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Experts debate whether whole genome sequencing is necessary for all newborn babies

Genomics England, a government owned company, recently announced a pilot programme of whole genome sequencing to screen for genetic diseases in 200,000 healthy seeming newborns.

18 Nov 2021

New mothers' placenta could help reduce brain injury in other growth-restricted babies

The placenta from mothers of healthy newborns could one day be used to reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies, according to University of Queensland research.

18 Nov 2021

Real-world effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines

A new study published in Infectious Diseases of Poverty aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in the real world as well as establish a reliable evidence-based basis to determine the actual protective effect of the COVID-19 vaccines, especially considering the new waves of infection brought about by the variants.

18 Nov 2021

Vaccines and boosters remain strong against current SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study published in the Lancet Microbe journal, Australian researchers studied whether in-vitro neutralization titers could predict vaccine protection from SARS-CoV-2 variants.

17 Nov 2021

Boston Children's receives NIH grant to co-lead HEALthy Brain and Child Development study

Boston Children's Hospital has been awarded two five-year grants by the National Institutes of Health to co-lead the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study, an ambitious, comprehensive national study of brain development from birth through early childhood.

17 Nov 2021

Mothers' caregiving may erase negative effects of stress during pregnancy on infants

A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggests that mothers' sensitive caregiving after giving birth may erase some of the negative effects of stress during pregnancy on newborns.

17 Nov 2021

Long-term Pfizer vaccine-elicited SARS-CoV-2 antibody profile in breast milk

A new study indicates that the Pfizer vaccine induces antibodies in the breast milk against SARS-CoV-2.

17 Nov 2021

Youth who have persistent, distressing psychotic-like experiences show impairment in many areas

In a new study, researchers examined the association between distressing and persistent psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) in youth and important risk factors for psychopathology.

17 Nov 2021

Parental depression affects children's mental health and educational attainment

Children who live with a parent who has depression are more likely to develop depression and to not achieve educational milestones, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sinead Brophy of Swansea University, UK, and colleagues.

17 Nov 2021

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

Burns are one of the most common injuries suffered by Australians and one of the top causes of death in children under four. While survival rates for burns patients have improved substantially, treating paediatric burns remains challenging, especially with the rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria.

17 Nov 2021

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

Imagine a system that can detect within one second whether a newborn baby has jaundice, a condition affecting 60 per cent of infants, and in severe cases leading to brain damage and hearing loss.

17 Nov 2021

Nationwide Swedish study strengthens evidence for a third booster COVID vaccine dose

A nationwide study from Sweden investigates the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination against the risk of symptomatic infection, hospitalization, and death up to 9 months post-vaccination. This study is published on the Preprints with The Lancet website while awaiting peer review.

17 Nov 2021

Child Health News

Experts debate whether whole genome sequencing is necessary for all newborn babies

New mothers' placenta could help reduce brain injury in other growth-restricted babies

Real-world effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines

Vaccines and boosters remain strong against current SARS-CoV-2 variants

Boston Children's receives NIH grant to co-lead HEALthy Brain and Child Development study

Mothers' caregiving may erase negative effects of stress during pregnancy on infants

Long-term Pfizer vaccine-elicited SARS-CoV-2 antibody profile in breast milk

Youth who have persistent, distressing psychotic-like experiences show impairment in many areas

Parental depression affects children's mental health and educational attainment

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

Nationwide Swedish study strengthens evidence for a third booster COVID vaccine dose

SARS-CoV-2 replicates in human placenta with release of infectious viral particles

Pregnancy outcomes during the Jordanian COVID-19 national lockdown

Dyslexic children pick up visual information slower than their typically developing peers

Long-term study begins to evaluate COVID-19's effects on the overall health of children

SARS-CoV-2 transmission in schools limited when strict mitigation measures used

The case for vaccinating children under 12 against COVID-19

Penicillin can prevent progression of latent rheumatic heart disease in children

Increased screen time leads to more eye strain and convergence insufficiency in children

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