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Study explores link between childhood blood lead levels and risk for criminal behavior

Researchers found no consistent association between childhood lead exposure and adult criminal behavior in New Zealand where low socioeconomic status, which confuses the association in settings with socioeconomic disparities, is less of a factor.

26 Dec 2017

Children’s insurance, other health programs funded — for now — in bill

The bill passed by Congress late Thursday to keep most of the federal government funded for another month also provided a temporary reprieve to a number of health programs in danger of running out of money, most notably the Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP.

22 Dec 2017

Child life services serve as major component of pediatric hospital-based care

Being in the hospital is no bed of roses. Especially for kids. "For many children, the hospital can be a scary place," said Linda Nicolotti, Ph.D., director of pediatric psychology at Brenner Children's Hospital, part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

20 Dec 2017

Researcher explores genitourinary health of sexually abused children

For years, scientists and clinicians have been documenting the significant psychological effects on child victims of sexual abuse, but what about the physical impact on their sexual health? Pascale Vézina-Gagnon, a Ph.D. student researcher at the Department of Psychology of Université de Montréal, has examined the issue as part of her doctoral thesis.

19 Dec 2017

Newborns with spina bifida have sleep-disordered breathing in first days of life, study finds

New parents often hear about how important sleep is for their babies' development -- but some newborns may have more serious sleep challenges than others.

19 Dec 2017

Special precautions not required when people with egg allergy take flu shots

For years, people with an egg allergy have been told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most influenza vaccines are grown in eggs and contain a tiny amount of egg protein. An updated practice parameter from the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters stresses that people with egg allergy should receive their yearly flu shot, and that no special precautions are required.

19 Dec 2017

New review provides guidance to doctors who may treat infants with ‘bubble boy disease’

A new review provides guidance on a deadly, but rare, disease that is potentially curable if identified early. Severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID), known as the "bubble boy disease" in the 1970s, is treatable with a stem cell transplant, gene therapy and other treatments if identified at birth or soon after.

18 Dec 2017

Higher blood sugar during first trimester of pregnancy increases child's risk of congenital heart defect

Higher blood sugar early in pregnancy raises the baby's risk of a congenital heart defect, even among mothers who do not have diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

15 Dec 2017

Eating family meals together provides physical, mental health benefits for children

Children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are more likely to experience long-term physical and mental health benefits, a new Canadian study shows.

14 Dec 2017

Many food-induced anaphylaxis cases in children occur under adult supervision

At least a third of reactions in children with food-induced anaphylaxis to a known allergen occur under adult supervision, according to a new study led by AllerGen researchers in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta.

14 Dec 2017

IU scientists discover way to make drug treatment more successful against malaria

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a way to block the ability of parasites that cause malaria to shield themselves against drug treatments in infected mice--a finding that could lead to the development of new approaches to combat this deadly disease in humans.

14 Dec 2017

Tips for buying safe toys during the holidays – and year-round

Pretty much all toys can look inviting to children. But it's important for adults who are buying toys this holiday season look beyond the flashing lights and cool noises to make sure they are safe.

14 Dec 2017

Fear compromises the health, well-being of immigrant families, survey finds

Luis Ramirez has lived in the U.S. without immigration papers for two decades, but he is more worried about deportation now than ever before.

13 Dec 2017

Study provides new insights into development of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma is the most common type of solid brain tumor in children. Current treatments offer limited success and may leave patients with severe neurological side effects, including psychiatric disorders, growth retardation and cognitive impairment.

13 Dec 2017

Children's Colorado and RxRevu partner to help prescribers better meet needs of pediatric patients

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) and RxRevu, the leader in prescription-decision support, are collaborating to help prescribers better meet the needs of children by seamlessly incorporating antimicrobial-stewardship best practices into prescribers' decision-making processes.

12 Dec 2017

Researchers developing smartphone app to help patients with eating disorders

With a new $50,000 award from the National Eating Disorders Association, a research team at the University of Kansas is developing a smartphone app for clinical use with patients receiving treatment for an eating disorder -- the deadliest of all mental disorders.

12 Dec 2017

New findings on brain estrogen may reveal cause of undiagnosed infertility problems

Estrogen produced in the brain is necessary for ovulation in monkeys, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who have upended the traditional understanding of the hormonal cascade that leads to release of an egg from the ovaries.

12 Dec 2017

In era of increased competition, hospitals fret over ratings

For two years, Saint Anthony Hospital here has celebrated its top-rated "A" grade from the national Leapfrog Group that evaluates hospital safety records. But this fall, when executives opened a preview of their score, they got an unwelcome surprise: a "C."

11 Dec 2017

Air pollution exposure before or after conception linked to increased risk of birth defects in children

Women exposed to air pollution just prior to conception or during the first month of pregnancy face an increased risk of their children being born with birth defects, such as cleft lip or palate or abnormal hearts.

11 Dec 2017

Research shows that e-cigarettes serve as gateway to traditional smoking

Young adults who use electronic cigarettes are more than four times as likely to begin smoking tobacco cigarettes within 18 months as their peers who do not vape, according to new University of Pittsburgh research.

11 Dec 2017

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

Study explores link between childhood blood lead levels and risk for criminal behavior

Children’s insurance, other health programs funded — for now — in bill

Child life services serve as major component of pediatric hospital-based care

Researcher explores genitourinary health of sexually abused children

Newborns with spina bifida have sleep-disordered breathing in first days of life, study finds

Special precautions not required when people with egg allergy take flu shots

New review provides guidance to doctors who may treat infants with ‘bubble boy disease’

Higher blood sugar during first trimester of pregnancy increases child's risk of congenital heart defect

Eating family meals together provides physical, mental health benefits for children

Many food-induced anaphylaxis cases in children occur under adult supervision

IU scientists discover way to make drug treatment more successful against malaria

Tips for buying safe toys during the holidays – and year-round

Fear compromises the health, well-being of immigrant families, survey finds

Study provides new insights into development of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

Children's Colorado and RxRevu partner to help prescribers better meet needs of pediatric patients

Researchers developing smartphone app to help patients with eating disorders

New findings on brain estrogen may reveal cause of undiagnosed infertility problems

In era of increased competition, hospitals fret over ratings

Air pollution exposure before or after conception linked to increased risk of birth defects in children

Research shows that e-cigarettes serve as gateway to traditional smoking

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