Newswise Feature Channel: Children's Health

Preliminary Study on the Preparation of Lyophilized Acellular Nerve Scaffold Complexes From Rabbit Sciatic Nerves with Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells

World Journal of Stem Cells — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:00:35 EST

BACKGROUNDThe gold standard of care for patients with severe peripheral nerve injury is autologous nerve grafting; however, autologous nerve grafts are usually limited for patients because of the limited number of autologous nerve sources a

Santa Claus Canta y Levanta Animo a Pacientes de Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:25:20 EST

Eran los dias previos a Navidad y un Santa Claus cantarin hacia la ronda por el hospital infantil Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's.

Singing Santa Lifts Patient Spirits at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:25:11 EST

'Twas the days before Christmas and a singing Santa Claus made the rounds at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's.

Why Your Child's Broken Bone May Not Need to Be Set

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:29 EST

Approximately 1 in 3 children will break at least one bone during childhood. Although many fractures will require a reduction, in which the bone is pushed back into proper alignment before a cast is placed or while being casted, also known as setting the bone, there are some instances when the body could heal on its own, supported with the right care.

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Postnatal Adversity Commonly Co-Occur, But Evidence-Based, Supportive Interventions are Critically Lacking

Research Society on Alcoholism — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST

People with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) are at raised risk of postnatal adversity (PA), according to an evaluation of current research. The review in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research highlights substantial vulnerabilities for affected people and major gaps in mental health interventions and other supports.

TNF Inhibitors Prevent Complications in Kids with Crohn's Disease, Recommended as First-Line Therapies

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:50:50 EST

Early treatment of pediatric Crohn's disease with anti-tumor necrosis factor medications can substantially reduce the risk of perianal fistulas, a particularly debilitating complication of Crohn's disease. Michigan Medicine researchers confirmed this finding using prospective data.

Calming the Itch of Liver Disease

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:30:06 EST

New treatments to relieve the itching of cholestatic childhood liver disease could help make transplants unnecessary.

First Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Implanted in a Child

UC Davis Health — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:55:49 EST

UC Davis pediatric cardiologist Dan Cortez is first in the world to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.

Nursemaid Elbow 101

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:11 EST

Nursemaid elbow has many names: pulled elbow, radial-head subluxation, annular ligament displacement. It occurs when the elbow is pulled into malalignment or partially dislocated. Children's Hospital Los Angeles orthopedic surgeon Erin Meisel, MD, explains what the injury looks like and how to treat it.

Faster Lung Function Decline in Cystic Fibrosis Linked to High Sputum Levels of Pf Bacteriophage

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:15:20 EST

A Children's Hospital Los Angeles study has found that a virus that infects a common bacteria may lead to accelerated loss of lung function in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF).

New Findings Expand Genetic Knowledge of Autism Underpinnings

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:00:09 EST

Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ancestrally diverse cohort of 195 families, including 222 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, expanding the catalog of known mutations associated with ASD.

Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology Stem Cell Transplantation Updates: Winter 2024

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:13 EST

"We will use optical genome mapping for molecular diagnosis of brain tumors, which is a new application of this technology specifically designed to detect structural variants, meaning large chan...

CRI's Gerta Hoxhaj, Ph.D., named TAMEST 2025 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship recipient

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:50:52 EST

Gerta Hoxhaj, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI), is the recipient of the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) 2025 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship for her research in cancer metabolism.

Six Things to Look for in a Pediatric Oncologist

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:53 EST

If your child has cancer symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis, you're likely looking for a pediatric oncologist. And nothing but the best will do.This is precisely what you'll find at the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. CHLA has been at the forefront of pediatric cancer care and research for decades.

Genetic Testing Changes Course of Care in Children with Neurodevelopmental Conditions

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:00 EST

Adding genetic testing to the evaluation of pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) resulted in more individualized care.

Holiday Safety: Johns Hopkins Expert Available

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:45:31 EST

Healthy Eating Habits to Carry You Through the Holidays

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:30:21 EST

This season of office parties and extravagant meals is filled with tempting treats that can make it difficult to reach your health goals. But preserving a well-balanced diet doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste or fun, according to nutrition experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

MSU Study Highlights Negative Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Special Education Students in Michigan

Michigan State University — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:20:04 EST

Researchers at Michigan State University's College of Education published a new study exploring learning gaps for students with disabilities and especially for those who are Black, Asian, and economically disadvantaged students -- with the 2019-21 school years showing staggering declines in identifying students who could benefit from special education.

Fewer Kids are Getting Flu Shots, According to CDC

George Washington University — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:30:25 EST

CHLA's SLAY Program Receives $2 Million Grant to Support Substance Use Prevention and Leadership Training for High School Students

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:10:40 EST

Program Manager Alejandra Cortez, LCSW, recognizes that working with high school students is as much about learning as it is about teaching. "When we are working with youth, I see amazing growth both in the students and in my own team," Cortez explains.Youth Advocate Dayanara Fonseca agrees. "We have worked with one student since her freshman year," Fonseca says.