Missing proteins explain century-old mystery of scalp skin absence in children
Children with the condition aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) are born with the absence of skin along the midline of the…
No significant outcome difference, study finds
Extremely preterm infants remain a very high-risk category for illness and mortality. Prior research indicates this may be mitigated by…
Large study debunks hope for breast milk-based enrichment in preterm care
Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference…
Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark…
Adolescent obesity heightens the risk of early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood
New study finds that adolescent obesity significantly heightens the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood. Even…
Enlarged perivascular spaces in infancy associated with sleep problems and autism risk
Throughout the day and night, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulses through small fluid-filled channels surrounding blood vessels in the brain, called…
New ultrasound technology shows promise for preventing brain damage in premature and sick infants
Ultrasound technology developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) makes it possible to monitor cerebral blood flow…
Child care gaps in rural America threaten to undercut small communities
Candy Murnion remembers vividly the event that pushed her to open her first day care business in Jordan, a town…
How immune cells shape our earliest breaths
In a recent study published in the journal Science Immunology, researchers profile the origins and subsequent differentiation of embryonic and…
Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine’s veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill
The Endocrine Society, the world’s oldest and largest professional medical society devoted to the study and treatment of hormone-related conditions,…
UNF professor patents revolutionary ride-on mobility device for kids with disabilities
Dr. Juan Aceros, University of North Florida engineering associate professor, has been granted two new U.S. patents that have the…
Gut microbiome diversity predicts cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children
Emerging evidence implicates the gut microbiome in cognitive outcomes and neurodevelopmental disorders, but the influence of gut microbial metabolism on…