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U of M receives two NIH grants to research children's cardiovascular health

The University of Minnesota received two National Institutes of Health grants, totaling more than $6.5 million, to research cardiovascular health among a diverse population of children.

31 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 and pandemic chilblains

Researchers evaluate the pathophysiological relationship between COVID-19 and pandemic-associated chilblain lesions.

30 Mar 2022

Caffeine could be a therapeutic arsenal to alleviate some of the ADHD symptoms

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a psychiatric pathology for which diagnosis has increased exponentially over the last 20 years.

29 Mar 2022

Passive and active screen time can adversely affect teens' mental health

Whether it is watching television or playing electronic games, teenagers are experiencing serious physical and mental health consequences after just two hours of screen use, according to University of Queensland-led research.

29 Mar 2022

Natural SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist for six months in children

Researchers investigate the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in children between the ages of five and 19 after infection.

28 Mar 2022

Novel ACL reconstruction technique in younger patients garners positive results two years post-surgery

A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City presented today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022 Annual Meeting found that a novel surgical technique performed during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in certain younger patients garnered positive results two years post-surgery.

27 Mar 2022

Amygdala in children diagnosed with autism begins its accelerated growth during infancy

The amygdala- a brain structure enlarged in two-year-old children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)- begins its accelerated growth between 6 and 12 months of age, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

25 Mar 2022

Short duration treatment effective in combating most childhood TB cases, study says

Short duration treatment — four months instead of the standard six — is as effective in combating most cases of childhood tuberculosis (TB), says a study carried out in India and some African countries.

24 Mar 2022

Hydrocortisone does not prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants

Hydrocortisone is no more effective than placebo at preventing damage that can result from oxygen and ventilator therapy necessary to keep preterm infants alive, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

23 Mar 2022

Drug use beliefs are most influential and salient for youth substance use, suggests study

What are the most important factors to consider for developing effective drug use prevention programs? Many current programs for adolescents focus on elements including peer and family relationships, school connection, and youth's self-confidence and self-assertion.

23 Mar 2022

Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 Ct values during early infection

A new study tracks the fluctuations in viral load in people recently infected with SARS-CoV-2.

22 Mar 2022

More than a quarter of parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

Amid growing concerns for children's mental health during the pandemic era, more than a quarter of parents say their adolescent-aged child has seen a mental health specialist – with nearly 60 % of those reporting a visit within the past year – a new national poll suggests.

22 Mar 2022

Adolescents News and Research

U of M receives two NIH grants to research children's cardiovascular health

SARS-CoV-2 and pandemic chilblains

Caffeine could be a therapeutic arsenal to alleviate some of the ADHD symptoms

Passive and active screen time can adversely affect teens' mental health

Natural SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist for six months in children

Novel ACL reconstruction technique in younger patients garners positive results two years post-surgery

Amygdala in children diagnosed with autism begins its accelerated growth during infancy

Short duration treatment effective in combating most childhood TB cases, study says

Hydrocortisone does not prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants

Drug use beliefs are most influential and salient for youth substance use, suggests study

Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 Ct values during early infection

More than a quarter of parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

Study investigates risk exposure models for negative COVID-19 impact in youths

Early treatment of COVID-19 in high-risk children and adolescents infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Factors influencing Australian mothers to vaccinate kids against COVID-19, get tested, and self-isolate

CHOP and Penn Medicine join hands to address environmental hazards and protect vulnerable children

NIH launches Molecular Characterization Initiative for pediatric tumors

Phase 2 trial evaluates the safety and immunogenicity of two doses of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine MVC-COV1901 in adolescents

SARS-CoV-2 burden and transmission in one rural and one urban community in South Africa

Urgent action needed to stem the rising trend of obesity in Africa

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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