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Tag: Pediatrics
Study uncovers first evidence of resistance to standard malaria treatment in African children with severe malaria
An international team of researchers has uncovered evidence of partial resistance to artemisinin derivatives — the primary treatment for malaria — in young children with severe malaria.
New Study Highlights Urgent Need for Targeted Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support for Sexual and Gender Diverse Youth
Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed six years of multistate child death review data from the United States and found that 81% of sexual and gender diverse youth in the dataset died by suicide, despite many receiving current or prior mental health services.
New Study Finds Obesity Can Be Prevented in Very Young Children
A large study co-led by Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, division chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine demonstrates that combining text messaging with in-person clinic counseling reduces obesity in the first two years of life.
Saint Louis University Research: High Screen Time Before 2 Years of Age Increases Risk of Autism by Age 12
ST. LOUIS — Ping-I (Daniel) Lin, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is the paper’s first author. Key takeaways from the study are: Association Found: The study identified a significant…
Preventing Obesity in Very Young Children Could Be in the Palm of Parents’ Hands
A study co-led by a Johns Hopkins Children’s Center clinician-researcher shows that adding text messaging and other electronic feedback to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems.
Expert Available: Edibles are Not a Treat at Halloween
Over the years, edibles have risen in popularity and have grown to mimic many popular, well-known candy packaging such as Sweet Tartz, Sour Patch Kids, gummy bears and more. The packaging for the THC edibles contain potentially dangerous amounts of…
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Can Impact Thinking and Learning Skills, Increase Aggression Among Children, Study Shows
As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have new findings to add to the existing evidence that cannabis exposure before birth can negatively impact children.
Researchers Identify Potential Prenatal Biomarkers of Congenital Heart Diseases
Single ventricle heart diseases (SVHDs), the most severe type of congenital heart disease require immediate treatment after birth. A growing number of fetal therapies make the benefits of early diagnosis even more important.
Mitchell Weiss of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Leading expert in catastrophic blood disorders becomes the seventh St. Jude faculty member tapped for this honor.
Two GW Faculty Members Elected to The National Academy of Medicine
During its annual meeting, The National Academy of Medicine elected two George Washington University faculty members to its new class. Danya Matthew, Dean and Harold H. Greene professor of law at the GW law school and Monika Goyal, professor of…
Shawna Hudson Is Elected to National Academy of Medicine
This week, the Rutgers Health medical sociologist joins the ranks of 100 new members invited to join the National Academy of Medicine. Considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, membership in the academy recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health.
The academy selected Shawna Hudson, the vice chancellor for dissemination and implementation science for Rutgers Health and senior associate dean for population health research at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, for her “seminal work to address vital U.S. health system implementation challenges for vulnerable populations.”
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Makes Transformational Gift to Establish the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation has made one of the largest gifts in the history of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to establish the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute. A first of its kind in the nation, it will serve as a model for training health professionals including doctors, nurses, clinical care providers, researchers, and students.
Improving Access to Cell and Gene Therapy in Pediatrics
Nearly 30 years ago, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles supported one of the first clinical trials for a pioneering stem cell gene therapy for children with a life-threatening form of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Called ADA-SCID—a type of “bubble boy disease” caused by mutations in the adenosine deaminase (ADA) gene—this rare disorder leaves babies with virtually no immune system.
Ochsner Children’s Hospital named No.1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth year running, Ochsner Children’s Hospital upholds its position as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana according to the 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles es nombrado entre los 10 mejores hospitales pediátricos de los Estados Unidos por 16 años consecutivos
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles es nombrado entre los 10 mejores hospitales pediátricos de los Estados Unidos por 16 años consecutivos
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Named Among Nation’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals 16 Years in a Row
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was recognized among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report, which has announced the 2024-25 edition of its annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 连续 16 年被评为美国 10 大儿童医院之一。
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 连续
16 年被评为美国 10 大儿童医院之一。
اُختير مستشفى لوس أنجلوس للأطفال ليكون ضمن أفضل 10 مستشفيات للأطفال في الولايات المتحدة 16 عامًا متتاليًا
اُختير مستشفى لوس أنجلوس للأطفال ليكون ضمن أفضل 10 مستشفيات للأطفال في الولايات المتحدة
16 عامًا متتاليًا
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized Among Best of the Best
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for the 11th consecutive year. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationwide. Nationwide Children’s also is ranked in the top 10 in seven of the 10 specialties.
