Premature birth appears to trigger developmental processes in the white matter of the brain that could put children at higher risk of problems later in life, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological ...
UNICEF setting up child-friendly spaces to protect children Keeping the youngest survivors of Typhoon Haiyan safe and protected is a key priority while their homes and communities are being rebuilt in the aftermath of the devastating storm, ...
Article Published in The Lancet Global Health Leading researchers and global health organizations today issued a call-to-action to advance a comprehensive research agenda to address the global burden of preterm birth, which has become the ...
LDA now accepting applications for LymeAid 4 Kids, a program that distributes money to families of uninsured children The "new" numbers from Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), an estimated 300,000 Lyme cases annually, only scratch ...
Study reinforces that some babies have underlying vulnerability Investigators at Boston Children's Hospital report that many infants dying suddenly and unexpectedly, in all kinds of sleep environments, have underlying brainstem abnormalities and ...
UNICEF ready to deliver lifesaving supplies to children in areas hit by the storm UNICEF expects children to be among the worst affected by Typhoon Haiyan, which tore through the Philippines yesterday. While the full impact of the disaster is ...
First large population-based study investigating long-term risks supports need for ophthalmologic follow-up of children and adults born before 32 weeks of gestation Children born extremely prematurely have up to a 19 times greater risk of ...
Video Release Demos Surprising Results on Thinning Hair Are balding babies a growing epidemic? Toppik challenges the online world to this question in their new video, "Are Babies Going Bald?" To view the multimedia assets associated with this ...
Akron Children's Hospital will co-sponsor a live virtual symposium for physicians with GlobalCastMD on a range of topics related to the classification, diagnosis, and medical and surgical management of nystagmus in infancy and childhood. The ...
Eye specialists predict that up to a third of urban Indian children aged 5-15 will develop myopia by 2030 due to rising sedentary habits and prolonged screen time. Myopia ( ), commonly known as near-sightedness, is a condition where ...
Researchers have developed a new tool to aid doctors and scientists in comprehending and addressing childhood undernutrition , a factor contributing to nearly half of all deaths among children under 5 ( ). The research model created by UVA’s ...
Research investigating childhood maltreatment in Australia has uncovered a startling revelation: it contributes to a significant burden on Australians, potentially leading to up to 40 percent of prevalent, enduring mental health issues. The ...
An eye ultrasound can swiftly and safely detect brain drainage tube failure in children at the emergency department. ( ) A ventricular shunt is a surgically implanted thin, plastic tube that drains extra fluid and relieves pressure on the ...
Researchers are investigating the impact of omega-3 supplements on children’s behavior, mood, and mental well-being. This groundbreaking study holds significant implications for both health and education. ( ) Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish ...
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