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Saturday morning UK news briefing: Today’s top headlines from The Telegraph
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Devastating genetic disease in children may be treatable in adulthood
A devastating genetic disease called CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), which strikes in early childhood, may be significantly treatable even in adulthood, a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania ... [Continue Reading]
Common treatment for MIS-C patients likely works by depleting neutrophils
Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) — a common treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) — likely works by depleting immune cells called neutrophils, according to a recent study funded by the National Institutes of ... [Continue Reading]
Mothers, Babies, and COVID-19
Almost a year ago, Sarah Cuschieri & Stephan Grech titled a Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders article “COVID-19: a one-way ticket to a global childhood obesity crisis?” The point being, mothers and children are not only at ... [Continue Reading]
Public told to retake PCR tests after false negatives at Government-run site
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Connection to nature during the pandemic linked with children’s wellbeing
Children from less affluent backgrounds are likely to have found COVID-19 lockdowns more challenging to their mental health because they experienced a lower connection with nature than their wealthier peers, a new study suggests. SOURCE: News ... [Continue Reading]
Pollution’s impact on child health
Air pollution is known to harm children's respiratory health, but its specific impacts on infection rates have remained unclear. A new analysis provides evidence of a link between the two in low-income settings, and indicates one industry may play an ... [Continue Reading]
Cell-based influenza vaccine provides protection against the flu in children
A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study. SOURCE: Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Large doses of intensive therapy better for children with cerebral palsy, multi-university study finds
Scientists report that children benefited most from 60 hours of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) over four weeks. The study also showed that the intensive therapy did not add stress for families. SOURCE: Children's Health News -- ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus Chronicles — The Hazards of Reproduction
One of the many ways in which the pandemic affects children is by preventing them from having a chance to be born. There is great potential for harm in being pregnant and ill with coronavirus at the same time. One reason why this matters is because ... [Continue Reading]
Thursday morning UK news briefing: Face-to-face GP appointments overhaul
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COVID-19 linked to newborn complications
A recent study discusses whether pregnant women with the COVID-19 are at a higher risk for poor outcomes for themselves and their babies. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Hormone widely used as an autism treatment shows no benefit
Oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone that acts as a chemical messenger in the brain, showed no evidence of helping children with autism gain social skills, according to a large national study. SOURCE: Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily - Read ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus Chronicles — Another Set of Specialized Victims
In terms of reproductive news, February of 2021 was a bad month. The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy published an article titled “Pregnancy tied to estimated 70% higher COVID-19 rate.” What does that mean exactly? ... [Continue Reading]
Wednesday morning UK news briefing: Brussels to offer olive branch
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Childhood adversity associated with morbidity and mortality in the U.S.
The findings of a new study suggest that childhood adversity is a major contributor to early and preventable causes of mortality and a powerful determinant of long term physical and mental health. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read ... [Continue Reading]
What Not to Say to Your Kids
; It would be nice if parents and children were perfect. There would never be an occasion for parents to get frustrated with their children … What Not to Say to Your Kids Read More » The post What Not to Say to Your Kids appeared first ... [Continue Reading]
Nearly 6 million children are driven into severe hunger by the hot, dry shifts of a strong el Niño
Up to three times more children suffer severe hunger with each El Niño than from COVID-19. El Niño events provide a snapshot of the future under climate change and chronicle the lack of proactive policy action even when climate events are ... [Continue Reading]
How What You Say and How You Say It May Affect Your Child’s Temperament
The results of a recent experimental study published in the March 2016 issue of Developmental Psychology found that not only what we say, but how … How What You Say and How You Say It May Affect Your Child’s Temperament Read More ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus Chronicles — Fear Creeps Closer
Even before COVID-19 showed up, many overweight and obese patients had noticed that their doctors and the adjacent office staff showed a bit of an attitude. This atmosphere has kept people from making appointments because sometimes it seems better to ... [Continue Reading]
Tuesday morning UK news briefing: How your taxes could rise again
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