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US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Flu killed 216 children nationwide this season, the highest toll in years

The U.S. faced its highest pediatric influenza death toll in 15 years, with 216 fatalities, worsened by vaccine misinformation.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Doctors report upticks in severe brain dysfunction among kids with flu

This year's flu season shows a concerning increase in serious neurological issues in pediatric patients.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Are Drugs and Surgery the Answer to Childhood Obesity?

Child and adolescent obesity in the USA is a critical health issue necessitating family-centered management approaches.
The American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines which, while structured, fall short on addressing primary prevention.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Flu killed 216 children nationwide this season, the highest toll in years

The U.S. faced its highest pediatric influenza death toll in 15 years, with 216 fatalities, worsened by vaccine misinformation.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Doctors report upticks in severe brain dysfunction among kids with flu

This year's flu season shows a concerning increase in serious neurological issues in pediatric patients.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Are Drugs and Surgery the Answer to Childhood Obesity?

Child and adolescent obesity in the USA is a critical health issue necessitating family-centered management approaches.
The American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines which, while structured, fall short on addressing primary prevention.
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Medicine
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Brain drugs can now cross the once impenetrable blood-brain barrier

Gordon's sons have new hope due to innovative treatments for Hunter syndrome, unlike her brothers who faced dire outcomes.
#gene-therapy
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Baby Received a Custom Crispr Treatment in Record Time

CRISPR technology provides a personalized treatment option for patients with life-threatening genetic disorders.
SF parents
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Northern Minnesota boy is first American to receive groundbreaking treatment for muscular dystrophy

Colton Belluzzo received groundbreaking gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, showing promise in slowing disease progression.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Baby Received a Custom Crispr Treatment in Record Time

CRISPR technology provides a personalized treatment option for patients with life-threatening genetic disorders.
SF parents
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Northern Minnesota boy is first American to receive groundbreaking treatment for muscular dystrophy

Colton Belluzzo received groundbreaking gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, showing promise in slowing disease progression.
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Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Government funding for medical research is crucial for children's healthcare outcomes.
Preventive care is vital in early detection and treatment of childhood cancers.
Personal stories illustrate the impact of medical advancements on survival rates.
Coronavirus
fromNature
3 months ago

TGF links EBV to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children - Nature

COVID-19 initially showed mild effects in children, later revealing serious complications like MIS-C linked to prior infection.
MIS-C in children is characterized by hyperinflammation, organ failure, and remains poorly understood despite extensive research.
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Dirajlal-Fargo and Fant Named Co-Directors of Center for Global Pediatric Health - News Center

Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo and Colleen Fant appointed co-directors of the Center for Global Pediatric Health at Lurie Children's Hospital.
SF parents
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Can You Move Up Your Child's Vaccine Schedule If You're Worried About Accessing Them Later?

The Texas measles outbreak prompts parents to reconsider vaccine schedules amidst fears about vaccine access and future funding.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Let's Talk About The Kids Who Straight Up *Refuse* To Poop At School

If a child has an experience where they were not comfortable, this may lead to stool-holding during the day away from home. Sometimes, it can be something as simple as using a different bathroom or ensuring that when a child has to use the restroom, they are allowed to do so in a quick manner.
Parenting
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