Major Databases Link Up to Advance Autism Research
Researchers studying autism spectrum disorders (ASD) will soon have access to a vast range of data and research tools through…
Category: Pediatrics
Insufficient evidence for screening for newborn jaundice
According to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, there is insufficient evidence to assess the balance…
Fda awards three grants designed to stimulate development of pediatric medical devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the awarding of three grants to stimulate the development and availability of…
Brain emotion circuit sparks as teen girls size up peers
What is going on in teenagers' brains as their drive for peer approval begins to eclipse their family affiliations? Brain…
Stimulants and sudden death
A study examining stimulant use among children and adolescents found an association between stimulants and sudden unexplained death in youth…
Citalopram no better than placebo for autism
Citalopram, a medication commonly prescribed to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), was no more effective than a placebo at…
Adhd medication associated with higher academic performance
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take medication to treat the condition tend to do better in math…
Black teens, especially girls, at high risk for suicide attempts
Black American teens, especially females, may be at high risk for attempting suicide even if they have never been diagnosed…
Autism skews developing brain
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to stare at people's mouths rather than their eyes. Now, an NIH-funded study…
Childhood maltreatment undermines physical health
It's well known that early life experiences can affect a child's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development. A recent study funded…