FDA OKs first new ADHD drug in over a decade for children
U.S. regulators have approved the first new drug in over a decade for children with ADHD, which causes inattention, hyperactivity …
Incidental findings on brain MRI common in children
(HealthDay)—More than 20 percent of children have incidental findings (IFs) on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) conducted at age 9 …
New guidelines recommend limited sugar intake to prevent impaired memory function in children
Sugar practically screams from the shelves of your grocery store, especially those products marketed to kids. Children are the highest …
Fine Particle Pollution From Wildfires May Harm Kids More Than Other PM2.5
(Reuters Health) – Fine particles produced by western wildfires was associated with larger surges in child visits to the emergency …
Ask the Pediatrician: Are infrared thermometers safe to use on children?
Are non-contact thermometers unsafe to use on children? You may have seen the social media posts warning about the possible …
New drug regimen is safe and effective in children with cystic fibrosis
An international, open-label Phase 3 study, co-led by Susanna McColley, MD, from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of …
Non-Hispanic blacks with Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 are more likely to have diabetic ketoacidosis
Non-Hispanic black patients with Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 were almost four times as likely to present to the hospital …
Non-Hispanic blacks with Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 are more likely to have diabetic ketoacidosis
Non-Hispanic black patients with Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 were almost four times as likely to present to the hospital …
Why experts think we’ll need to vaccinate children against COVID
Drugmaker Moderna says it has started COVID-19 vaccine trials for thousands of children aged under 12, a first step towards …
Whole genome sequencing may guide blood cancer treatment
For certain blood cancers, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), deciding whether patients need an aggressive …
Researchers perform new study on intersex experience
Intersex and Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) are two terms used to describe those born with sex characteristics (i.e., chromosomes, …
Adalimumab Earns FDA Approval for Ulcerative Colitis in Children
Adalimumab has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for use in pediatric patients aged 5 years and older …
Fathers Grieve Lost Child With Stoicism, Self-isolation, Work
(Reuters Health) – Fathers who are grieving the loss of a young child may not discuss their feelings with others, …
School-based cavity prevention program reduces health disparities, brings dental care to children
A school-based cavity prevention program involving nearly 7,000 elementary school students reduced cavities by more than 50 percent, according to …
Genomic Data Commons offers the largest resource in cancer genomics
The National Cancer Institute's Genomic Data Commons (GDC), launched in 2016 by then-Vice President Joseph Biden and hosted at the …
Immunologists map unknown biological machinery to produce memory T cells
Immunologists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have mapped the previously unknown biological machinery by which the immune system generates …
Toddler sleep habits could help explain the association between household poverty and BMI
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule for a toddler can be one of the most challenging aspects of child rearing, but …
Eating low-quality diet during pregnancy is linked to late-childhood obesity
Eating a low quality diet, high in foods and food components associated with chronic inflammation, during pregnancy may be associated …