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Feet first: AI reveals how infants connect with their world

Feet first: AI reveals how infants connect with their world

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system. Credit:

Feet first: AI reveals how infants connect with their world

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system. Credit:
Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published study spearheaded by Giovanny Fuentevilla-Álvarez and his team at the National Institute

Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published study spearheaded by Giovanny Fuentevilla-Álvarez and his team at the National Institute
Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds

Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds

by Emily Smith-Greenaway, Ashton Verdery, Michelle Livings and Rachel Margolis,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe death of a grandmother can have severe and lasting mental hea

Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds

by Emily Smith-Greenaway, Ashton Verdery, Michelle Livings and Rachel Margolis,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe death of a grandmother can have severe and lasting mental hea
Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

by Brunel UniversityCredit: Brunel University LondonDrifting off or losing concentration is a major cause of cycling accidents, and because they're not as good as seeing hazards as adults, ch

Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

by Brunel UniversityCredit: Brunel University LondonDrifting off or losing concentration is a major cause of cycling accidents, and because they're not as good as seeing hazards as adults, ch
High rates of physical and mental health problems found in children held in detention on Nauru: Study

High rates of physical and mental health problems found in children held in detention on Nauru: Study

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imagePediatric clinicians observed a range of health difficulties in children and young people seeking asylum who were subjected t

High rates of physical and mental health problems found in children held in detention on Nauru: Study

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imagePediatric clinicians observed a range of health difficulties in children and young people seeking asylum who were subjected t
Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified

Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified

byUniversity of LeedsThe foot of one of the children in the study, showing an extra toe. Credit: University of LeedsA rare disorder that causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and

Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified

byUniversity of LeedsThe foot of one of the children in the study, showing an extra toe. Credit: University of LeedsA rare disorder that causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and
Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como
Future of 'artificial wombs' for human preemies to be weighed by FDA advisors

Future of 'artificial wombs' for human preemies to be weighed by FDA advisors

by Cara MurezAdvisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will weigh the possibilities and parameters of experiments with artificial wombs for premature human babies.Scientists have already had s

Future of 'artificial wombs' for human preemies to be weighed by FDA advisors

by Cara MurezAdvisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will weigh the possibilities and parameters of experiments with artificial wombs for premature human babies.Scientists have already had s
New study reveals molecular causes of rare neurological condition in children

New study reveals molecular causes of rare neurological condition in children

byUniversity of PortsmouthA graphical abstract of the study. Credit: University of PortsmouthA new study involving University of Portsmouth researchers has uncovered key molecular defects underl

New study reveals molecular causes of rare neurological condition in children

byUniversity of PortsmouthA graphical abstract of the study. Credit: University of PortsmouthA new study involving University of Portsmouth researchers has uncovered key molecular defects underl
Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter an initial COVID infection, some adults may develop lingering symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even years. T

Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter an initial COVID infection, some adults may develop lingering symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even years. T
New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

by Matt Kristoffersen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis stands as one of the leading causes of death among young people across the world. Modeling studies suggest tha

New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

by Matt Kristoffersen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis stands as one of the leading causes of death among young people across the world. Modeling studies suggest tha
Twin study confirms childhood leukemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected

Twin study confirms childhood leukemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchPre-leukaemic cells in blood of the healthy co-twin of a patient with t(9;22) ALL (pair 3A/B). A FISH for BCR::ABL1 translocation in PB mononuclear cells from twin

Twin study confirms childhood leukemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchPre-leukaemic cells in blood of the healthy co-twin of a patient with t(9;22) ALL (pair 3A/B). A FISH for BCR::ABL1 translocation in PB mononuclear cells from twin