Pediatrics

Because viral infections can be controlled by T-cells, the body's infection-fighting white blood cells, the Children's National Hospital first-in-humans Phase 1 dose escalation trial aimed to determine the safety of... view more  …

A follow up study seeks to reduce in adult life of those born preterm at very low birth weight The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is investigating the health and well-being of adults who were born preterm at very low birth…

Both the survival rate and the incidence of neuroblastoma have increased in the last decennia, as was shown by a study from the Princess Máxima Center. The improved chance of survival and the increase in the number of patients has been…

Credit: Daniel Whisenant Progeria is a very rare disease that affects about one in 18 million children and results in premature aging and death in adolescence from complications of cardiovascular disease. In a study on mice and…

Teens and preteens are no strangers to depression: 1 in 4 parents say their child knows a peer with depression; 1 in 10 say a child's peer has committed suicideCredit: The C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at…

CHOP cardiologists report milestone results for Fontan survivors in multicenter, phase 3 FUEL TrialCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia The largest-ever clinical trial of a medication for pediatric cardiology patients found…

Credit: University of Saskatchewan Using a relevant animal model (pigs), University of Saskatchewan researchers have shown that mild Zika virus infection in fetuses can cause abnormal brain development in apparently healthy young animals.…

A poster presentation at the AHA Scientific Sessions shows successful implementation of virtual care delivered directly to patients and families via technology Philadelphia - (November 17, 2019) - Health provider follow-ups delivered via…

Mobile, wearable device the size of a Band-Aid could allow babies to leave the hospital and be monitored from homeCredit: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Mass. - November 14, 2019 - Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute…

Richard Jonas MD, Children's National chief of cardiac surgery, to highlight upcoming NIH-funded trial that will use cardiopulmonary bypass to deliver mesenchymal stromal cells for brain growth and regeneration Philadelphia, Pa. -…