Pediatric

**Brain Development Atlas Reveals Secrets of Pediatric Brain Tumors** – New Genetic Study Offers Groundbreaking Insights and Potential Treatments for Pediatric Brain Cancer!

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Stockholm, Sweden – Researchers at the Karolinska Institute have unveiled a groundbreaking atlas that sheds light on the early genetic development of the brain from weeks 6 to 13 of embryonic growth. This innovative work offers a comprehensive look at gene regulation across various brain regions, going beyond previous studies that focused mainly on the cortex. The newly created brain atlas is poised to enhance our understanding of developmental errors that lead to pediatric brain …

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Pediatric Hospital Overwhelmed: Children’s Hospital Running Out of Beds Due to Spike in Respiratory Illnesses – Experts Concerned About Unusual Symptoms and Possible Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, is facing a bed shortage due to a sudden increase in hospitalizations of young children with respiratory illnesses. Dr. Joel Waddell, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, reported that the hospital staff is overwhelmed caring for a higher number of patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, and other respiratory diseases. Typically, cases decrease in the spring as the cold and flu season wanes, but …

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Melatonin Mishaps: Pediatric Exposures on the Rise Reach Alarming Levels

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Atlanta, Georgia – The number of children unintentionally ingesting melatonin in various forms, such as gummies and tablets, has seen a significant spike over the past two decades. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the instances of pediatric melatonin exposures have surged in recent years. Anticipating a 530 percent rise in calls to poison centers for pediatric melatonin incidents between 2012 and 2021, the CDC reported an estimated …

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