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Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Gene therapy for a rare type of deafness shows lasting results

An experimental gene therapy shows promise in restoring hearing for individuals born with a rare form of deafness.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Minnesota's largest pediatric system restarts gender-affirming care for trans minors

"Offering science- and research-based health care to transgender and gender diverse youth is part of Children's Minnesota's vision of being every family's essential partner in raising healthier children."
Healthcare
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

These Are the 2 Most Dangerous Home Cleaning Products to Have Around Kids, New Research Shows

"What surprised me is we are still seeing so many visits to emergency departments associated with very common household cleaning products," Lara McKenzie, Ph.D., stated, emphasizing the ongoing issue despite safety advancements.
Public health
Public health
fromFortune
1 month ago

It's not just vaccines. Parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns-even protection from severe bleeding and blindness | Fortune

Rising skepticism and anti-science sentiment are leading to increased refusals of vitamin K shots and other preventive care for newborns.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients

Scientists have successfully grown and transplanted fully functioning food pipes in mini pigs, offering hope for patients with oesophageal conditions.
Medicine
from6abc Philadelphia
2 months ago

14-year-old boy from NJ in desperate need of kidney transplant

A 14-year-old in Morris County urgently needs a living kidney donor because his only remaining kidney is failing and no family members are matches.
Medicine
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London mother urges plasma donations after daughter treated for rare childhood disease

Plasma donations produce immunoglobulin that treats Kawasaki disease and other conditions, providing urgent, life-saving care and preventing long-term heart damage in children.
Public health
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Child confirmed as Connecticut's first measles case in 4 years

An unvaccinated child under 10 in Fairfield County, Connecticut contracted measles after international travel; one MMR dose ~93% effective, two doses ~97%.
#influenza
US news
fromThe Washington Post
11 months 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
11 months 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.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

The CDC still hasn't issued COVID vaccine guidelines, leaving access in limbo

CDC delay in finalizing pediatric COVID-19 vaccine guidelines prevents Vaccines-for-Children distribution, leaving children unvaccinated and prompting parental frustration and provider confusion.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
7 months ago

Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy? A Pediatrician Shares How to Tell

Children carrying large, heavy backpacks can develop back and shoulder pain; follow specific fit and packing rules to reduce strain.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Boy with rare genetic skin disorder can now play football after breakthrough trial

A clinical trial has offered a 12-year-old boy with RDEB the opportunity to engage in sports like football and biking.
fromNews Center
9 months ago

First Study to Use Consumer Wearables to Predict Pediatric Surgery Complications - News Center

Today, consumer wearables are ubiquitous, with many of us relying on them to count our steps, measure our sleep and more. Our study is the first to take this widely available technology and train the algorithm using new metrics that are more sensitive in detecting complications.
Health
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

Are Drugs and Surgery the Answer to Childhood Obesity?

The obesity epidemic among children and adolescents requires a comprehensive approach that incorporates family support while also addressing the pressing need for primary prevention.
Parenting
Medicine
fromNature
10 months 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.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
11 months 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.
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