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Surgical methods and outcomes of anterolateral augmentation for skeletally immature patients

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have increased in recent decades among children. Because re-injuries after ACL reconstruction are higher in children compared with adults, anterolateral augmentation procedures may reduce re-injury rates after ACL reconstruction in youth.

6 Mar 2024

AI Tool Boosts Diagnosis Accuracy of Ear Infections in Children, Study Finds

Researchers developed and validated an automated classifier for diagnosing acute otitis media (AOM) in children.

6 Mar 2024

Harvard's Catherine Brownstein's Multi-Omics Approach: A New Horizon for Understanding Rare Pediatric Disorders

Catherine Brownstein, MPH, PhD, an esteemed Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and an investigator at Boston Children's Hospital.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 6 Mar 2024

Prenatal exposure to nicotine could increase risk of behavioral disorders in newborns, study finds

Although several studies have linked smoking during pregnancy with neurodevelopmental disorders, the results of behavioral experiments in mice prenatally exposed to nicotine have been inconsistent.

5 Mar 2024

New test rapidly detects dangerous germ in baby formula

Cronobacter sakazakii is a harmful germ that can be found in powdered baby formula. It can cause very serious health problems in infants, such as meningitis and septicemia.

5 Mar 2024

Study identifies waist-to-height ratio as better obesity measure in children

An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio.

5 Mar 2024

Growing mini-organs from amniotic fluid to treat conditions before birth

A pioneering approach, developed by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), means human development can be observed in late pregnancy for the first time, raising the possibility of monitoring and treating congenital conditions before birth.

5 Mar 2024

Study reveals parental concerns over rise of zero-alcohol drinks among adolescents

New research from Flinders University has revealed that parents are feeling conflicted, confused and concerned when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirts and adolescents.

5 Mar 2024

Study urges caution and guidelines as more kids go green with diets

Researchers highlight the rise in plant-based diets among children in high-income countries, exploring health outcomes and urging for harmonized dietary guidelines to mitigate risks like nutritional deficiencies and growth concerns.

4 Mar 2024

COVID booster in lactating mothers can provide antibodies for infants

Lactating mothers who get the COVID-19 booster pass along the antibodies to their children via their breast milk – and potentially protect babies too young to receive the vaccine, a study from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the UF College of Medicine found.

4 Mar 2024

Study reveals safety of MS drugs during breastfeeding in child's early years of life

Certain medications for multiple sclerosis (MS) called monoclonal antibodies, taken while breastfeeding, may not affect the development of a child during the first three years of life, according to a preliminary study released today, March 4, 2024.

4 Mar 2024

Zika vaccine shows promise for protecting fetuses when administered during pregnancy

A vaccine against Zika virus is safe and effective when administered both before and during pregnancy, according to new research published in npj Vaccines.

4 Mar 2024

AI smartphone app shows promise in diagnosing ear infections in children

A new cellphone app developed by physician-scientists at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately diagnose ear infections, or acute otitis media (AOM), could help decrease unnecessary antibiotic use in young children, according to new research published today in JAMA Pediatrics.

4 Mar 2024

UCSF scientists discover less invasive prenatal treatment for Angelman syndrome

In a discovery that opens the door to a less invasive way of treating some serious disorders before birth, UC San Francisco scientists have found that delivering medicine through amniotic fluid is as effective as delivering it to the fetal brain via cerebrospinal fluid.

4 Mar 2024

Inexpensive liquid works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay

An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school cavity prevention and treatment program, according to a new study by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

4 Mar 2024

Exercise improves health and fitness in schoolchildren, study finds

A study led by researchers from the UGR's Department of Physical Education and Sports, in collaboration with pediatricians from the Paediatric Endocrinology Unit of the Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital in Granada and external national and international partners, has shown that schoolchildren who exercise improve their physical fitness and health.

4 Mar 2024

Obesity linked to increased risk of stillbirth, especially at term

Obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth, and the risk increases as pregnancy advances to term, according to a large study published in CMAJ.

4 Mar 2024

Study reveals impact of socioeconomic status on children's anxiety in research settings

When participating in research studies, moderately anxious or highly anxious children from minoritized groups are likely to be hypervigilant to threat, further compounding the effects of their general state of anxiety, a research study led by a University of California, Riverside, psychologist reports.

1 Mar 2024

BPA exposure influences gut microbial diversity and childhood obesity risk

A synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic products including eyewear, water bottles and epoxy resins.

1 Mar 2024

Sugar tax shows sweet results in cutting obesity and diabetes rates

Study finds national SSB taxation linked to reduced obesity, overweight, and diabetes rates, particularly among children, suggesting effectiveness of tax policies in improving public health outcomes.

29 Feb 2024