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Map of human thymus sheds light on how immune responses are built and maintained at early life
By creating the first spatial atlas of the developing human thymus, a vital organ that trains immune cells to protect against infections and cancer, scientists have discovered that the foundation for lifelong immunity is ...
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Preterm birth associated with increased mortality risk into adulthood, study finds
According to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth ...
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The youngest girls in class are more likely to receive ADHD medication
ADHD is the most common psychiatric diagnosis among children and adolescents. People with ADHD have difficulty concentrating, organizing, planning and carrying out activities.
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Review highlights additional therapies for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the leading causes of newborn mortality and morbidity worldwide, and lowering the baby's body temperature—called therapeutic hypothermia—is often used as a treatment.
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Q&A: Lead screening in pregnancy can protect maternal and newborn health: Why is it not universal?
Doctors have long known that lead exposure during pregnancy poses significant health risks for both mothers and newborns, but universal screening is not mandated in New Jersey or nationwide.
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Assessment reveals more than 100,000 American youth living with inflammatory bowel disease
A study published today in Gastroenterology provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) prevalence in the United States.
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War may cause adverse biological changes in children and slow development, research finds
Children living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, according to a study from the ...
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Research finds antiviral treatment underutilized for children, teens with flu
Antiviral treatment is underutilized among children and adolescents hospitalized with influenza, according to research published in the Nov. 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality ...
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How human brain functional networks emerge and develop during the birth transition
Brain-imaging data collected from fetuses and infants has revealed a rapid surge in functional connectivity between brain regions on a global scale at birth, possibly reflecting neural processes that support the brain's ability ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development
A new series featuring the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) early childhood expert has shined a light on the 'next 1,000 days,' a window of opportunity between the ages of two and five that is crucial to a child's ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk
A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Harvard Medical School reveals surprising findings about how babies exposed to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) grow during their first year of life.
Nov 19, 2024
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Meningitis may have a much greater impact on child mortality than previously thought
Meningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study by the CHAMPS network and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The study, published in the ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Impaired caregivers, bed sharing raise risk of sudden unexplained death in infants with prenatal drug exposure
Babies who are prenatally exposed to illicit drugs or alcohol are known to be at higher risk for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). A new study by a Nemours Children's Health researcher, published in Pediatrics, shows ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behavior
Psychotic-like experiences resemble symptoms of psychosis, but are milder, less frequent and much more common than psychotic disorders. While these symptoms do not constitute a disorder diagnosed as psychosis, they can still ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Masks affect how kids—and parents—read emotions, brain research finds
A new study by scientists at USC and California State University, Northridge, reveals that face masks—while important to public health and recommended in many health care settings—can make it harder for people of all ...
Nov 19, 2024
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The first 1,000 days of a child's life are crucial—there's growing evidence that the next 1,000 are just as important
The first 1,000 days of a child's life—pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday—are a critical time. Expectant mothers need good antenatal care. The better their physical and mental health, the greater ...
Nov 19, 2024
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High exposure to everyday chemicals linked to asthma risk in children
A new study by researchers at Kumamoto University sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in children. The study analyzed data from over ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity—new research
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. But in New Zealand it's a particularly pressing issue.
Nov 19, 2024
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Experts define 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 ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Cannabis-related emergency department visits up as Maryland begins tracking data
Maryland has experienced a "significant increase" in cannabis-related emergency department visits, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
Nov 19, 2024
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Clinical trial finds daily tablet increases growth in children with achondroplasia
A promising daily tablet is effective at increasing height and improving proportional limb growth in children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, according to a new study. And the findings could spare these ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Understanding neonatal infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries: New insights from a 30-year study
Researchers from Peking University have conducted an in-depth study on the epidemic status, secular trends, and risk factors of 15 common neonatal infectious diseases across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) from 1990 ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study finds
Skeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, according to research presented at the 62nd Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Swedish study discovers link between delayed puberty in boys and increased hospital visits
Swedish young men who went through late puberty during adolescence are more likely to use health care services later in life, according to research presented at the 62nd Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology ...
Nov 18, 2024
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National poll suggests some parents need support managing children's anger
Many parents are all too familiar with angry outbursts from their children, from sibling squabbles to protests over screen time limits.
Nov 18, 2024
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