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First U.S. trial uses non-viral CRISPR to correct sickle cell mutation

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is enrolling patients in an innovative clinical trial that seeks to cure sickle cell disease.

26 Nov 2024

Multiomic signatures identified for rapid detection and treatment of high-risk T-ALL

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered the underlying biology that identifies a subset of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have a higher risk version of the disease and are more likely to relapse despite treatment.

25 Nov 2024

NYU Langone Health hosts annual "Sala-bration" event to honor leaders in pediatric care

NYU Langone Health hosted its annual "Sala-bration" event on November 12 to recognize the impactful work of Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care.

23 Nov 2024

Environmental factors contribute to higher PFAS exposure in Southern California

Evidence is mounting on the health problems linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manufactured chemicals used in consumer products that accumulate in the body and take a very long time to break down.

22 Nov 2024

World’s first fully robotic double lung transplant performed at NYU Langone Health

A surgical team at NYU Langone Health has performed the first fully robotic double lung transplant in the world.

21 Nov 2024

Landmark study highlights growing pediatric IBD rates across the U.S.

A groundbreaking study published today in Gastroenterology provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) prevalence in the United States.

20 Nov 2024

Experts identify five elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

Experts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations.

20 Nov 2024

Researchers explore pathways linking infant antibiotic use to childhood asthma

The use of antibiotics in the first year of life has been found to be a risk factor for the development of childhood asthma.

19 Nov 2024

Experts evaluate plant-based diets for kids, urging nutritional care and supplementation

Plant-based diets for children and adolescents may offer health benefits but pose risks of nutritional deficiencies, requiring careful planning and professional oversight.

18 Nov 2024

Vanderbilt receives $3.3 million grant to develop medications for preventing preterm birth

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is receiving $3.3 million over two years through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health's (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women's Health for its early-stage research efforts to develop medications designed to suppress premature uterine contractions during pregnancy.

15 Nov 2024

MEMPHIS system sheds light on vaccine response differences across ages

mRNA vaccines saved lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, but older people had less of an immune response to the vaccines than did younger adults. Why? Boston Children's researchers, led by Byron Brook, PhD, and Ofer Levy, MD, PhD, have found some answers, while providing proof-of-concept of a new system that can model vaccine responses in a dish.

15 Nov 2024

Artemisinin resistance detected in children with severe malaria in Uganda

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with colleagues at Makerere University in Uganda, have uncovered evidence of partial resistance to artemisinin derivatives -; the primary treatment for malaria -; in young children with severe, or "complicated," malaria.

15 Nov 2024

Standardized screening leads to earlier autism diagnoses in pediatric care

New research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, including those presenting with more subtle symptoms.

15 Nov 2024

2024 first aid guidelines offer expanded recommendations for emergency care

The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross today released the "2024 Guidelines for First Aid," which provide critical updates that equip first aid responders with the latest evidence-based practices to effectively respond to mild, moderate and life-threatening emergencies.

14 Nov 2024

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team.

14 Nov 2024

Community partnerships lead to more inclusive health care for neurodiverse individuals

A new paper shows how partnering with the community can lead to more inclusive health care, especially for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

14 Nov 2024

Self-reported symptom screening reduces symptom burden in pediatric cancer patients

Regular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients with cancer, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

14 Nov 2024

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

First U.S. trial uses non-viral CRISPR to correct sickle cell mutation

Multiomic signatures identified for rapid detection and treatment of high-risk T-ALL

NYU Langone Health hosts annual "Sala-bration" event to honor leaders in pediatric care

Environmental factors contribute to higher PFAS exposure in Southern California

World’s first fully robotic double lung transplant performed at NYU Langone Health

Landmark study highlights growing pediatric IBD rates across the U.S.

Experts identify five elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

Researchers explore pathways linking infant antibiotic use to childhood asthma

Experts evaluate plant-based diets for kids, urging nutritional care and supplementation

Vanderbilt receives $3.3 million grant to develop medications for preventing preterm birth

MEMPHIS system sheds light on vaccine response differences across ages

Artemisinin resistance detected in children with severe malaria in Uganda

Standardized screening leads to earlier autism diagnoses in pediatric care

2024 first aid guidelines offer expanded recommendations for emergency care

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

Community partnerships lead to more inclusive health care for neurodiverse individuals

Self-reported symptom screening reduces symptom burden in pediatric cancer patients

Understanding the diverse reasons behind teen vaping

Continuous Medicaid enrollment linked to lower risk of late-stage lymphoma diagnosis

Study shows community health workers can improve asthma care for children

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

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