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Potential genetic test for earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis

A new study published in the journal Epigenetics in February 2020 reports that changes in the methylation status of the Presenilin 1 (PSEN1) gene could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) earlier. This study shows for the first time that methylation of this gene is a common feature in AD.

1 Mar 2020

Study: Antioxidant supplements do not improve semen quality among men with infertility

Antioxidant supplements do not improve semen quality among men with infertility, according to a new study supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health.

28 Feb 2020

New computational algorithm tracks epidemiology of pediatric sepsis

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a novel computational algorithm to track the epidemiology of pediatric sepsis, allowing for the collection of more accurate data about outcomes and incidence of the condition over time, which is essential to the improvement of care.

28 Feb 2020

New imaging method allows scientists to view key part of the colon in 3D

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia developed a new imaging method that allows scientists to view the enteric nervous system - a key part of the human colon - in three dimensions by making other colon cells that normally block it invisible.

27 Feb 2020

Adults enjoy sweet e-cigarette flavors just as much as teens, study finds

On February 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began to enforce a previously-issued policy on unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarette products with the goal of addressing the current epidemic of youth use of e-cigarettes.

26 Feb 2020

NPS MedicineWise launches educational program to improve treatment of pediatric asthma

With a 2019 Australian study finding that only just over half (54%) of children treated in general practice were managed following Australian and international pediatric asthma clinical practice guidelines, the latest educational program from NPS MedicineWise launching today will provide an opportunity for health professionals to refresh their knowledge about basic principles in diagnosing and managing asthma for children of different ages.

26 Feb 2020

Appearance-related teasing may increase risk for adolescent alcohol and marijuana use

Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are not bullied, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

25 Feb 2020

Comprehensive tumor profiling reveals why osteosarcoma does not respond to immunotherapy

Comprehensive profiling of tumor samples taken from patients with osteosarcoma shows that multiple factors contribute to the traditionally poor responses observed from treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

22 Feb 2020

A good night's sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations

A new Michigan State University study found that a good night's sleep does adolescents good – beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations.

20 Feb 2020

Study uses machine learning to identify personalized brain networks in kids

Machine learning is helping Penn Medicine researchers identify the size and shape of brain networks in individual children, which may be useful for understanding psychiatric disorders.

19 Feb 2020

Maternal obesity may increase a child's risk for ADHD, behavioral problems

Maternal obesity may increase a child's risk for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to an analysis by researchers from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health.

19 Feb 2020

Coronavirus is deadlier than flu with seniors at highest risk

The novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. The new, or “novel” coronavirus, now called 2019-nCoV, had not previously detected before the outbreak was reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019.

19 Feb 2020

AI-based approach may allow EKGs to be used for detecting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

An approach based on artificial intelligence may allow EKGs to be used to screen for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the future.

18 Feb 2020

Glucose-lowering drug reduces obesity indices in children and adolescents, study shows

A new study has shown metformin - a glucose-lowering drug commonly used to treat diabetes - to be effective at lowering some measures of obesity in children and adolescents.

18 Feb 2020

Factors that may contribute to elevated risk of alcohol use disorder in adolescence

Alcohol misuse is common among adolescents, and increases the risk of developing a chronic alcohol use disorder in the future.

18 Feb 2020

Later school start times associated with drop in vehicle crashes involving teen drivers

A study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that later school start times were associated with a significant drop in vehicle accidents involving teen drivers.

18 Feb 2020

Salivary uric acid found to be a good predictor of body fat percentage in adolescents

In addition to helping us chew and swallow, keeping the mouth moist and protecting us against germs, saliva can also be used for early detection of the risk of developing diseases associated with surplus body fat.

18 Feb 2020

Natural sugars in breastmilk may influence early childhood growth

Human milk oligosaccharides found in breastmilk may influence a child's growth from infancy through early childhood, according to a study supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health.

18 Feb 2020

Study provides insight into link between cancer driver gene and alternative splicing changes

A multi-institutional group of researchers led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has linked a strong cancer driver gene to changes in proteins that regulate alternative splicing.

17 Feb 2020

Early PTSD treatment for children after a disaster provides lasting health benefits

In 1988, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Armenian city of Spitak. The temblor destroyed cities and is estimated to have killed between 25,000 and 35,000 people, many of whom were schoolchildren.

14 Feb 2020

Adolescents News and Research

Potential genetic test for earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis

Study: Antioxidant supplements do not improve semen quality among men with infertility

New computational algorithm tracks epidemiology of pediatric sepsis

New imaging method allows scientists to view key part of the colon in 3D

Adults enjoy sweet e-cigarette flavors just as much as teens, study finds

NPS MedicineWise launches educational program to improve treatment of pediatric asthma

Appearance-related teasing may increase risk for adolescent alcohol and marijuana use

Comprehensive tumor profiling reveals why osteosarcoma does not respond to immunotherapy

A good night's sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations

Study uses machine learning to identify personalized brain networks in kids

Maternal obesity may increase a child's risk for ADHD, behavioral problems

Coronavirus is deadlier than flu with seniors at highest risk

AI-based approach may allow EKGs to be used for detecting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Glucose-lowering drug reduces obesity indices in children and adolescents, study shows

Factors that may contribute to elevated risk of alcohol use disorder in adolescence

Later school start times associated with drop in vehicle crashes involving teen drivers

Salivary uric acid found to be a good predictor of body fat percentage in adolescents

Natural sugars in breastmilk may influence early childhood growth

Study provides insight into link between cancer driver gene and alternative splicing changes

Early PTSD treatment for children after a disaster provides lasting health benefits

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