pediatric-health

Researchers are investigating a new way to tackle bone cancer while minimizing toxicity typically associated with chemotherapy.

Tooth decay is the most common long-term disease affecting children, yet many young children still do not receive treatment before their cavities become serious. Every year, thousands of children in the United States end up in emergency departments because of severe tooth pain and infection. A new study led by the University of Michigan suggests […] The post A Simple Paint-On Treatment Could End …

SCN2A‑related developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) is a rare, severe form of childhood epilepsy and one of the most common causes of monogenic autism.

A study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrates a new method of using decellularized cartilage with patient-specific cells to help enlarge pediatric airways narrowed as a result of severe subglottic stenosis. Researchers demonstrate that this new method is faster, more effective and able to overcome issues associated with the current standard […]

BackgroundPediatric malignant bone tumors impose substantial physical and psychosocial burdens that may compromise health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for both children and caregivers. Family resilience may be protective, yet dyadic evidence in pediatric bone tumor care remains limited.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at Shanghai General Hospital between May 2023 and July 2024. …

Variants in the DHDDS gene cause a severe neurodegenerative condition, characterised by tremors, seizures, coordination and learning difficulties, usually manifesting in early childhood. This Parkinson's-like condition is extremely rare, and until recently, parents were told that there was nothing t...

Often diagnosed in the teenage years, childhood-onset lupus is a serious, potentially fatal autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack itself. For as many as 10,000 U.S. youths, it can bring extreme fatigue, mood changes, pain and inflammation that affect many parts of the body. Now, these kids have an option for treatment that … The post Program for kids with lupus can change lives in 6 s…

Scientific Data, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41597-026-07330-z EED-Astig: A Multimodal Dataset for Pediatric Astigmatism Severity Prediction

A tumor-specific enhancer on extrachromosomal DNA drives MYC expression, revealing a new therapeutic target in high-risk pediatric medulloblastoma.

David Drewry stands outside a brick building on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, smiling at the camera.

To grow, strengthen and elevate the Pediatric Gender Diversity Program at UCI. The post Pediatric Gender Diversity Programs appeared first on UCI Secure giving .

Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine celebrated the investiture of Brian Reemtsen, M.D., professor in the Department of Surgery and Director of the Heart Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, as the recipient and steward of the Arkansas Log A Load For Kids Endowed Chair in Pediatric […]

Published in Seattle Children’s Hospital’s On the Pulse by Kathryn Mueller Patricia Alva knew, even before her baby girl was born, that something was wrong. When she was pregnant, doctors detected a cyst on the baby’s stomach during an ultrasound. “It was heartbreaking,” said Alva. After she was born, doctors diagnosed baby Olivia with biliary… The post Mother Donates a Piece of Her Liver to Save…