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June 17, 2016
America’s growing problem
Averting the lifelong health risks and spiraling social costs of childhood obesity.
Outlook Magazine
May 4, 2016
Newborn screening test developed for rare, deadly neurological disorder
Goal is to speed diagnosis and treatment of Niemann-Pick type C.
News Release
April 29, 2016
Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemies
Preemies fed mostly breast milk had larger brains by their due dates than those who consumed small amounts or none.
News Release
April 29, 2016
Kids with more daily stress have more nightly asthma awakenings
Source: Reuters
April 25, 2016
Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growth
Mothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.
News Release
April 7, 2016
Gordon recognized for leading research on human microbiome
Award will aid efforts to understand gut microbiome and its effects on health, disease.
Medical Campus & Community
March 31, 2016
Children’s book raises mental health awareness
Book aims to destigmatize psychiatry and kids who receive mental health services.
Medical Campus & Community
March 30, 2016
New clues identified in childhood cancer syndrome
Findings may help doctors determine which issues are likely to manifest in those with NF1.
News Release
March 23, 2016
School of Medicine joins exclusive pediatric neuro-oncology consortium
Expands treatment options for children with brain tumors.
Medical Campus & Community
March 9, 2016
Standard practice of giving premature babies antibiotics needs to be rethought, argues new study
Source: Newsweek
March 8, 2016
Gut microbes linked to deadly intestinal disease in preemies
Findings will help develop new treatments and prevention strategies.
News Release
March 7, 2016
Studies offer hope for malnourished children
Source: New York Times
March 7, 2016
Preemies’ gut bacteria reveal vast scope of antibiotic resistance
Study supports push to minimize routine antibiotic use.
News Release
March 4, 2016
New guidelines open competitive sports to some athletes with heart conditions
News Release
February 26, 2016
Austin to receive Urology Care Foundation award
Pediatric research aims to advance treatments for congenital urinary obstruction.
National Leaders
February 23, 2016
Dietary link to stunted growth identified
Study links inadequate intake of amino acids to debilitating condition that affects millions .
News Release
February 20, 2016
Malnutrition and a battle of the microbiota
Source: NPR Science Friday
February 19, 2016
Study: Right gut bacteria may protect against malnutrition
Source: New York Times
February 18, 2016
How microbes make malnutrition worse
Source: The Atlantic
February 18, 2016
Targeting gut microbes may reverse effects of childhood malnutrition
Healthy microbes, breast milk component suggest new treatment approach, mouse study shows .
News Release
February 9, 2016
Is preschool depression something parents should worry about?
Source: Yahoo!
January 27, 2016
Siteman Cancer Center among leading institutions encouraging HPV vaccination
Only 40 percent of girls and 21 percent of boys in the U.S. are receiving the recommended three doses, an intervention proven to prevent certain cancers.
News Release
January 21, 2016
Keeping kids who have asthma healthy
Source: Washington Post
January 15, 2016
Poverty linked to childhood depression, changes in brain connectivity
Conditions associated with poverty appear to interfere with how key brain regions connect and increase depression risk in children.
News Release