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Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

byAmerican Heart AssociationA family‐centered, developmentally supportive care model for children with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence. Credit:Journa

Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

byAmerican Heart AssociationA family‐centered, developmentally supportive care model for children with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence. Credit:Journa
Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

by Emily Freeman,The ConversationCredit: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels"That's getting a bit wild, kids! Why don't you play something quieter?"How often have you found yourself saying

Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

by Emily Freeman,The ConversationCredit: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels"That's getting a bit wild, kids! Why don't you play something quieter?"How often have you found yourself saying
When to Be Concerned If Your Child Is a Picky Eater

When to Be Concerned If Your Child Is a Picky Eater

When to Be Concerned If Your Child Is a Picky EaterByJeanette BradleyUpdated on February 17, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan Purtell, RDN窗体顶端Print窗体底端Your son will only

When to Be Concerned If Your Child Is a Picky Eater

When to Be Concerned If Your Child Is a Picky EaterByJeanette BradleyUpdated on February 17, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan Purtell, RDN窗体顶端Print窗体底端Your son will only
Researchers uncover SNUPN gene responsible for a new muscular disorder

Researchers uncover SNUPN gene responsible for a new muscular disorder

byKoc UniversityIdentification of 18 patients diagnosed with muscular dystrophy carrying biallelic SNUPN variants. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45933-5

Researchers uncover SNUPN gene responsible for a new muscular disorder

byKoc UniversityIdentification of 18 patients diagnosed with muscular dystrophy carrying biallelic SNUPN variants. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45933-5
New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyInfasurf is a currently available animal-derived lung surfactant formulation. Credit: ONY Biotech, onybiotech.comScientists have develope

New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyInfasurf is a currently available animal-derived lung surfactant formulation. Credit: ONY Biotech, onybiotech.comScientists have develope
Double embryo transfer in assisted reproduction found to increase the risk of complications in single births

Double embryo transfer in assisted reproduction found to increase the risk of complications in single births

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of complications in assisted reproduction is higher when two embryos are transferred, instead of one embryo. This has been shown

Double embryo transfer in assisted reproduction found to increase the risk of complications in single births

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of complications in assisted reproduction is higher when two embryos are transferred, instead of one embryo. This has been shown
Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl
Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

by Brunel UniversityCredit: Brunel University LondonDrifting off or losing concentration is a major cause of cycling accidents, and because they're not as good as seeing hazards as adults, ch

Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

by Brunel UniversityCredit: Brunel University LondonDrifting off or losing concentration is a major cause of cycling accidents, and because they're not as good as seeing hazards as adults, ch
When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf
A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new method of

A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new method of
Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloGhazala Saleem, left, director of the Brain Function and Recovery Lab at the University at Buffalo, examines how brain injuries can affect balance, posture

Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloGhazala Saleem, left, director of the Brain Function and Recovery Lab at the University at Buffalo, examines how brain injuries can affect balance, posture
A heart valve that grows with a pediatric patient

A heart valve that grows with a pediatric patient

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Abby Herschman, Kysar lab/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterA prototype of an expanding artificial heart valve could make a big dent in

A heart valve that grows with a pediatric patient

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Abby Herschman, Kysar lab/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterA prototype of an expanding artificial heart valve could make a big dent in