August 4, 2017 Study: Most Newborns with Epilepsy Benefit from Genetic Testing Data show that the majority of neonatal epilepsy is linked to identifiable genetic causes, which may help guide treatment and family genetic counseling. Research
November 16, 2017 Black Box Warning Slows, but Doesn’t Stop, Codeine for Kids After Tonsil and Adenoid Removal In a new study, 1 in 20 privately insured children were prescribed codeine after common surgeries, despite the FDA warning on significant safety risks. Research
November 2, 2017 Study: Most U.S. Adults Say Today’s Children Have Worse Health Prospects Dr. Freed discusses the results of this U-M-led study. Research
September 18, 2017 Poll: Parents not confident schools can assist child with chronic disease, mental health issues With school underway, national poll looks at whether parents think schools are equipped to handle health issues, from minor cuts to Research
September 14, 2017 Chad Carr’s Tumor Offers Genetic Clues for DIPG Research Dr. Koschmann discusses how donated tumor tissue from a 5-year-old brain cancer patient uncovers the key and early role of a less-understood genetic mutation in the cancer’s fatal course. Research
August 31, 2017 Groundbreaking Leukemia Treatment ‘a Whole New Approach’ to Fighting Cancer Dr. Yanik comments on FDA approval of CAR T-cell therapy, a state-of-the-art immune-therapy trial to target childhood leukemia. Mott is poised to offer the treatment — one of a select few sites in the country Research
October 16, 2016 Pay-to-Play May Keep Some Kids Out of School Activities Costs may prevent kids from lower-income families from participating in sports, arts or clubs. But schools can do more to help, experts say. Research
January 16, 2017 When Should Kids Stay Home Sick from School? Many parents aren’t sure when their kids should stay home sick or when it is OK to pack them off to school, tissues in tow, a new poll finds. Research
March 19, 2017 Improving ECMO Strategies, Outcomes for Children with Critical Cardiac Disease A newly launched multicenter study analyzes the use of emergency mechanical circulatory support among critically ill children with cardiovascular conditions. Research
January 24, 2017 Body Cooling Vs Active Fever Prevention No differences were found in neurobehavioral function between children in two temperature treatment groups a year after cardiac arrest in a hospital setting. Research
