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Rutgers physicians take newer approach in successfully treating a mysterious disease

The prognosis for the sick child, who hadn't responded to standard treatment, was dire. But a team of Rutgers physicians believed there might be hope despite the conventional wisdom against pursuing any further treatment.

27 Oct 2022

25 years on, varicella vaccination reports impressive success in the USA

New research suggests that 25 years on, varicella vaccination continues to report impressive success in the USA.

26 Oct 2022

Newborn screenings more likely to miss cystic fibrosis diagnosis in non-white babies

Researchers call for better newborn screens across the U.S. Cystic fibrosis is missed more often in newborn screenings for non-white than white babies, creating higher risk for irreversible lung damage and other serious outcomes in Black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian and Alaska Native newborns, a new study finds.

25 Oct 2022

Playing video games may be linked with improved cognitive abilities in children

A study of nearly 2,000 children found that those who reported playing video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests involving impulse control and working memory compared to children who had never played video games.

24 Oct 2022

Scientists receive $8.297 NIH grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research

A multi-institutional team of scientists, led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine's Gale and Ira Drukier Institute for Children's Health, have received a five-year $8.297 grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research.

21 Oct 2022

Infancy acid suppression and antibiotic use are associated with celiac disease

Researchers determine whether exposure to certain prescriptions after the first six months of life was associated with a diagnosis of celiac disease.

20 Oct 2022

Top experts to speak about pediatric obesity at ObesityWeek 2022

Pediatric obesity is a serious disease and its prevalence has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many factors can contribute to excess weight gain in youth including genetics/biology, the obesogenic environment, stress and sleep routines.

20 Oct 2022

Study provides unique picture of blood sugar dynamics and autoimmunity in early childhood

When and why does type 1 diabetes manifest in children? For the first time, researchers conducted a long-term study on infants and young children with increased genetic risk of type 1 diabetes.

19 Oct 2022

Study examines the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in children

New research from pediatricians at UT Southwestern and Children's Health reveals the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in children.

19 Oct 2022

Higher glyphosate levels in pregnant women associated with lower birth weight in babies

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are learning more about the effects of herbicide exposure during pregnancy, finding glyphosate in 99 percent of the pregnant women they observed in the Midwest.

17 Oct 2022

Reduced initiation and duration of breastfeeding in SARS-CoV-2-positive mothers

A recent study published in the journal Academic Pediatrics evaluated the associations between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and early breastfeeding.

16 Oct 2022

Children who recover from sepsis are at risk of long-term health consequences, study finds

Even months after critical illness for sepsis, children are at risk for new or worsening medical conditions, a study suggests.

13 Oct 2022

COVID-19 vaccine may protect pregnant women from SARS-CoV-2 placentitis and stillbirth

Stillbirth is a recognized complication of COVID-19 in pregnant women caused by harmful changes to the placenta induced by the virus.

12 Oct 2022

Medical insurance claims data may help predict the likelihood of autism in kids

Medical insurance claims might do more than help pay for health concerns; they could help predict them, according to new findings from an interdisciplinary Penn State research team published in BMJ Health & Care Informatics.

11 Oct 2022

What are the vaccine attributes influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among American parents?

A new study reports the results of a survey among parents in this country, aimed at identifying the primary risk factors for parental vaccine hesitancy.

11 Oct 2022

Independent Task Force report outlines a One Health approach to address risk factors for future pandemics

The Independent Task Force on COVID-19 and other Pandemics (www.independentcovidtaskforce.org) announced that their report "Pandemic Origins and a One Health Approach to Preparedness and Prevention: Solutions Based on SARS-CoV-2 and Other RNA Viruses" has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

10 Oct 2022

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

Rutgers physicians take newer approach in successfully treating a mysterious disease

25 years on, varicella vaccination reports impressive success in the USA

Newborn screenings more likely to miss cystic fibrosis diagnosis in non-white babies

Playing video games may be linked with improved cognitive abilities in children

Scientists receive $8.297 NIH grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research

Infancy acid suppression and antibiotic use are associated with celiac disease

Top experts to speak about pediatric obesity at ObesityWeek 2022

Study provides unique picture of blood sugar dynamics and autoimmunity in early childhood

Study examines the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in children

Higher glyphosate levels in pregnant women associated with lower birth weight in babies

Reduced initiation and duration of breastfeeding in SARS-CoV-2-positive mothers

Children who recover from sepsis are at risk of long-term health consequences, study finds

COVID-19 vaccine may protect pregnant women from SARS-CoV-2 placentitis and stillbirth

Medical insurance claims data may help predict the likelihood of autism in kids

What are the vaccine attributes influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among American parents?

Independent Task Force report outlines a One Health approach to address risk factors for future pandemics

The role of oxidative stress in congenital syndromes

Simple new symptom-based screening tool detects asthma risk in young children

HRSA award recognizes Family Health Centers at NYU Langone for maternal and child care improvement

Study identifies a potential biological marker to help diagnose postpartum depression

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Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

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Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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