Children’s Health and UT Southwestern break ground on new Dallas pediatric campus, announce $100 million donation from The Rees-Jones Foundation
Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center broke ground today on a $5 billion pediatric health campus to replace the existing Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The new campus will encompass more than 4.7 million square feet of construction, including a new pediatric hospital as its centerpiece.
Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. In Southern Europe, 10-15% of children are obese, while Asia has nearly half of all overweight kids under 5. Nearly 70% of the average U.S. child’s diet consists of ultra-processed foods, which are increasingly consumed by children under 24 months, raising obesity risks and reducing immunological protection. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media and advertising on children’s food choices to increasing physical activity.
New study seeks to develop a new treatment strategy to prevent/delay relapse of myeloid leukemia associated with Down syndrome
A four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health to Wayne State University may help researchers find new clues to the interplay between Down syndrome and myeloid leukemia.
Brenda Banwell Named Pediatrician-in-Chief and Co-Director of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Brenda Banwell, M.D., has been named pediatrician-in-chief and co-director of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. She also serves as director of the Department of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Banwell began in the position on Sept. 1, 2024.
Tips to help families navigate food allergy policies at school
Every year, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology specialists at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health Dallas field questions from parents who are worried about whether their older kids will be exposed to allergens or whether younger students will make good choices about swapping foods and snacks at school. It takes a community to protect kids with food allergies.
Children’s Research Institute at UT Southwestern scientists discover kidney cancers rely on mitochondrial metabolism to metastasize
Contrary to how tumors operate while still in the kidney, metastatic kidney cancers rely heavily on mitochondrial metabolism, according to new research from Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) published in Nature.
Study Finds Emergency Department Visits by Children Associated with Water Beads More Than Doubled from 2021 to 2022
Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy and Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found more than an estimated 8,000 visits to U.S. emergency departments (EDs) associated with water beads from 2007 through 2022, and the number of these visits increased rapidly by more than 130% from 2021 to 2022.
Natural grass may pose greater risk for football concussions
Young football players who sustained a head-to-ground concussion practicing or playing games on natural grass experienced more symptoms – and significantly higher severity – than those who suffered concussions on artificial turf, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.
Phase 3 Clinical Trial Shows Benefits of a New Treatment for Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
When it comes to caring for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), avoiding the side effects of traditional treatments has long been a challenge. But in a recent phase 3 clinical trial, a new drug called crinecerfont showed safety and efficacy in children with classic CAH, the severe form of this condition.
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Save the Children Partner to Support Grieving Children
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Save the Children are announcing a strategic partnership, designed to support grieving children throughout the United States.
Socioeconomic status affects survival of children with cancer
Socioeconomic factors can influence the diagnosis and treatment of children in Texas with malignant solid tumors, increasing the risk of the cancer’s spread and lowering the five-year survival rate, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study, published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons, identifies vulnerable populations in an effort to improve outreach and distribution of resources for better health outcomes for pediatric patients.
UTSW study identifies RNA molecule that regulates cellular aging
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has discovered a new way that cells regulate senescence, an irreversible end to cell division.
Many Youths Continue to Take Opioids Months After Surgical Procedures
A multi-institutional study found that 1 in 6 youths fill an opioid prescription prior to surgery, and 3% of patients were still filling opioid prescriptions three to six months after surgery, indicating persistent opioid use and possible opioid dependence.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Parent and Caregiver Support Linked to Decreased Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ Youth
A new study from researchers found that LGBTQ+ youth were more likely to experience depression and thoughts and attempts of suicide than non-LGBTQ+ youth, yet the prevalence of these mental health symptoms were significantly reduced when LGBTQ+ youths reported support from their parents.
