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June 16, 2021
Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babies
Findings may lead to new therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis.
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June 15, 2021
School-based COVID-19 testing initiative focuses on vulnerable populations
$8 million for projects in St. Louis County and Maryland aimed at safely returning students, teachers to classrooms.
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June 10, 2021
Study sheds light on treatment options for devastating childhood brain cancer
Some but not all radiation therapy can be safely reduced in medulloblastoma.
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May 19, 2021
Scientists discover rare genetic condition that attacks kids’ immune systems
Disease can cause frequent infections, enlarged organs, death.
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April 16, 2021
Njoku named director of pediatric anesthesiology division
Also becomes anesthesiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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March 19, 2021
COVID-19 transmission rare in schools with masking, distancing, contact tracing
Safe, in-person learning focus of CDC collaboration.
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March 17, 2021
Brain rewires itself after injury ‘on the edge of what’s compatible with life’
Stroke suffered as newborn went undetected for 13 years.
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March 4, 2021
Clinical trial in children to investigate rare inflammatory disorder linked to COVID-19
Study examines immunologic roots of severe disease after infection with novel coronavirus.
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February 18, 2021
Plans underway for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials
Trials to help determine how well immune systems of children respond to vaccines that are shown to be safe, effective in adults.
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February 17, 2021
For bleeding patients, can cold storage of platelets improve blood clotting?
$26 million in funding to help determine whether cold platelets can reduce blood loss more effectively than those stored at room temperature .
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January 4, 2021
For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessary
Research shows no benefits for infants.
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November 24, 2020
Severe scoliosis in African Americans focus of $3.2 million grant
Study examines genetic risk factors associated with spinal curvature.
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November 19, 2020
Young people with disabilities focus of COVID-19 testing grant
$5 million grant to fund saliva tests for students, teachers, staff in schools operated by Special School District of St. Louis County.
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November 19, 2020
Clinical trial to evaluate sepsis treatment in children
Trial will enroll patients with life-threatening condition.
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October 2, 2020
Basis of developmental disabilities focus of $11.3 million in grants
Research to examine genetic, environmental factors linked to such disabilities and how to improve lives of those affected.
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September 4, 2020
Rubenstein named director of pediatric allergy and pulmonary medicine division
Physician-scientist noted for expertise in cystic fibrosis.
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August 28, 2020
COVID-19 disproportionately affects developmentally disabled
In great need of in-person supports, developmentally disabled are overlooked in pandemic-related decisions, experts say.
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August 23, 2020
African American children with autism experience long delays in diagnosis
Such delays lead to serious disparities in access to developmental therapy.
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August 4, 2020
Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19
Researchers find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to virus.
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July 23, 2020
Gut microbes might might keep malnourished children from growing
Source: New York Times
June 16, 2020
Previously undetected brain pulses may help circuits survive disuse, injury
Research may lead to treatment advances for patients with immobilizing illness, injury.
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June 4, 2020
4 ways to help if your kid is depressed
Source: New York Times
May 26, 2020
$13.7 million to further adolescent brain development study
Grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse to extend landmark study.
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April 27, 2020
Potential biomarker for autism identified in infants
Low levels of neuropeptide in babies’ cerebrospinal fluid linked to later diagnosis.
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March 16, 2020
Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in preemies
Keeps gut bacteria from moving into bloodstream.
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January 28, 2020
1 in 4 kids who get antibiotics in children’s hospitals are prescribed the drugs incorrectly
Overuse contributes to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.
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December 24, 2019
Why isn’t there a vaccine for staph?
New approach points to untapped immune cells, early immunization.
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December 11, 2019
Questioning ‘the newer the better’ for blood transfusions
Source: New York Times
December 10, 2019
In transfusions for children, fresh and older blood are equally effective
Large, global study may change hospital transfusion practices.
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December 10, 2019
Why doesn’t deep-brain stimulation work for everyone?
Personalized brain maps could improve treatment for Parkinson's disease, other neurological conditions.
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November 26, 2019
Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environments
Research reinforces need for frequent hand washing.
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November 22, 2019
Brain imaging of babies with Down syndrome focus of $11.5 million grant
School of Medicine leading multicenter study aimed at understanding brain development in babies with the condition.
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November 15, 2019
How do I know if my kid needs antibiotics
Source: New York Times
October 14, 2019
Drug reduces risk of pneumonia in newborn mice
May lead to new way to protect premature infants from pneumonia.
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September 19, 2019
Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant
$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment.
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September 17, 2019
School of Medicine receives award to develop physician-scientists
Burroughs Wellcome Fund institutional award aims to boost number of doctors who also conduct research.
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