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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

Drug improves disease-free, overall survival after hematopoietic stem cell transplants

Results from a phase 2 clinical trial, presented by Seattle Children's Research Institute at the 59th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, show that the drug Abatacept (Orencia) nearly eliminated life-threatening severe acute graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplants.

11 Dec 2017

Study shows safety, efficacy of cystic fibrosis drug in children between 1 to 2 years of age

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is one of the study sites in the open label Phase 3 study that showed safety and effectiveness of the cystic fibrosis drug Kalydeco (ivacaftor) in children ages 1 to 2 years.

8 Dec 2017

Using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children

It may be tempting to let your kids stay up late playing games on their smartphones, but using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

8 Dec 2017

Severely preterm children with HRV have lower airway obstruction linked to retractions, wheezing

Human rhinovirus (HRV), the culprit behind most colds, is the leading cause of hospitalization for premature babies. However, in very preterm children, exactly how HRV causes severe respiratory disease -- and which patients may need more intensive observation and treatment -- is less well understood.

7 Dec 2017

Hospitals find asthma hot spots more profitable to neglect than fix

Keyonta Parnell has had asthma most of his young life, but it wasn't until his family moved to the 140-year-old house here on Lemmon Street two years ago that he became one of the health care system's frequent customers.

6 Dec 2017

Study uncovers genes that drive peanut allergy reactions

Mount Sinai researchers have identified six genes that activate hundreds of other genes in children experiencing severe allergic reactions to peanuts.

5 Dec 2017

Study finds altered blood flow in brains of preterm newborns

According to a new prospective and observational study published today in The Journal of Pediatrics, very premature infants suffer from an altered cerebral blood flow (CBF) of key regions of the brain which may help to warn of complications in brain maturation, far sooner than conventional imaging could visually reveal.

4 Dec 2017

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

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

Drug improves disease-free, overall survival after hematopoietic stem cell transplants

Study shows safety, efficacy of cystic fibrosis drug in children between 1 to 2 years of age

Using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children

Severely preterm children with HRV have lower airway obstruction linked to retractions, wheezing

Hospitals find asthma hot spots more profitable to neglect than fix

Study uncovers genes that drive peanut allergy reactions

Study finds altered blood flow in brains of preterm newborns

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