May 8, 2018 Cellphones at Summer Camp: Research Explores the Effects Dr. Ashley DeHudy discusses a new study that probes the benefits and drawbacks of digital media use among child and teen campers. Research
April 30, 2018 Exploring the Link Between Childhood Curiosity and School Achievement Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, a new analysis finds. Research
March 14, 2018 Should Young Children Wait a Year to Start Kindergarten? Parents may be unsure whether to “redshirt” 5-year-olds from kindergarten. But holding them back has little benefit, a child clinical psychologist says. Research
December 19, 2017 Some Newborns with Chronic Illness Show Signs of Serious Sleep Problems at Birth Dr. Shellhaas discusses a new study finds that babies with spina bifida have early symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing that could contribute to lifelong issues with neurodevelopment. Research
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
