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Cotton bud use leads to thousands of hospital visits for children every year

Scientists have warned that in the U.S., more than 12,000 children every year are left needing emergency treatment for ear injuries as a result of cotton bud use.

10 May 2017

Maternal education can act as 'social vaccine' for childhood malaria infection, study finds

Every two minutes, a child will die from malaria in Africa. It is a preventable, treatable disease, that each year affects approximately 200 million people globally.

9 May 2017

UT Southwestern researchers uncover mechanism linked to balding and hair graying

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified the cells that directly give rise to hair as well as the mechanism that causes hair to turn gray - findings that could one day help identify possible treatments for balding and hair graying.

9 May 2017

Peer victimization in fifth grade has lasting effects on health and later substance use, study finds

A new study led by the University of Delaware found that kids who are bullied in fifth grade often suffer from depression and begin using alcohol and other substances a few years after the incidents.

8 May 2017

New clinical study aims to prevent onset of epilepsy in children with tuberous sclerosis

A clinical trial of a drug that researchers hope can prevent or delay the onset of epilepsy in children with tuberous sclerosis has begun at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

8 May 2017

Study: Ovarian hormone changes may trigger headache in adolescent girls with migraine

Changes in female hormones may trigger headaches in adolescent girls, but their effect may depend on age and their stage of pubertal development, according to a new study from researchers at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

8 May 2017

Breast-feeding transfers beneficial bacteria to the baby’s gut, new study finds

Mothers protect their babies and teach them habits to stay healthy and safe as they grow. A new UCLA-led study shows that beneficial bacteria from mothers do much the same thing.

8 May 2017

Study suggests link between regional gun laws and firearm-related injuries in children

Regions of the United States with the strictest gun laws also have the fewest emergency department visits for pediatric firearm-related injuries, according to a new study by Children's National Health System researchers.

5 May 2017

Use of handheld devices by infants can delay speech development

Recent research presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting indicates that the development of expressive speech is more likely to be delayed in young children who use handheld devices, such as smart phones and tablets.

5 May 2017

Children with bloodstream infections less likely to die than adults, study shows

Children with bloodstream infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a common antibiotic-resistant bacteria, are less likely to die than adults with this condition and have different risk factors for treatment failure, a new study led by a Children's National Health System clinician indicates.

5 May 2017

UAB spinoff develops drug-resistant immunotherapy to combat solid tumors

The University of Alabama at Birmingham and two partner institutions have received a European patent for their novel approach to fighting cancer, an approach that is led by the UAB spinoff biopharmaceutical company Incysus Ltd.

5 May 2017

Breast-feeding may aid development of white matter structures in the brains of premature babies

To the growing list of reasons why mothers should consider breast-feeding infants, add another: Critical white matter structures in the brains of babies who are born so prematurely that they weigh less than 1,500 grams develop more robustly when their mothers breast-feed them, compared with preemie peers who are fed formula.

4 May 2017

Study finds higher rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among transgender adults

Suicidal thoughts and attempts by adult transgender individuals were 14 and 22 times higher, respectively, than rates for the general public, according to a new study published in Transgender Health, a peer-reviewed open access journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is available open access on the Transgender Health website.

4 May 2017

Scientists identify differences in outcomes for women and men with AFF in emergency departments

Atrial fibrillation and flutter (also known as AFF) is associated with serious health problems and is a significant contributor to death rates.

4 May 2017

Outdated health myths practiced by grand parents could pose serious risks to young children

Many grandparents raising their grandchildren practice outdated health and parenting myths that could potentially pose serious risks to young children, according to illuminating new research by a Northwell Health pediatrician.

4 May 2017

New study shows low-cost gaming strategy can make school children eat more vegetables

A new study shows that the successful strategy to get elementary school children to eat more vegetables based on use of the FIT Game, can be just as effective and less costly to implement when teachers no longer administer the game.

3 May 2017

Speech or language impairments may not be linked to tantrums in children with autism

Speech or language impairments may not be the cause of more frequent tantrums in children with autism, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The findings could help parents of children with autism seek out the best treatment for behavior problems.

3 May 2017

Specific genetic changes in the placenta of women may serve as biomarker to predict newborn health

UCLA scientists have discovered specific genetic changes in the placentas of women who gave birth to growth-restricted infants. These changes appear to sabotage the ability of the placenta to grow blood vessels and adequately nourish the fetus, interfering with the infant's growth in the womb.

3 May 2017

Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to increased risk of drug use among teens

While the crack cocaine epidemic peaked in the late 1980's, its effects are still causing harm to an estimated 3 million teenagers and young adults exposed to the stimulant in the womb.

3 May 2017

UC San Diego researchers identify pathways that regulate pancreatic beta cell growth

Pancreatic beta cells help maintain normal blood glucose levels by producing the hormone insulin -- the master regulator of energy (glucose). Impairment and the loss of beta cells interrupts insulin production, leading to type 1 and 2 diabetes.

2 May 2017

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

Cotton bud use leads to thousands of hospital visits for children every year

Maternal education can act as 'social vaccine' for childhood malaria infection, study finds

UT Southwestern researchers uncover mechanism linked to balding and hair graying

Peer victimization in fifth grade has lasting effects on health and later substance use, study finds

New clinical study aims to prevent onset of epilepsy in children with tuberous sclerosis

Study: Ovarian hormone changes may trigger headache in adolescent girls with migraine

Breast-feeding transfers beneficial bacteria to the baby’s gut, new study finds

Study suggests link between regional gun laws and firearm-related injuries in children

Use of handheld devices by infants can delay speech development

Children with bloodstream infections less likely to die than adults, study shows

UAB spinoff develops drug-resistant immunotherapy to combat solid tumors

Breast-feeding may aid development of white matter structures in the brains of premature babies

Study finds higher rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among transgender adults

Scientists identify differences in outcomes for women and men with AFF in emergency departments

Outdated health myths practiced by grand parents could pose serious risks to young children

New study shows low-cost gaming strategy can make school children eat more vegetables

Speech or language impairments may not be linked to tantrums in children with autism

Specific genetic changes in the placenta of women may serve as biomarker to predict newborn health

Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to increased risk of drug use among teens

UC San Diego researchers identify pathways that regulate pancreatic beta cell growth

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