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Study reveals overactive PKA protein as driver of fibrolamellar carcinoma

It's been enormously difficult to pinpoint the cause of many cancers - and many seem to have more than one origin. Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), however, is one that scientists thought they had nailed down.

18 Jun 2024

Research shows mechanistic link between amino acid transport and common fetal conditions

Common complications of pregnancy affecting fetal size may be caused by irregularities in the transport of amino acids across the placenta - a finding with therapeutic implications.

18 Jun 2024

Amoxicillin outperforms penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, study finds

A recent study confirmed amoxicillin's lower risk of treatment failure compared to penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, with no difference in severe complications.

18 Jun 2024

Pediatric RSV infections surged 2017-23, straining U.S. hospitals

A recent study found a significant post-pandemic surge in pediatric RSV infections, with increased hospitalizations and respiratory support needs, especially among older children.

18 Jun 2024

Processed foods dominate diets of Japanese children, threatening health

Researchers from the University of Tokyo performed the first study to quantify highly processed food consumption and to investigate its association with diet quality among Japanese children and adolescents.

17 Jun 2024

National poll highlights bedtime battles and sleep struggles among young children

Many bedtime battles stem from children's after dark worries, suggests a new national poll.

17 Jun 2024

Survey highlights inadequate sexual health education for LGBTQ+ adolescents

Children across the United States who identify as LGBTQ+ say the sexual health education curricula they receive is leaving them without essential information to make informed decisions about their sexual health – which could force them to seek potentially dangerous advice elsewhere.

17 Jun 2024

Global Omega-3 Index map update reveals persistent data gaps and low levels

A study in Progress in Lipid Research updated the global Omega-3 Index map, revealing improvements in some regions but highlighting significant data gaps and low levels in many countries, stressing the need for global intervention.

16 Jun 2024

Paternal and maternal transplants boost infant gut health after cesarean delivery

Researchers explore the paternal role in infant gut seeding and the impact of induced seeding by maternal fecal microbiota transplant.

16 Jun 2024

Blood interferon signature reveals key differences in pediatric-onset Sjögren's disease

Due to differences in clinical presentation and limited knowledge, diagnosing Sjögren's disease in children can be challenging.

14 Jun 2024

New insights into predictors of organ damage in childhood-onset SLE

Childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) is a chronic, severe autoimmune disorder that carries a risk of early organ damage.

14 Jun 2024

Study reveals anesthetic injections as biggest stress factor in teen dental patients

Children are very stressed by anesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction, in connection with orthodontic treatment.

14 Jun 2024

New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes

In the present study, researchers developed guidelines for vitamin D supplementation to prevent disease.

14 Jun 2024

Climate change heat poses lasting brain risks for children, study finds

The impact of temperature exposure on children's mental health and cognition during prenatal and early childhood periods.

14 Jun 2024

Study sheds light on pediatric DIPG tumor mechanisms

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center are one step closer to understanding how pediatric DIPG tumors work.

13 Jun 2024

CHOP implements effective adolescent health questionnaire across Primary Care Network

While doctors understand that adolescents have certain unique health questions and concerns, several challenges prevent this critical information from being collected in a systematic way and providing appropriate referrals across a wide group of patients.

13 Jun 2024

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Infant deaths in which drugs were a primary or contributing factor increased more than twofold in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study published in De Gruyter's Journal of Perinatal Medicine finds.

13 Jun 2024

MEK inhibitor trametinib shows potential in pediatric JMML treatment

The MEK inhibitor trametinib (Mekinist) was an effective treatment for pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) enrolled in a phase II clinical trial, with seven of 10 patients alive after a median of two years.

13 Jun 2024

Access to urban vegetation can mitigate asthma risk for children, study finds

How urban vegetation and exposure to pollen are linked to the incidence of childhood asthma.

13 Jun 2024

Sugary drinks disrupt the salivary microbiome

A study in Scientific Reports found that high-sugar beverage consumption can lead to pathogenic changes in the oral microbiota, reducing bacterial diversity and increasing acid-producing bacteria.

12 Jun 2024

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Child Health News

Study reveals overactive PKA protein as driver of fibrolamellar carcinoma

Research shows mechanistic link between amino acid transport and common fetal conditions

Amoxicillin outperforms penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, study finds

Pediatric RSV infections surged 2017-23, straining U.S. hospitals

Processed foods dominate diets of Japanese children, threatening health

National poll highlights bedtime battles and sleep struggles among young children

Survey highlights inadequate sexual health education for LGBTQ+ adolescents

Global Omega-3 Index map update reveals persistent data gaps and low levels

Paternal and maternal transplants boost infant gut health after cesarean delivery

Blood interferon signature reveals key differences in pediatric-onset Sjögren's disease

New insights into predictors of organ damage in childhood-onset SLE

Study reveals anesthetic injections as biggest stress factor in teen dental patients

New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes

Climate change heat poses lasting brain risks for children, study finds

Study sheds light on pediatric DIPG tumor mechanisms

CHOP implements effective adolescent health questionnaire across Primary Care Network

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

MEK inhibitor trametinib shows potential in pediatric JMML treatment

Access to urban vegetation can mitigate asthma risk for children, study finds

Sugary drinks disrupt the salivary microbiome

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