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Newsweekworld10 days ago
Sydney Girl’s Wilms Tumor Shrinks After Chemotherapy Before Kidney Removal Surgery
Katie Cullen's 4-year-old daughter Ayla received a stage 3 Intermediate Risk Wilms tumor diagnosis in January 2026 following months of symptoms including fatigue, hives, and an abdominal lump. The tumor shrank from 11 to 6 centimeters after chemotherapy before surgery removed her…
Euronewsworld10 days agoUpdated
11-Year-Old Ontario Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Encounter at Cottage
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died after contracting rabies from a bat encountered at a northern cottage. The case followed a 19-day incubation period with initial symptoms misdiagnosed as Bell's palsy.
Newsweekscience22 days ago
Toddler Audrey Scott Diagnosed With High-Risk Infant Metastatic Medulloblastoma After Routine Checkup
Audrey Scott, 2, completed initial treatment including 21 surgeries and 10 chemotherapy rounds. The family now faces an evidence-free zone with no standard pathway forward.
New York Postscience35 days ago
Study Finds Earlier Egg Introduction Linked to Lower Egg Allergy Rates in Infants
A study of Australian infants found egg allergy prevalence fell from over 9 percent to 7.6 percent when eggs were introduced earlier. The research compared two population samples of one-year-olds and was published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.
science41 days ago
Doctors Report Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Among Children
Physicians across the United States are treating more children for whooping cough, bacterial infections, and rotavirus. National data show increases for some diseases while others remain limited to local observations.
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Mother Describes Repeated Dismissals Before Daughter's Craniosynostosis Diagnosis
A parent reported that doctors initially attributed her infant's sleep issues and head-shape changes to normal variation. After multiple visits, a new physician arranged an urgent hospital referral that led to a craniosynostosis diagnosis.
finance.yahoo.comworld49 days ago
Father Recognizes Stroke Signs in 7-Year-Old Son at Ohio Pool
Bo Mueller noticed his son Geno staggering and showing facial droop while entering a pool in July 2025. Geno was flown to Cleveland Clinic for emergency clot removal and has since returned to school.
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Newsweekscience49 days ago
Tennessee Toddler Loses Both Legs After Rapid Sepsis Onset
An 18-month-old girl from Tennessee developed sepsis from strep pneumonia after an initial flu-like illness in October 2023. She required life support, heart surgery, and two leg amputations. Her mother now shares the case to highlight early detection.
Newsweekscience49 days ago
Utah Mother Describes Son's Neonatal Meningitis Recovery
Ashley Morin reported that her son Nolan developed bacterial meningitis at seven days old. Doctors initially advised withdrawing care after scans showed brain abscesses. Nolan survived, received a shunt, and now approaches his third birthday with managed epilepsy.
usatoday.comworld50 days ago
Ohio Boy, 7, Survives Stroke After Father Notices Symptoms
Seven-year-old Geno Mueller experienced stroke symptoms at a pool in July 2025. His father recognized the signs and sought immediate help, leading to emergency surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
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abcnews.go.comworld50 days ago
More children's hospitals add facility dogs for patient support
Several children's hospitals have introduced full-time facility dogs that assist with procedures, movement, and emotional support. Research cited in the coverage links short interactions with the dogs to lower pain, stress, and blood pressure readings. Programs continue to expand…
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Fortunefinance51 days ago
Facility Dogs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Provide Emotional Support to Patients
Four full-time facility dogs work at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, assisting children during medical procedures and daily activities. Research indicates short interactions with the dogs can lower stress indicators and improve well-being. Hospitals obtain the dogs from nonprofit…
New York Postscience52 days ago
Toddler Diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome After Ear Infections and Developmental Regression
Cody Carroll began experiencing recurring ear infections and hearing loss at age two. He later received a diagnosis of Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare inherited disorder that leads to progressive neurological decline.
foxnews.comworld56 days ago
Pediatricians Group Issues Updated Drowning Prevention Guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new recommendations on drowning prevention Monday ahead of the summer swimming season. The guidelines address supervision, swimming lessons, life jackets, and CPR training.
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The Independentworld60 days ago
NHS Approves Two Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved nusinersen and risdiplam for routine NHS use in England. The treatments were previously available only through a special access scheme. Muscular Dystrophy UK reports that the therapies have enabled 73 children wit…
winnipegfreepress.comfinance63 days ago
Pediatricians Group Issues Updated Guidance Calling for Protected School Recess
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its first updated policy statement on recess in 13 years. The guidance recommends that schools protect unstructured play time and never withhold it for academic or disciplinary reasons. It cites research linking recess to improved acade…
Fox Newsscience63 days ago
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recess Guidance After More Than a Decade
The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance Monday urging schools to protect recess time, citing benefits for focus, social skills and physical activity. The policy comes as up to 40 percent of districts have cut recess since the mid-2000s amid rising childhood o…
news.sky.compolitics67 days ago
British Medical Association Ends Formal Opposition to Cass Review After Completing Its Own Evaluation
The BMA announced on May 7 2026 that it no longer opposes the Cass Review after completing its own evaluation. Professor David Strain, lead author of the BMA critique, said Dr. Hilary Cass had been vindicated in her methodological approach. The shift follows the organization's ea…
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Peanut Allergy Treatment Succeeds in 82 Percent of Toddlers in Swedish Study
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet treated children aged one to three years with peanut allergies by feeding them gradually increasing small amounts of peanut puffs over three years. After the treatment period, 82 percent of children in the treatment group could eat at least th…