Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is partnering with the Madelyn James Pediatric Cancer Foundation to make long, continuous leukemia treatments easier for children to manage — and to honor the legacy of a beloved young doctor. The program, called “Backpacks with […]
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For many new parents, breastfeeding isn’t just a physical challenge—it’s an emotional guessing game. Is the baby getting enough milk? Is my supply sufficient? These questions often go unanswered, leading to stress, early weaning, and a reliance on formula that
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Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable force in healthcare—evolving rapidly even since Medgadget’s farewell. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of
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A young child facing septic shock and failure of five organ systems was saved by a first-of-its-kind therapeutic device developed at Michigan Medicine. The child, a leukemia patient with a prior kidney transplant, arrived at the emergency room with a
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A study from Washington University in St. Louis reveals that sleep variability—captured via wearable devices—may help predict preterm birth risk. Researchers analyzed actigraphy data from 665 pregnant individuals, focusing on sleep duration, timing, and consistency during the first two trimesters.
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) have developed a groundbreaking device called BiophysicaL Immune Profiling for Infants (BLIPI). This first-of-its-kind system provides real-time insights into newborns’ immune function using
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Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing pediatric burn care, offering young patients a powerful tool to manage pain during treatment. Researchers at Griffith University have explored how immersive VR experiences can serve as a distraction, reducing the need for traditional pain
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Digital technologies are poised to transform pediatric nursing by enhancing safety and personalization in care. Dr. Karin Plummer from Griffith University highlights the potential of AI-powered clinical decision support, wearable biosensors, and chatbots to improve outcomes for children, especially those
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