Tag: Pediatric Health
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Genomic Sequencing in Newborns Could Detect Hundreds of Diseases Early
Newborn Genomic Sequencing: A Leap Toward Early Disease Detection Australian scientists and clinicians are advocating for a new horizon in infant health: adding genomic sequencing to newborn screening to assess vulnerability to hundreds of diseases. The proposal centers on sequencing an infant’s DNA shortly after birth to identify genetic variants that could signal elevated risk…
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RSV Wave Hits the US: Protecting Babies This Season
RSV Returns with a New Surge in the United States A wave of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is sweeping across the United States, placing a growing burden on pediatric healthcare systems and raising concerns for parents of newborns and toddlers. Health officials say the current season could bring higher hospitalization rates for infants, who are…
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RSV Surge in the U.S.: What Parents Need to Know
RSV Returns with a Higher Threat to Babies An uptick in the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is sweeping across the United States, delivering a surge that is drawing concern from pediatricians and parents alike. While RSV is a common winter illness for many children, the current wave is notable for its rapid spread and its…
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RSV Surge: Why Babies Are Most at Risk as the U.S. Sees a Health Wave
RSV Returns With a Notable Punch for U.S. Families A recent uptick in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is causing concern for parents and pediatricians across the United States. While RSV is common and typically causes mild cold-like symptoms in healthy adults, it can be much more serious for infants, toddlers, and certain high-risk…
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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood URTIs in Khartoum, Sudan
Introduction: The Challenge of URTIs and Antibiotic Use in Sudan Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in children. In Sudan, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising, understanding parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is essential. This study, conducted in two major Khartoum teaching hospitals, sheds light on…
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Young Australians with Chronic Pain: A Hidden Struggle of Being Heard
Chronic Pain in Australian Youth: A Hidden Burden Chronic pain affects about 877,000 young people in Australia—roughly one in five children. For many families, the pain starts after an injury or appears without a clear diagnosis, persisting for months or years and reshaping daily life, mental health, education, and social participation. A new look at…
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RSV vaccines for infants: what parents need to know
Understanding RSV and why vaccination matters for infants Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infection that can cause serious illness in young children, especially infants and those with underlying health conditions. Most kids recover within a week or two, but RSV can lead to hospitalization for some babies due to bronchiolitis or pneumonia. Vaccination…
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Portlaoise Boy’s Life-Changing ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Trial Results
Life-Changing Breakthrough for Portlaoise Boy in ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Trial A nine-year-old boy from Portlaoise, Ireland, has witnessed transformative improvements after participating in a landmark medical study targeting ADA-SCID, a rare and life-threatening immune system disorder. The trial, conducted in part at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, represents a significant milestone in the…
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Nemours Neurologist Wins NIH Transformative Award to Study Hippocampal Dysfunction Across Brain Disorders
Nemours Leader Receives NIH Transformative Research Award Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children’s Health in the Delaware Valley, has been awarded a prestigious NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award. The $2.6 million grant spans five years and targets a novel, cross-disciplinary approach to hippocampal dysfunction that may cut across…
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LungGames Unveils Sparky: A Breathing-Exercise Game for Preschoolers
Introducing Sparky: A New Way to Teach Breathing Through Play LungGames, a pioneering developer in breathing-powered interactive gaming, announces Sparky™, a video game designed to teach breathing exercises to preschool and young children. The game couples engaging gameplay with portable spirometry to help children learn proper breath control while providing clinicians and parents with a…