A risk gene for dyslexia is associated with impairments in visual motion detection, according to a study published May 27 in The Journal of Neuroscience.
Category: children
Seasonal influenza vaccination of children predicted to be highly cost-effective in Thailand
Seasonal influenza vaccination of children is likely to represent good short-term value for money in Thailand, according to a study published this week in PLOS Medicine.
Infusions of donor bone marrow cells help children with inherited skin blistering
Promising results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare and debilitating skin condition have been published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
5 Inexpensive Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained This Summer
It doesn’t take long for the excitement of summer vacation to give way to boredom. Soon enough, your kids will be sitting around the house, playing video games and complaining that there is nothing to do. When boredom strikes, it’s time to rely on your creativity and find inexpensive ways to entertain your family. These […] The post 5 Inexpensive Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained This Summer appeared first on .
Better fine motor skills with delayed cord clamping
The importance of the umbilical cord for both the fetus and for newborn infants was demonstrated by researchers several years ago, in a study that received great international acclaim. In a follow-up study, the researchers have now been able to show an association between delayed cord clamping (DCC) and children’s fine motor skills at the age of four years, especially in boys.
Earthquakes prove to be an unexpected help in interpreting the brain activity of very premature babies
University of Helsinki researchers have partnered with Swedish and Australian researchers to create a “brainstorm barometer”, which allows computers to calculate the brain functions of very…
High altitudes linked to increased SIDS risk
Infants who live at altitudes above 8,000 ft may be at higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Colorado.
Delayed umbilical cord clamping associated with improved scores in fine-motor, social domains at 4 years of age
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord to help prevent iron deficiency in infancy was associated with improved scores in fine-motor and social skills in children at age 4, particularly in boys…
Just two sessions of CBT may prevent or delay cannabis use among teenagers
A study of at-risk British youth finds that a personalized cognitive behavior intervention may significantly prevent, reduce or delay cannabis use.
Communication made easier for children with cerebral palsy
A European initiative has developed a new brain-computer interface system to enhance communication skills of people with cerebral palsy from childhood, improving the relationship with their environment and the expression of emotions.
Can a little loving kindness improve our mental health?
Mindfulness – an ancient Buddhist approach to meditation – is attracting increasing attention in the 21st century as a non-invasive treatment for stress and depression. But can it improve mental well-being in young people?