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…
Air quality in infancy may fundamentally shape long-term immune development
Ambient air pollution is associated with respiratory infection burden in the first year of life, according to preliminary…
Rural and urban children face distinct mental health challenges
A study in Pediatric Investigation found that rural and urban children and adolescents tend to experience different mental…
Early childhood habits shape physical activity levels in adolescence
The numbers are sobering: nearly 80 per cent of the world’s teenagers don’t get enough physical activity, according…
Integrated motor exercise improves core ADHD symptoms and executive function
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and is marked…