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UrduMothers exposed to intimate partner violence in low- and middle-income countries are less likely to initiate breastfeeding early and breastfeed exclusively in the first six months, according to a study published October 1 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by…
Tag: Pediatrics
Domestic violence reduces likelihood of mothers breastfeeding in developing countries
Mothers who have suffered from domestic violence are substantially less likely to follow recommended breastfeeding practices in low to middle-income countries, a new study shows
Babies have fewer respiratory infections if they have well-connected bacterial networks
Madrid, Spain: Microscopic bacteria, which are present in all humans, cluster together and form communities in different parts of the body, such as the gut, lungs, nose and mouth. Now, for the first time, researchers have shown the extent to…
‘Relaxed’ enzymes may be at the root of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
LA JOLLA, CA – Treatments have been hard to pinpoint for a rare neurological disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), in part because so many variations of the condition exist. So far, mutations on more than 90 genes have been positively linked…
Treating adolescent obesity: The evidence behind behavioral, pharmacological, and weight loss surgery options
SILVER SPRING, Md.–As rates of adolescent obesity continue to rise, choice of treatment needs to be guided by the severity of obesity, psychosocial factors, comorbidities and patient’s age and pubertal status, according to a new paper published online in the…
First large-scale study of universal screening for autism raises questions about accuracy
Researchers urge continued screening for all toddlers, while recommending changes to M-CHAT screening method to improve accuracy, address disparities
First Large-Scale Study of Universal Screening for Autism Raises Critical Questions about Accuracy, Equity
In the first large, real-world study of universal screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that the most widely used and researched screening tool is less accurate than shown in previous studies conducted in research laboratory settings. The new study also revealed significant disparities in detecting early autism symptoms in minority, urban and low-income children.
Air pollution linked to increased risk of infant death & reduced lung function in children
Madrid, Spain: Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of death in babies according to a study of nearly eight million live births, to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress on Sunday. Although it is known…
Researchers Identify Metabolic Cycles in Baby Teeth Linked to ADHD and Autism in Children
Mount Sinai researchers have identified elemental signatures in baby teeth that are unique to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and cases when both neurodevelopment conditions are present, which suggests that the metabolic regulation of nutrients and toxins play a role in these diseases, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry in September.
Studies link air pollution to mental health issues in children
CINCINNATI — Three new studies by scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Cincinnati, highlight the relationship between air pollution and mental health in children. A study to be published Sept. 25…
World’s first three-organoid system opens doors for medical research and diagnosis
Scientists at Cincinnati Children’s use stem cells to grow connected, functioning set of miniature human liver, pancreas, biliary ducts
Study assesses asthma treatment options in African American children and adults
Use of long-acting bronchodilators had no impact for some African American children
Exploring the risk of ALL in children with Down syndrome
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), is the most common childhood cancer. Children with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) are 10 to 20 times more likely to develop ALL than children without Down syndrome. Historically, children with Down syndrome and ALL had more…
Doctors are not using tools to help youths quit smoking
95% of adolescents and young adults with nicotine use disorder get no counseling or medical treatment, amid explosion of e-cigarette use
Professor’s eyes are on the prize: A treatment to help others see better
When Mason Engineering’s Qi Wei sees people with vision troubles, she knows there is more to the problem than meets the eye. She researches strabismus, which is misaligned crossed eyes. “When people have strabismus, their eyes don’t line up to…
Tackling cardiovascular deaths requires urgent action in children
Porto Alegre, Brazil 21 Sept 2019: Encouraging activity and improving diet in children is crucial to cut deaths from cardiovascular disease – and is the focus of an innovative school project in São Paulo, Brazil. The first results are presented…
Leukemia Drug Shows Promise for Treating a Childhood Brain Cancer
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of California San Diego researchers describe new use of leukemia drug, nilotinib, to treat subtype of medulloblastoma, a deadly pediatric brain cancer.
Chicago Adults Identify the Top Health Problems for Youth in the City
Chicago adults identified stress, drug abuse, and depression as the top three big health problems for children and adolescents in the city, according to results from a new survey developed by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Similar to last year, many of the top 10 concerns were related to mental health.
Did a common childhood illness take down the neanderthals?
