Genetics
Early promise for therapy against Duchenne muscular dystrophy
An experimental gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy shows promise, a small study suggests.
Jan 28, 2021
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Health
Teen vaping doubles risk for subsequent tobacco use
(HealthDay)—Adolescent boys who use electronic cigarettes have an increased risk for subsequently initiating traditional tobacco products, according to a study published online Dec. 8 in Addictive Behaviors.
Jan 7, 2021
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Health
Community-based programs reduce sexual violence, study shows
Through small, neighborhood classes, researchers at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Promundo-US significantly reduced sexual violence among teenage boys living in areas of concentrated disadvantage.
Dec 22, 2020
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Ophthalmology
Soft contact lenses safe in children, new report shows
Children and young teens can safely wear soft contact lenses (SCLs), according to a study recently published in Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics.
Dec 21, 2020
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Health
Vaping could nearly triple the chance of smoking in teens
A new study offers strong evidence that kids who use e-cigarettes are more likely to take up smoking or smokeless tobacco, researchers say.
Dec 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teen dislike of physical appearance strong predictor of depression in early adulthood
Teens who are unhappy with their physical appearance are at significantly heightened risk of depression by the time they reach early adulthood, reveals the first UK study of its kind, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology ...
Dec 7, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Risk of self-harm increases for boys and girls who experience earlier puberty
Boys and girls who experience puberty earlier than their peers have an increased risk of self-harm in adolescence, a study funded by the National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Bristol ...
Oct 6, 2020
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Health
Girls benefit from doing sports
Girls—but not boys—who participate actively in school sports activities in middle childhood show improved behavior and attentiveness in early adolescence, suggests a new Canadian study published in Preventative Medicine.
Sep 29, 2020
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Pediatrics
Going to daycare good for boys
Starting daycare as early as six months old is especially good for boys, a new Canadian study suggests: more go on to complete high school and do better economically as adults than those who start later or don't attend daycare ...
Sep 23, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
Adolescence can help unlock autism diagnosis in girls
Adolescence is a challenging time for every child, as they experience important developmental milestones and navigate an increasingly complex world. For girls with autism spectrum disorder, adolescence can create a window ...
Sep 1, 2020
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