Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age
Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and…
Is there clinical value in screening healthy children with genome sequencing compared with a gene panel for medically actionable pediatric conditions?
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers compared the efficacy of proactive genome sequencing…
Study explores the familial risk of postpartum psychosis
A recent study posted on the medRxiv* preprint server explores the relationship between genetics and postpartum psychosis. Study: Familial risk…
New treatment offers hope for children suffering from rare skin condition
It’s a beautiful moniker, but for Australia’s ‘butterfly children’ it belies a devastating reality filled with enormous pain and suffering…
Non-invasive brain stimulation shows promise for treating ADHD in children
Non-invasive brain stimulation, combined with cognitive training, could significantly improve symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, according…
New plasma protein-based biomarkers can identify adolescents at risk of mental health problems
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified plasma protein-based biomarkers capable of identifying adolescents at risk of developing…
Moving to polluted areas can lead to weight gain in kids
A large natural experiment in Catalonia shows that moving to areas with higher levels of air pollution is associated with…
CHLA researcher to lead a new study on liquid biopsy for diagnosing ocular cancer in children
Just a handful of years ago, retinoblastoma had the medical field stumped. This pediatric eye cancer cannot be directly biopsied,…
The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Several risk factors, including genetics, sex, and age, increase the…
Late diagnosis of cystic fibrosis leads to poorer long-term health outcomes, study finds
The Journal of Pediatrics has published a manuscript by Stacey Martiniano, MD, pulmonary specialist at Children’s Hospital Colorado and associate…
COVID-19 led to increased anxiety for families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions
A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Global Health analyzed data from more than 6,600 families with a child…
Tulane study finds potential treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis
A new study from Tulane University has identified a new treatment for a chronic immune system disease that can prevent…