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January 23, 2018
Genetic lung disease’s molecular roots identified
Insight into primary ciliary dyskinesia could aid treatment.
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January 16, 2018
Pediatric physician-scientists struggle for funding
Potential implications for research discoveries.
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January 2, 2018
Formula made with cow’s milk does not increase diabetes risk
Study examined children predisposed to the disease.
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December 12, 2017
A key to tackling childhood obesity: Involve families and follow up
Parents modeling healthy behaviors leads to markedly better outcomes.
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December 11, 2017
Generation at risk: America’s youngest facing mental health crisis
Source: NBC Nightly News
October 30, 2017
Early childhood adversities linked to health problems in tweens, teens
Study is first to point to brain changes that underlie poor health in some children.
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October 25, 2017
Khanna named chief of pediatric radiology
Also becomes radiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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October 18, 2017
New gene-altering treatment offered for certain blood cancers
CAR-T immunotherapy may help patients who don’t respond to standard treatments.
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September 28, 2017
Gordon receives 2017 Horwitz Prize
‘Father of microbiome’ honored for revealing importance of gut microbes in human health, disease.
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September 26, 2017
Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections
Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection.
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September 20, 2017
Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes
Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.
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September 19, 2017
Pet, pest allergens linked to reduced asthma risk
Bacteria associated with allergens may play key role.
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September 1, 2017
Bacharier named inaugural Strunk Chair to advance pediatric asthma research
Pediatric allergist was Strunk's mentee, research partner.
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August 3, 2017
Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu
Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.
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July 12, 2017
In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalities
Twin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.
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June 14, 2017
French named director of pediatric rheumatology division
Physician recognized as a leader in the field.
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June 12, 2017
$10 million gift to benefit Center for Genome Sciences
Harry Edison Foundation supports research on gut microbiome.
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May 4, 2017
Quayle named director of pediatric emergency medicine
Physician also to be installed as Dana Brown Chair for Emergency Medicine.
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April 28, 2017
Salute calls for community commitment to youth
The SPOT earns recognition as health advocacy organization of the year.
Source: The St. Louis American
April 5, 2017
Pediatrics names vice chair of clinical affairs, strategic planning
Gastroenterologist Mark Lowe to help expand outpatient programs.
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March 28, 2017
Proliferation of marijuana ads alarms addiction researchers
More than half of young marijuana users encounter online ads, survey finds .
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February 14, 2017
New guidance developed for children hospitalized with mild head trauma
Risk score determines whether kids with abnormal CT scans require ICU care.
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February 9, 2017
Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autism
Multicenter research effort may help identify autism risk earlier in life.
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February 8, 2017
NICU study highlights need to reduce loud noises, boost beneficial sounds
Study measures noise in open wards, private rooms.
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February 1, 2017
$4 million funds study of sickle cell disease in teens, adults
Research to focus on improving outcomes for those with condition.
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January 31, 2017
Early signs of anxiety, depression may be evident in newborns
Brain scans may indicate clues to later problems .
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January 30, 2017
‘Mini-guts’ offer clues to pediatric GI illness
Model shows how viruses enter intestine.
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December 14, 2016
Depressed children respond differently to rewards than other kids
Brains react less robustly to success, rewards.
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December 1, 2016
New director of pediatric critical care medicine division named
Bubeck Wardenburg noted for expertise in bacterial infections.
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November 7, 2016
New technique aids search for genetic roots of disease
Researchers can create sets of mutated DNA sequences quickly, cheaply.
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October 7, 2016
Methadone provides pain relief for kids with sickle cell
Relieves pain more quickly, lasts longer than other drugs.
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May 4, 2016
Newborn screening test developed for rare, deadly neurological disorder
Goal is to speed diagnosis and treatment of Niemann-Pick type C.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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