New evidence linking the use of acetaminophen to development of asthma and eczema suggests that even monthly use of the drug in adolescents may more than double risk of asthma in adolescents compared to those who used none at all; yearly use was associated with a 50 percent increase in the risk of asthma.
A new study focused on anxiety and brain activity pinpoints the brain regions that are relevant to developing childhood anxiety. The findings, published in the Aug. 12 edition of the journal Nature, may lead to new strategies for early detection and treatment of at-risk children.
U of U study on walkability shows that planning matters, but also that students’ and parents’ views of safety can differ and influence transportation choices
The context in which adolescent sexual activity occurs can substantially moderate the negative relationship between sexual intercourse and education, according to research to be presented at the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
Joslin scientists nail down proof that some people with type 1 diabetes of extreme duration retain active insulin-producing cells.
A simple morning walk to school could reduce stress reactivity in children during the school day, curbing increases in heart rate and blood pressure that can lead to cardiovascular disease later in life, according to a University at Buffalo study.
Youth exposure to alcohol advertising in magazines declined by 48 percent between 2001 and 2008, according to a new study by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
A paper recently published in the journal Science Translational Medicine reports the identification of a chemical compound with promise as a treatment for SMA.
It comes as no surprise that many children suffer when a parent is behind bars. But as rates of incarceration grew over the past 30 years, researchers were slow to focus on the collateral damage to children.
A new study by researchers from UCLA and Harvard University has found disparities among children suffering from repeated ear infections.
New report reveals details about the underage drinking problem in the nation through the lens of alcohol-related emergency department visits.
University can be one of the most exciting -- and nerve-wracking -- times for any new student. Ryerson experts can offer up handy tips on how to make the most of out of your first year at university or college:
Three studies led by UNC researchers find that spanking and other forms of corporal punishment of children are still common in the U.S. and worldwide, despite bans in 24 countries.
As summer football practice gets into full swing, it's essential to be aware of the risk of exertional heat stroke (EHS) in high school athletes, according to a Safety Alert in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, official research journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Johns Hopkins researchers have compiled what they believe are reliable lists of tell-tale physical signs to help doctors recognize children with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes. Timely and early diagnosis of both genetic disorders can mean the difference between life and death, but some of the most common physical features are also found in people with neither of the syndromes, which can cause confusion.
Expert available to comment and provide tips on how to prevent drowning and remain safe at the beach or pool.
The tumultuous feelings parents have when they first learn their child will be born with Down syndrome give way to joy and resilience, according to preliminary data from a study by researchers at Kansas State University and Texas Tech University.
The popularity of high school sports in the United States has continued to increase over the past decade, with more than 7.5 million athletes participating in school sports during the 2008-09 academic year.
Children and youth who experience hunger appear more likely to have health problems, and repeated episodes of hunger may be particularly toxic, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Teens who use the Internet pathologically appear more likely to develop depression than those who do not, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the October print issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Incorporating mentoring and group skill-building intervention programs for children in foster care may help improve mental health outcomes in this population, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
First, your child gets her tongue pierced. Then she starts “playing” with the stud, pushing it against her upper front teeth. And before you know it, she forces a gap between those teeth, a space that may cost thousands of dollars to fix.
A study by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have found that obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes have diminished cognitive performance and subtle abnormalities in the brain as detected by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Identification of cognitive impairments as a complication of type 2 diabetes emphasizes the importance of addressing issues of inactivity and obesity, two important risk factors for the development of the disease among the young. The study appeared online in the journal Diabetologia, July 30, 2010.
Jennifer Dyer, MD, MPH, an endocrinologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has developed and completed a pilot study that uses weekly, customized text messages to remind adolescent diabetes patients about their personal treatment activities. At the conclusion of the study, Dr. Dyer found an increase in overall treatment adherence and improved blood glucose levels.
A pediatric research team continues to discover recurrent translocations—places in which two chromosomes exchange pieces of themselves, and can lead to genetic disease and disability.
An international team of researchers comparing recently-developed methods for diagnosing tuberculosis in children in resource-poor countries has concluded that the best test for high-risk children is the microscopic-observation drug-susceptibility (MODS) technique using two gastric aspirate specimens from each child tested.
