Children's Health - Jan 2, 2024 - Gut microbiome diversity predicts cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children

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	Gut microbiome diversity predicts cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children Emerging evidence implicates the gut microbiome in cognitive outcomes and neurodevelopmental disorders, but the influence of gut microbial metabolism on typical neurodevelopment has not been explored in detail.

	Study reveals how measles virus mutates and spreads in the human brain Mayo Clinic researchers mapped how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a person who succumbed to a rare, lethal brain disease.

			Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25% Study analyzes nine years of data from Taco Bell restaurants, showing that nutritional menu labeling led to a 22-25% reduction in calories-per-transaction, supporting the effectiveness of the United States Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in promoting healthier dietary choices.

			Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy Review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology explores how the maternal microbiome during pregnancy influences the immune systems of the mother, fetus, and neonate, highlighting its impact on long-term health outcomes and the development of pregnancy complications.

			Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine's veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill The Endocrine Society, the world's oldest and largest professional medical society devoted to the study and treatment of hormone-related conditions, applauds Governor Mike Dewine's veto of a proposed Ohio law that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors.

	UW-Madison technology unveils autism gene's impact on early brain structure Technology developed at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to grow "rosettes" of brain and spinal tissue gives scientists new ways to study the growing human brain, including a recent study of how genetic mutations linked to autism affect early stages of human brain development.

	First case of COVID-caused vocal cord paralysis in teen reported by Mass Eye and Ear doctors Physician-researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, report the first pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

	Digital algorithm ePOCT+ successfully reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children, combating antimicrobial resistance Study demonstrates how the ePOCT+ digital algorithm effectively guides healthcare providers in prescribing antibiotics for children, significantly reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and addressing antimicrobial resistance without compromising patient outcomes.

	Home dust chemicals predict asthma and allergies in children Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chronic respiratory conditions that significantly impact their quality of life.

	Digital health algorithm drastically cuts antibiotic use in Tanzanian children A Nature Medicine study shows that the ePOCT+ digital health algorithm significantly reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children under 15 in Tanzania, highlighting its potential in combating antimicrobial resistance.

	How immune cells shape our earliest breaths Study profiles the development of immune cells in human lungs during embryonic and fetal stages, revealing their influence on epithelial cell fate and lung development.

	$2.4 million grant to fund project PAL for building diversity in speech-language pathology The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at Vanderbilt University have secured a $2,399,454 grant to fund a five-year project to address the need for diversity in highly trained professionals in speech-language pathology.

	Childhood trauma linked to chronic pain in adulthood Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to new research.

	UNF professor patents revolutionary ride-on mobility device for kids with disabilities Dr. Juan Aceros, University of North Florida engineering associate professor, has been granted two new U.S. patents that have the potential to help thousands of children with disabilities attain a higher degree of freedom and comfort over traditional mobility devices, such as wheelchairs.

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