Pediatrics
Dr. Steven J. Jonas, a physician-scientist at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, has been awarded a $400,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels, bringing the total awarded to UCLA close to $2.8 million since 2010. This is Dr. Jonas' fourth grant from the
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Asian American immigrant populations show high selectivity in education compared to US-born individuals and those from their country of origin. Research suggests that contextual education, such as parental education, accounts for a portion of this high educational attainment. A recent study conducted by researchers at Baylor University explored the role
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Research conducted at the University of Liege in Liege, Belgium has revealed the significant impact of parent-child interactions on children's memory development. The study focused on the role of parental education level, metamemory repertoire, and metacognitive talk in shaping children's memory performance. The findings highlight the
Pediatrics
Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland have found that early childhood education and care participation is a key mechanism for reducing the achievement gap between children from different family backgrounds. The study, funded by the Research Council of Finland and the Finnish IT center for science, suggests that children
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Current research highlights the challenges faced by low birth weight children in achieving school readiness, a critical predictor of long-term educational, health, and economic outcomes. A study involving 1421 children aged 3-5 with birth weight less than 2,500 grams reveals that only 30% of them are on-track for school
Pediatrics
Respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) have been found to be associated with a significant proportion of pediatric antibiotic use in the United States, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California Berkeley. The study, which analyzed outpatient antibiotic prescriptions dispensed to children from 2008 to 2018,
Pediatrics
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, and Broad Clinical Labs have launched BrightSeq, a precision genomics initiative for pediatric cancer diagnostics and research. The initiative aims to design, validate, and implement novel clinical diagnostic and prognostic assays for rare pediatric cancers, with a focus on somatic molecular testing
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The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a settlement with Zoe Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Health, LLC, a healthcare provider in Columbus, Georgia. The company agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the EEOC. The lawsuit alleged that the company
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According to a recent study published in Pediatric Neurology, children with seizure disorders who have concomitant tachyarrhythmias have higher in-hospital mortality, increased morbidities, and prolonged hospitalization. The research, conducted by investigators at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), analyzed data from the National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2020,
Pediatrics
A new study has shed light on the specific locations of avascular necrosis (AVN) in pediatric leukemia/lymphoma patients undergoing high-dose steroid therapy. According to the research published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, AVN is a serious complication that affects multiple bones and joints, leading to significant pain and
Pediatrics
Research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) has highlighted the significant burden on healthcare systems, with a new study emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and multidisciplinary management for optimal care and improved outcomes. According to the study, TBI contributes substantially to the healthcare burden, with variability in patient
Pediatrics
A new research study sheds light on the posterior approach to the thoracic and lumbar spine in treating idiopathic scoliosis (IS), a common condition in pediatrics. The study emphasizes the importance of detailed anatomical understanding and efficient surgical techniques to minimize complications and reduce operative time. The research, conducted by