Children with brain injuries have difficulty developing story-telling skills even though other language abilities, such as vocabulary, tend to catch up with other children as they mature.
Even in better neighborhoods, parents should be wary about letting teens gather with nothing to do and with no adult supervision, a new study suggests.
Should the sexual orientation of prospective adoptive parents be considered when placing children in adoptive homes? According to the results of a new University of Virginia study, the answer may be "no."
School-aged children who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass during surgery for less complicated congenital heart defects do not appear to suffer impairments in intelligence, memory, motor skills and behavior.
Glen M. Tellis, Ph.D., CCC/SLP, professor and chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Misericordia University, is a nationally recognized expert in stuttering and is a board certified fluency specialist and mentor.
In newborns, immune cells called neutrophils are more sensitive to potentially harmful effects of phthalate plasticizers, according to a new study in Pediatric Research.
How understanding the differences between drowning in children and adults can save a child's life.
UMDNJ researchers have identified a direct link between phthalates and inflammation in newborns. Previous studies have shown that premature babies are exposed to extraordinarily high concentrations of phthalates because of long-term exposure to phthalates in plastic medical equipment used during neonatal intensive care. The UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School research team conducted an in-vitro study examining whether phthalates can induce inflammatory effects in newborns and found that the presence of phthalates prolongs the survival of white blood cells, which supports the idea that they are contributing to damage and to inflammation.
Loyola University Health System Pediatrician offers advice on keeping kids hydrated.
The latest C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll reveals that most parents are interested in at-home personal genetic testing for their kids. However, personal genetic testing of children creates medical, ethical and legal challenges that go beyond the current discussion about the regulation of these tests.
While the oil spill in the Gulf may have a profound impact on those who make their living in the region, children in the area may also feel the stress, says University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) child psychologist Vivian Friedman, Ph.D.
A newly funded study is set to determine whether waiting two minutes to clamp a newborn’s umbilical cord after delivery could improve how well he or she recovers from corrective heart surgery.
A new study published by a Washington and Lee University professor of clinical psychology finds that children in urban neighborhoods who suffer from asthma may not benefit from using problem-solving coping strategies that are typically helpful for children.
Binge-drinking teenagers may be putting themselves at risk for future osteoporosis and bone fractures.
According to a study performed in the North Carolina Children’s Hospital, researchers confirmed previous reports that parents of overweight or obese children do not recognize their child’s weight problem. But this time, by arming pediatricians with a “toolkit,” an easily used chart and a series of questions and suggestions, the researchers addressed several problems.
Investigators at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles have found that unlike adults, levels of serum beta-natriuretic peptide (BNP) do not increase in pediatric trauma patients with serious head injuries.
Loyola University Health System pediatrician offers advice on car seat safety.
Not only are the children of the 15.3 million unemployed Americans feeling the impact of financial hardship brought on by the economic recession, many of their children may be experiencing an avoidable loss of healthcare coverage, according to new research by the Child Policy Research Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center published in the July issue of Health Affairs.
Children with asthma are at increased risk of developing pneumonia as a complication of influenza, reports a study in the July issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.
It is a time most families look forward to every year – summertime. For parents, the warm summer months are often filled with family vacations and cookouts. For kids, it is a chance to play outdoors and enjoy a few months without homework. However, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have recently noticed a trend in injuries that occur in children during the summer months that are both predictable and preventable.
Dr. Helene Pavlov, radiologist-in-chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, is available to discuss summertime bumps and bruises in children and what parents should understand about radiation safety regarding X-rays and other types of imaging.
A strong public safety warning about the dangers of swimming pools comes in the wake of 19 drownings or near-drownings treated by doctors at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt since May 27.
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health urge wider use of oral rehydration solution (ORS), zinc supplementation and rotavirus vaccine to reduce the deaths from diarrheal disease worldwide. Diarrheal disease kills approximately 1.5 million children under age 5 each year. The researchers’ findings and recommendations are published in the July 3 edition of The Lancet.
Although clubfoot is one of the most common congenital birth defects, few genetic causes have been found. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found what they believe to be the most common cause of inherited clubfoot yet discovered.
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