinical & Experimental Allergyhighlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health pro

Updated on: April 17,2024

Are health professionals in India adequately supporting breastfeeding?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review inClinical & Experimental Allergyhighlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health pro

Updated on:April 17,2024

New Orleans infection preventionists adapt adult protocols to reduce infections in babies

by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFacing persistent cases of hospital-onset Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during the pandemic,

Updated on: May 29,2024

New Orleans infection preventionists adapt adult protocols to reduce infections in babies

by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFacing persistent cases of hospital-onset Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during the pandemic,

Updated on:May 29,2024

Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of t

Updated on: February 28,2024

Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of t

Updated on:February 28,2024

IQ lower for survivors of PICU respiratory failure hospitalization

Survival of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization for respiratory failure is associated with a reduction in IQ scores relative to matched biological siblings, according to a study publi

Updated on: February 24,2024

IQ lower for survivors of PICU respiratory failure hospitalization

Survival of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization for respiratory failure is associated with a reduction in IQ scores relative to matched biological siblings, according to a study publi

Updated on:February 24,2024

Earlier cleft palate surgery linked with better outcomes in children

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFlow diagram of Timing Of Primary Surgery for cleft palate study design. Credit:BMJ Open(2019). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029780Early surgery

Updated on: March 23,2024

Earlier cleft palate surgery linked with better outcomes in children

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFlow diagram of Timing Of Primary Surgery for cleft palate study design. Credit:BMJ Open(2019). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029780Early surgery

Updated on:March 23,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

by Dr. Jennifer A. Sample and Dr. Lauren ZajacCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: What can I do to protect my family from lead exposure? Should I have my children tested?A: Protecting children from ex

Updated on: February 21,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

by Dr. Jennifer A. Sample and Dr. Lauren ZajacCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: What can I do to protect my family from lead exposure? Should I have my children tested?A: Protecting children from ex

Updated on:February 21,2024