Pediatrics
A recently published study on Oncology research has revealed promising outcomes in the treatment of pediatric high-grade glioma (HGG) using conformal radiotherapy (CRT). The study, performed between July 1997 and January 2003, enrolled 34 pediatric patients with a median age of 13.2 years, who underwent CRT with a 2
Youth
A recent study conducted by C. Hofer and colleagues at Arizona State University examined the relationships among effortful control, ego resiliency, socialization, and social functioning in a sample of 182 French adolescents. The researchers found that effortful control and ego resiliency were positively correlated with adolescents' social functioning, particularly
Youth
A study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that natural mentoring relationships between nonparental adults and African American adolescent mothers can have a positive impact on their mental health. The study, led by N.M. Hurd and colleagues from the University of Michigan, followed 93 adolescent mothers
Scientists
A study published in Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews has shed light on the pediatric aspects of Graves' orbitopathy, a condition associated with Graves' disease. The research, conducted in London, United Kingdom, found that while pediatric Graves' disease is rare, children have a similar risk to adults of developing
Scientists
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have discovered that protein C inhibitor (PCI) regulates cathepsin L activity and cell-mediated tumor cell migration. According to the study, PCI inhibits cathepsin L with an inhibition rate of 3.0x10^5 M^-1 s^-1, suggesting a crucial role in hemostasis, cardiovascular, and metastatic
Youth
A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Pediatrics has highlighted the limitations of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and IGF-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) in diagnosing growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children. Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran studied 102 children with short stature between 2003 and 2005.
Youth
Research conducted in Khon Kaen, Thailand, reveals a concerning trend of rising type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among overweight schoolchildren. Between 10 and 15 years old, 594 out of 2156 children were identified as overweight, with 186 participating in the study. The findings indicate that T2DM
