Tag: Pediatric Medicine
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Newborn Genomic Sequencing Could Detect Hundreds of Diseases Early
Genomic Sequencing for Newborns: A Potential Leap in Early Diagnosis Australian scientists and clinicians are championing a bold new approach to newborn health: incorporating genomic sequencing into standard newborn screening. Proponents argue that sequencing a baby’s genome at birth could reveal vulnerability to hundreds of conditions long before symptoms appear, enabling earlier interventions and improved…
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Portlaoise Boy Finds Life-Changing Cure Through Groundbreaking ADA-SCID Gene Therapy
Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Brings New Hope for ADA-SCID Patients A nine-year-old boy from Portlaoise, Ireland, has become one of the most compelling success stories in recent medical research after participating in a landmark gene therapy trial. Andy Cash, diagnosed with adenosine deaminase-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID) as a newborn, has seen transformative improvements that his…
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ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Success in Children
Breakthrough in pediatric ADA-SCID treatment A large international study led by researchers from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), University College London (UCL), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has demonstrated the long-term safety and effectiveness of a standard lentiviral gene therapy for ADA-SCID, a rare and life-threatening immune disorder. The cohort, followed for…
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Long-term success for gene therapy in children with ADA-SCID: a landmark study
Groundbreaking long-term results for ADA-SCID gene therapy A multinational team led by Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), University College London (UCL), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has reported the longest follow-up to date for children treated with a gene therapy for ADA-SCID, a rare immune deficiency. The study, published in the New…
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Medicines for Kids: Why They Taste Bitter and How to Help
autumn is in the air and with it come colds, flu, and the reminder that many medicines are needed to help kids recover. If your child tenses up or turns away at the sight of a syringe or spoon, you’re not alone. Bitter-tasting medicines are a common hurdle in pediatric care, but there are practical…
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Medicine for Kids: Why They Taste Bitter and How Parents Can Help
Why Medicines Taste Bitter for Kids As the leaves change and temperatures dip, many families face the reality that illness and fever may require medicine for children. The bitter taste isn’t a sign of danger or disrespect for the medicine; it’s a natural outcome of chemistry. Most active ingredients come from plants or marine sources…
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Medicines for Kids: Why They Taste Bitter and How Parents Can Help
Introduction Giving medicine to a child can feel like a small hurdle that grows into a bigger challenge, especially in autumn when colds and flu are common. Medicines are sometimes necessary to reduce fever, ease infections, or support recovery, but many kids instinctively recoil at the first hint of a bitter sip. This isn’t just…
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Protection for Newborns Against Severe RSV Infections
Understanding RSV: A Common Threat Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of respiratory infections among infants, particularly during the winter months. This highly contagious virus affects the airways and can lead to severe illness in young children, making it a significant concern for parents and healthcare providers alike. Why Newborns Are…