Does Suspending Kids from School Harm Their Grades and Health?
Being suspended from school or sent to the office is tied to a big drop in grade point average (GPA), especially for Black and Latinx children.
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Breakthrough Drug Helps Children with New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes
A study found that children who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes need less supplemental insulin to keep their blood sugar in a healthy range if they use the immunotherapy drug teplizumab.
An AirPod-Sized Wearable That Can Relieve Kids’ Gut Pain
A small device placed behind the ear targets the nervous system to help reduce pain and provide relief for kids with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
How a Unique Summer Camp Connects Kids With Limb Differences
Camp Winning Hands is a free summer camp for kids and teens with limb differences, where campers enjoy all types of activities that are modified for their unique conditions.
Sleep-Wake Therapy Gives New Hope for Teens with Depression
A new intervention may help “night owl” kids adjust to their natural sleep-cycle rhythms, fulfill their school responsibilities and avoid depression.
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones with the New RSV Vaccines
The FDA recently approved the world’s first vaccines to prevent RSV for infants and elderly adults.
Malnutrition Early in Life Sets Stage for Poor Growth and Death
Babies who experience malnutrition may also experience worse cognitive development and have higher chances of death.
‘When Your Child Can’t Breathe, It Is Scary’
A specialized asthma clinic at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital provides personalized asthma care and education for East Bay children and their families.
Oakland Hospital First in West to Pioneer Beta Thalassemia Drug
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland is the first hospital in the West to administer a newly approved gene therapy to treat beta thalassemia with gene therapy, reducing the need for lifelong blood transfusions.
How to BEST Manage Mental Health and Pain of a Long-term Diagnosis?
Manvir, a young cancer patient, worked with the UCSF Benioff Oakland Braddock Emotional Support Team (BEST) to alleviate his emotional and physical pain from his treatments. A new gift will help expand BEST behavioral and mental health services to young cancer patients and their families.
To the Rescue: Head Doctor Uses Foam Helmets to Round Kids’ Heads
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland’s craniofacial clinic treats more than 400 children each year for head shape conditions with helmet therapy.
Unhappy Family or Trauma in Youth Leads to Poor Health in Old Age
Adverse experiences early in childhood and early life have been linked to lifelong health consequences.
Blood Test May Reduce Risk of Disability in Kids
An experimental blood test that reflects injury to nerve cells from multiple sclerosis (MS) was found to work for children with MS and other neurological conditions, even when they are symptom-free.
New Black Baby Equity Clinic Helps Infants and Moms Flourish
A new clinic will match Black babies with Black healthcare providers to improve outcomes for both moms and kids.
