Tag: Pediatrics
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Lysosome Dysfunction Linked to Infant Failure to Thrive
Neonatal intestinal disorders that prevent infants from getting the nutrients they need may be caused by defects in the lysosomal system, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Investigating Mechanisms of Fibrogenesis in Fetal Liver Disease
Peter Whitington, MD, professor in Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, found signaling pathways and tubule cell formation that drive fibrosis in gestational alloimmune liver disease.
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Music Eases Kids’ Pain After Surgery
Pediatric patients who listened to 30 minutes of music or audiobooks of their choosing had a significant reduction in pain after major surgery, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Considering Whole Genome Sequencing for Newborns
In a recent Northwestern Medicine exploratory study, genetics experts considered incorporating whole genome sequencing into traditional newborn screening, revealing varying opinions about handling the future of genomics.
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Uncovering the Mechanisms Behind Recovery from Childhood Egg Allergies
Northwestern Medicine scientists uncovered that allergic children who develop a natural tolerance to egg protein produce more of an anti-inflammatory protein, providing a potential biomarker to differentiate previously-allergic patients from children who still have the allergy.
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Children’s Relentless Seizures Halted By New Drug
A recent publication documents the first clinical application for pediatric patients with refractory status epilepticus, a life-threatening form of seizure disorder, providing hope for treatment.
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Area of Scholarly Concentration Enhances Medical Education
Students and faculty mentors share the importance of the Area of Scholarly Concentration, a four-year longitudinal project in biomedical research or a medically related field, as part of the new curriculum.
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New Understanding of Cystic Fibrosis Gene Expression
Nehal Gosalia, ’14 PhD, examined the role of architectural proteins in regulation of expression of the cystic fibrosis gene.
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Investigating Spiral Formation in the Cornea
Northwestern Medicine and University of Illinois at Chicago scientists proposed a framework for the development of epithelial cells forming spiral patterns in the cornea of the eye.
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Schools Without Health Plans, Unprepared to Handle Life-threatening Emergencies
Through a partnership between Northwestern’s Center for Community Health and the Chicago Public School (CPS) Office of Student Health and Wellness, a new study focused on understanding the chronic disease reporting and management process in order to better serve the health care needs of CPS students with conditions such as asthma and food allergies.
