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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My daughter's health was a mystery. The answer was on the other side of the world

Maggie's tight joints raised concerns over potential genetic conditions.
fromNews Center
3 weeks 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 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.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

As measles outbreaks rise in several U.S. states, pediatricians are experiencing an uptick in vaccine enthusiasm from parents concerned about ensuring their children are vaccinated.
NYC parents
SF parents
fromCbsnews
4 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.
Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 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
4 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.
SF parents
fromNews Center
4 months ago

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

Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo and Colleen Fant appointed as co-directors of the Center for Global Pediatric Health, enhancing global pediatric health.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
4 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.
#flu-season
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
5 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.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
5 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.
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Parenting
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

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

Public pooping anxiety can affect children, leading to stool-holding behaviors especially in school settings.
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