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Non-White Newborns With Cystic Fibrosis More Likely To Be Missed in Screening
Cystic fibrosis is missed more often in newborn screenings for non-white than white babies, creating higher risk for irreversible lung damage and other serious outcomes in Black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian and Alaska Native newborns.
UCSF Researchers Discover How Vascular Cells Develop in Prenatal Brain
UCSF has revealed how blood vessel cells develop in the prenatal human brain, paving the way to fully understand the role of these cells in healthy brain development and disease.
Neighborhood Characteristics Affect How Often a Child Visits Emergency Department
Children living in neighborhoods with greater hardships, such as substandard housing or high pollution, are more likely to use emergency departments, including for complaints that could be managed by their pediatricians, a new study led by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals found.
Half of Moms of Kids with Autism Have High Depressive Symptoms
About 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms over 18 months, while rates were much lower (6% to 13.6%) for mothers with neurotypical children in the same period, UCSF researchers report in a new study.
New Pediatric Tumor Identifications Could Help Predict Chemo Response
A new UCSF study sheds light on the diversity within the most common type of pediatric liver tumor and suggests a way forward for more precise chemotherapy treatment.
Elevated Tween Screen Time Linked to Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Tweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorders, with social media having an especially strong influence, a new UCSF-led study found.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5: UCSF Explains What You Should Know
Parents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and young children against COVID-19. Our expert looks at potential vaccine side effects, risks of COVID-19, access and vaccine effectiveness in children.
