Therapeutic horseback riding reduces hyperactivity in children with autism
New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz provides strong evidence to suggest that horseback riding can help…
Screening approved medicines reveals potential treatments for preterm labor
Shajila Siricilla, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and Jennifer Herington, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, led a team…
Waist-to-height ratio reliably detects chronic liver disease risk in children
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is now the most common chronic liver disease in children and adolescents,…
Plyo-HIIT program targets healthier body composition in children
Traditional weight-loss strategies for children, from calorie restriction to general aerobic exercise, often carry an unwanted side effect:…
Chinese researchers map epigenetic control of congenital heart defects
The findings have direct implications for clinical practice and future research. For genetic screening, the study provides a…
ADHD treatment: Dexamphetamine and methylphenidate compared
Head-to-head comparison of two commonly prescribed ADHD stimulants found comparable symptom response but differences in weight outcomes over…
Phenolic compounds linked to precocious puberty or early breast development in girls
Research from the University of Granada, recently published in the European Journal of Pediatrics, has revealed that girls…
Early egg introduction reduces childhood allergy rates in Australia
Australian guidelines recommending egg be introduced into a child’s diet in the first year of life has seen…
New computational tool uses plain language for genetic diagnosis
A new computational tool called MARRVEL-MCP helps researchers move toward genetic diagnoses more efficiently by analyzing and interpreting…
Home healthcare safety events affect more than one in 10 children with medical complexity
More than one in 10 children with medical complexity had an incident reported by home care agency staff,…
Brain immune cells found to regulate anxiety and grooming behaviors
A study led by a University of Louisville School of Medicine pediatrics and child neurology researcher reveals how…
Study highlights the fragility of measles elimination in the United States
A new study examined measles vaccination coverage following a large postelimination outbreak, primarily affecting unvaccinated children. Findings from…