Pediatrics
An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns
For family law attorney Robin Frank, defending parents at one of their lowest points—when they risk losing their children—has never been easy.
Apr 29, 2022
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Neuroscience
Research identifies brain cells linked to pediatric seizures
A University of Texas at Arlington bioengineer and his doctoral student have discovered how to identify which brain cells lead to epileptic episodes in children.
Feb 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Altruistic babies? Study shows infants are willing to give up food, help others
Altruistic helping—the act of giving away something desirable, even at a cost to oneself—is perhaps no more evident than when it comes to food.
Feb 4, 2020
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Medical research
U of T and SickKids first to grow lung cells using stem cell technology
Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are paving the way towards individualized medicine for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Aug 29, 2012
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Autism spectrum disorders
ASU experts follow gut reaction in autism treatment study
About half of all children and adults with autism suffer from chronic gastrointestinal problems, causing frequent pain, discomfort and irritability. Research out of Arizona State University suggests these gastrointestinal ...
Aug 20, 2014
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Neuroscience
Surprising plasticity in adult vision discovered
Much like young children who swiftly acquire languages in their early years, our visual system also has a "critical period" during the first few years of life where rapid development occurs. After this time, changes become ...
Aug 17, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
iPads help late-speaking children with autism develop language
The iPad you use to check email, watch episodes of Mad Men and play Words with Friends may hold the key to enabling children with autism spectrum disorders to express themselves through speech. New research indicates that ...
Nov 19, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Engaging children in math at home equals a boost in more than just math skills
Preschool children who engage in math activities at home with their parents not only improve their math skills, but also their general vocabulary, according to research from Purdue University.
Nov 10, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Humans outsource thinking from early childhood
The human tendency to make thinking a little easier by using external objects or actions—known as cognitive offloading—begins at an early age, according to research from The University of Queensland.
Jun 23, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Severity of hepatitis C and HIV co-infection in mothers contribute to HCV transmission to child
New research shows that high maternal viral load and co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are the only risk factors associated with vertical transmission of the hepatitis C virus (HCV-VT). A variation in the ...
Apr 27, 2011
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