A 21st century nuisance for parents may have proved deadly to early man
Scientists develop new methodology to genetically modify lab mice and human cells
Technique designed by Cedars-Sinai-led team produces personalized models of complex cancers
Expert Available to Discuss Back-to-School and Mental Health: Helping students handle stress of a new school year
WHO: Cindy Jones, director, Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at Children’s of Alabama, is available for interviews about coping with the stress and anxiety that a new school year can cause for students and parents. WHY: Returning to school can…
New factor in the development of childhood lymphoma
A study recently published in the renowned journal Blood , led by Kaan Boztug, Scientific Director of the St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute, the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases (LBI-RUD), Adjunct Principal Investigator at the CeMM…
Racism a factor in asthma control for young African-American children
Study shows children between ages 1 and 6 are negatively affected
Tortillas tell the story of folate deficiency in Mexico: study
A new study led by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in collaboration with that National Institute of Public Health, Mexico, that accounts for folic acid (FA) fortification in staple foods made from wheat and corn,…
Off-label medication orders on the rise for children, Rutgers study finds
Office-based doctors are ordering medications off-label to children at increasing rates, particularly for unapproved conditions
Physicians report high refusal rates for the HPV vaccine and need for improvement
The HPV vaccine is one of only two vaccines that prevent cancer but is underutilized in the US
Study shows the importance of when adolescents sleep to obesity and cardiometabolic health
BOSTON – A new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and Harvard Medical School has found that adolescent sleep timing preferences and patterns should be considered risk factors for obesity and cardiometabolic health, and that…
NIH-funded study suggests teen girl ‘night owls’ may be more likely to gain weight
Teen girls–but not boys–who prefer to go to bed later are more likely to gain weight, compared to same-age girls who go to bed earlier, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The findings by researchers at…
Two studies show promise, safety of proton therapy in the brain in children with cancer
Penn, CHOP research expands evidence of proton benefit
Polysubstance use in young adults — are there predictable patterns?
Researchers say a multilevel intervention approach is crucial to minimize potential harms related to
‘Time-outs’ not associated with long-term negative effects in children
Study does not find relationship between ‘time-out’ as a disciplinary method and increased behavior
Expert feedback improves antibiotic prescribing decisions in paediatrics
Especially inexperienced physicians can profit from feedback on their individual decisions
Parents to learn signs of sepsis
Sepsis takes the life of more than one million children every year, but thanks to a boost in researc
Innovative treatment to prevent common brain infection could save NHS £7 million per year
An innovative solution used to prevent common brain infections in patients having surgery for hydrocephalus has been found to significantly reduce infection rates according to a report published in The Lancet today (12 September 2019). Hydrocephalus is a build-up of…
Supporting menstruating girls: Are we making progress?
September 11, 2019 -Attention to menstruation and its relationship to girls’ schooling is gaining ground, yet many challenges remain. Interventions have often focused on developing WASH –water, sanitation and hygiene — infrastructure and menstrual hygiene products which may not be…
Young neuroscientist selected as IF/THEN Ambassador by AAAS
Lataisia C. Jones, Ph.D., a Children’s National postdoctoral fellow will serve as STEM role model
American Pediatric Society announces APS Howland Visiting Professor Program winners
Two academic institutions were selected to host renowned neonatology leader Dr. David K. Stevenson,
Food insecurity in toddler years linked to poor health, but not obesity
New finding from the University of Maryland School of Medicine notes sharp rise in obesity rates in
Paid family leave improves vaccination rates in infants
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated on time compared to those who do not, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University…
ENT researchers showcase studies at Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The most current research on head and neck cancer, cochlear implants, techniques in tonsillectomies, opioid prescribing patterns, residency matching, and other topics related to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in New Orleans, LA, September 15-18, during the…
Researchers identify negative impacts of food insecurity on children’s health
Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2019) – Food insecurity — uncertainty about or a lack of consistent access to food that meets the needs of household members — is a persistent social problem in the United States that affected roughly 14.3…
Message in a brain cell: $7.4M award to decode cues that spur children’s brain tumors
Brain tumor researchers will use an advanced sequencing technology developed at the Stanford University School of Medicine to decode the messages or signals that help brain tumors grow, in the hope of finding new ways to treat the disease in…
Offering children a variety of vegetables increases acceptance
Variety is key to helping children form preferences for vegetables, according to a new study publish
Fewer children seeing family physicians in rural areas
Change in site of children’s primary care: A longitudinal, population-based analysis
September/October 2019 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
Fewer Children Seeing Family Physicians in Rural Areas A Vermont study suggests that a declining proportion of children receive care in family medicine practices. These same children, particularly those in isolated rural areas, are more likely to visit pediatric practices.…
Stopping progression of tissue injury after button battery ingestion
Irrigation with acetic acid neutralizes tissue and prevents delayed esophageal complications
New peanut allergy treatment shows effectiveness and safety
UNC School of Medicine researchers show that tiny under-the-tongue doses of peanut protein can offer
Young adults exposed to incarceration as children prone to depression
Anxiety high among this population
Is childhood criminal justice exposure associated with risk of poor adult mental health?
Bottom Line: A childhood history of both personal involvement in the juvenile justice system and parental incarceration was associated with a greater likelihood of depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder in young adulthood compared to peers without those experiences in…
Pain medication use by children after common surgeries
Bottom Line: About 400 caregivers reported pain medication use by children after common surgeries such as hernia, elbow fracture, appendectomy or adenoid removal in this study. Most reported using acetaminophen or ibuprofen or both; 88 patients (22%) were prescribed an…