In a new study, Christine Agdestein has surveyed several aspects of the postnatal check-up. Agdestein is…
Category: Children’s Health
Brain imaging reveals how stimulant drugs improve performance in ADHD
Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
Calcium signaling helps maintain protein quality in the endoplasmic reticulum
Calcium (Ca2+) drives many cellular functions, though the way it controls quality of proteins in the…
Aptamer Group and Alphazyme execute licensing agreement for synthetic aptamer-based enzyme modulation in hot-start PCR
Aptamer Group plc, a developer of synthetic oligonucleotide-based binding reagents for life sciences applications, and Alphazyme…
Illinois District Simplifies Back-to-School Shopping and Fundraises with SchoolKidz Kits
Back-to-school season can be a stressful time not just for teachers and students, but also for…
Holiday nutrition tips to help children feel their best – CHOC
By Kristin Feiler, culinary medicine dietitian at Rady Children’s Hospital Orange County (Rady Children’s) Practical holiday nutrition tips…
Wearable AI device detects early signs of frailty in older adults
University of Arizona researchers in the Gutruf Lab have developed a comfortable, easy-to-use wearable device that…
Winter safety tips for cold, ice and snow – CHOC
Reviewed by Amy Frias, community health educator at Rady Children’s Hospital Orange County (Rady Children’s) Winter…
DNA twisting controls how cells respond to estrogen
Estrogens, the main female sex hormone, although they also perform some functions in men, are involved…
New breakthrough expands possibilities for PET imaging
Imagine being able to watch organs and tissues work in real time. That’s the power of…