Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women
In a recent article published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnant women globally…
New research reveals early beginnings of self-awareness in babies
Babies as young as four months old can make sense of how their bodies interact with the space around them,…
Autism research needs more high-quality randomized studies, meta-analysis finds
A new meta-analysis led by Micheal Sandbank, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the UNC…
Drug for children with achondroplasia may help reduce chances of SIDS
A drug that boosts bone growth in children with the most common form of dwarfism, may also reduce their chances…
Four in five parents turn to social media for parenting advice, poll shows
Potty training, getting kids to sleep and toddler tantrums are just some of the challenges parents of young children face.…
New AI system achieves 98.5% accuracy in autism diagnosis
A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) system that analyzes specialized MRIs of the brain accurately diagnosed children between the ages…
Association between infertility and autism spectrum disorder risk among children
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers determined the relationship between infertility and its treatments on autism…
Study shows mother’s milk proteins and carbs crucial for infant growth, fat less so
In a recent systematic review published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers conducted a systematic review to reveal the…
Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children
Taking a common antibiotic could more than half the risk of children becoming sick with multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), according…
AI-based approach uncovers social patterns that impact child health outcomes
A team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has used an AI-based approach to uncover underlying patterns among the…
Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety
In a recent study published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the efficacy of the…
MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years old
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (15 November 2023) extended the licence of the cystic fibrosis…