Catherine Krawczeski, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer and Physician-in-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that Catherine Krawczeski, MD, the hospital’s physician-in-chief since 2022, will now also serve as Nationwide Children’s chief medical officer.
Disinterest in Pediatric Care? Jordan and Rao Pen Perspective Piece on Pediatric Workforce Decline
This year’s match results show that only 91.8% of pediatric residency slots were successfully filled by programs compared to a higher percentage in years past. This ongoing outcome has many physicians in the field worried about the declining interest in pediatric subspecialties.
Pulmonologist Receives National Award from the American Academy od Sleep Medicine
Iris Perez, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has received the Excellence in Education Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).Dr. Perez was one of five individuals in the country to be recognized with a 2024 AASM award for contributions to the field of sleep medicine.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Elementary Age Children Experience More Concussions During Activities Unrelated to Sports
Researchers found that young children between the ages of 5 and 12 were more likely to experience a concussion from recreation and other non-sport activities, yet those injuries were not seen by specialists until days later compared with sports-related concussions in the same age group.
Experts Offer Guidance on Talking with Children about Racism at Pediatrician’s Office
Extensive research shows the link between exposure to racism during childhood and adolescence and increased risks of depression and metabolic health issues, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Neurology Expert Available to Discuss FDA-Approved Gene Therapy Label Expansion for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
June 20, 2024 (Los Angeles) — Neurologist Leigh Ramos-Platt, MD, Medical Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Neuromuscular Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), is available to comment on the FDA expanded approval of gene therapy for patients with…
Summer skin safety: UCLA Health pediatric dermatologist shares essential tips on how to protect your child’s skin from insect bites, scrapes and sunburns
UCLA Health pediatric dermatologist Jayden Galamgam, MD, on insect repellents, scrapes, sunburns and more.
Summer skin safety: UCLA Health pediatric dermatologist shares essential tips on how to protect your child’s skin from insect bites, scrapes and sunburns
UCLA Health pediatric dermatologist Jayden Galamgam, MD, on insect repellents, scrapes, sunburns and more.
CHOP-Developed Adolescent Health Questionnaire Helps Doctors and Families Navigate Complex Issues
While doctors understand that adolescents have certain unique health questions and concerns, several challenges prevent this critical information from being collected in a systematic way and providing appropriate referrals across a wide group of patients.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives HRSA Grant, Strives to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Southeast Ohio
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital a $4.7 million grant for the implementation of the Healthy Start Initiative, striving to improve the health of moms and babies in three Appalachian Ohio counties.
Injury Prediction Rule Could Decrease Radiographic Imaging Exposure in Children, Study Shows
In a study published today in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, researchers in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) created a highly accurate cervical spine injury prediction rule. When applied, the rule decreases the use of CT by more than 50% without missing clinically significant injuries or increasing normal X-ray use.
CHOP Researchers Develop Easy-to-Use Screening Tool to Help Improve Family Access to Federal Nutrition Programs
Researchers developed, implemented and successfully tested a nutrition screener to improve access to healthy resources for families eligible for federally funded food benefits.
Summer Camp Ready: Tips From Hackensack Meridian Health Pediatricians On Preparing Your Child For A Healthy Summer Camp Season
Pediatrician tips to prepare your child for a healthy happy time at summer camp.
Preventing Summer Injuries: 12 Tips from Johns Hopkins Pediatricians
The weather is heating up, and school is winding down. But, the start of summer also brings potential for injuries, particularly for children. Water accidents, sunburns, dehydration and head/neck injuries are some of the most common conditions pediatricians see during the summer.
Breathing Easier with Asthma — Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available for Interviews During Asthma Awareness Month
For many children with asthma, May is a peak season — their condition is at its worst, often due to seasonal allergies, pollen or poor air quality that come with this time of year.
Two Hackensack Meridian Health Leaders To Be Honored by American Academy of Pediatrics for Improving the Lives of Children and Families
Two leaders from Hackensack Meridian Health will be honored by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) at an upcoming event.