Trial finds preventive epilepsy treatment with vigabatrin does not improve neurocognitive development in TSC infants

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder, have a high risk of developing infant

Updated on: June 17,2024

Trial finds preventive epilepsy treatment with vigabatrin does not improve neurocognitive development in TSC infants

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder, have a high risk of developing infant

Updated on:June 17,2024

Frequent homophobic behaviors in sports leave children unsafe, finds study

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityA world-first study has found an education approach used widely by sport organizations to stop harmful homophobic behavior and other forms of discrimi

Updated on: May 10,2024

Frequent homophobic behaviors in sports leave children unsafe, finds study

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityA world-first study has found an education approach used widely by sport organizations to stop harmful homophobic behavior and other forms of discrimi

Updated on:May 10,2024

An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated

Updated on: July 05,2024

An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated

Updated on:July 05,2024

Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3.5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental

Updated on: February 24,2024

Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3.5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental

Updated on:February 24,2024

As younger children increasingly die by suicide, better tracking and prevention is sought

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJason Lance thought Jan. 21, 2010, was a day like any other until the call came.He had dropped off his 9-year-old son, Mon

Updated on: June 15,2024

As younger children increasingly die by suicide, better tracking and prevention is sought

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJason Lance thought Jan. 21, 2010, was a day like any other until the call came.He had dropped off his 9-year-old son, Mon

Updated on:June 15,2024

How bedsharing, maternal smoking, stomach sleeping contribute to sudden unexpected infant deaths

by Fern R. Hauck, The ConversationRoomsharing can be done following safe infant sleep guidelines. Credit: National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentUnsafe sleep practices underlie most s

Updated on: May 14,2024

How bedsharing, maternal smoking, stomach sleeping contribute to sudden unexpected infant deaths

by Fern R. Hauck, The ConversationRoomsharing can be done following safe infant sleep guidelines. Credit: National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentUnsafe sleep practices underlie most s

Updated on:May 14,2024

Breakthrough in treatment for world's leading cause of kidney failure in children

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA potential treatment for the world's leading cause of kidney failure in children needing dialysis has been discovered by an international tea

Updated on: March 23,2024

Breakthrough in treatment for world's leading cause of kidney failure in children

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA potential treatment for the world's leading cause of kidney failure in children needing dialysis has been discovered by an international tea

Updated on:March 23,2024

Trend of using two access points to put newborns in respiratory failure on ECMO increases mortality, study finds

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe current trend of using two cannulas to place most newborns in respiratory failure on life-sustaining extrac

Updated on: February 22,2024

Trend of using two access points to put newborns in respiratory failure on ECMO increases mortality, study finds

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe current trend of using two cannulas to place most newborns in respiratory failure on life-sustaining extrac

Updated on:February 22,2024

Discussions should start earlier to increase pediatric organ donations, expert says

by Neph Rivera,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 1,900 U.S. children are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. A University of Texas at Arlington expert

Updated on: March 21,2024

Discussions should start earlier to increase pediatric organ donations, expert says

by Neph Rivera,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 1,900 U.S. children are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. A University of Texas at Arlington expert

Updated on:March 21,2024

Researchers find early emergence of procrastination in children

by BrockUniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study out of Brock's Developing Memory and Cognition Lab shows there may be more to those heartfelt requests from toddlers for &

Updated on: May 05,2024

Researchers find early emergence of procrastination in children

by BrockUniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study out of Brock's Developing Memory and Cognition Lab shows there may be more to those heartfelt requests from toddlers for &

Updated on:May 05,2024

Fewer births on weekends and holidays than weekdays, data analysis of births from 1979–2018 in Japan shows

by Public Library of ScienceA newborn baby. Credit: christianabella, Pixabay, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Significantly more babies were born on a weekday instead of weekend d

Updated on: March 07,2024

Fewer births on weekends and holidays than weekdays, data analysis of births from 1979–2018 in Japan shows

by Public Library of ScienceA newborn baby. Credit: christianabella, Pixabay, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Significantly more babies were born on a weekday instead of weekend d

Updated on:March 07,2024

Consumer health: Why your child's weight matters

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15-21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood.The

Updated on: March 08,2024

Consumer health: Why your child's weight matters

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15-21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood.The

Updated on:March 08,2024