Pediatrics

Childhood brain cancer research breakthrough could transform treatment, international study finds

Emory researchers study the behavior of heart cells in space to find better treatment strategies on Earth

The Rally Foundation helps get effective treatments to kids who ‘don’t have time to wait’

Addressing the growing mental health crisis among youth: 5 questions with Sofia Chaudhary

Research Roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff

Emory University receives $3.1 million NIH grant to improve quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis

Children at risk: Emory study uncovers the hidden dangers of secondhand vape exposure

Emory faculty recognized among world's most influential researchers

Maturation of visual pathways spotlights early effects of social status on social development

Emory School of Nursing receives gift to train pediatric psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners

Researchers find lorlatinib to be safe and effective treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma

Emory Department of Pediatrics ranks No. 1 for NIH research grants

Study shows targeted therapy for pediatric high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma reduces relapse

Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff

Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff

Young children and COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19: Testing the tests

Emory scientists part of global team tracking SARS-CoV-2 variant immunology

Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff

Monkeys’ atypical social behaviors may provide insights into autism genetics

Emory receives $15.4 million NIH grant to see if COVID tests detect variants

Winship research contributes to FDA approval of first-ever drug for acute GVHD

Emory, Children’s join NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence network

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine safe, spurs immune response in kids ages 5 to 11

Female blood donors linked to better outcomes for transfused preterm infants

Emory research contributions built path to COVID-19 vaccine

NIH awards Emory and partners $27.6M for pediatric HIV cure research

COVID-19 vaccine antibodies weaker vs. Delta/Kappa viral variants

MOMI-Vax study evaluates COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and postpartum

How two SARS-CoV-2 variants affect antibodies from vaccines

Emory Department of Pediatrics leads nation in NIH research funding

Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff

Emory Fragile X Center: $8 million NIH grant supports next-generation neuroscience

High antiviral antibody levels may herald pediatric COVID-19 complication

Research Roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff

In animal models, a 'shocking' step toward a potential HIV cure

DeKalb County Schools, Emory to establish school-based health centers

Emory and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta now part of nationwide pediatric emergency research network

Mumps study shows immunity gaps among vaccinated people

Pediatric hematologists introduce 'The Atlanta Protocol' a novel way to treat pediatric hemophilia A patients

PCORI engagement award will build capacity for intestinal disease in premature infants

3q29 deletion survey: distinct social profile, high ASD risk

Scientists track brain tumor turncoats with advanced imaging

Lenses model valuable for medical education

Squishing blood stem cells could facilitate harvest for transplants

Starving leukemia cells by targeting amino acids

Sifting through signs of inflammation to analyze causes of Crohn's disease

First genetic clue for elusive pediatric liver disease

Racial disparities in asthma related to health care access, environmental factors

CDC-funded research aims to improve children's recovery from mild traumatic brain injury

No bleeding required: anemia detection via smartphone

Zika may hijack mother-fetus immunity route

Study: Majority of children unable to distinguish real guns from toy guns

Instant soups pose risk for scald burns in children

Marcus Autism Center Director awarded Ruane Prize by Brain and Behavior Research Foundation

Researchers suggest a global alternative for accurate child body measurements

The Marcus Foundation renews support for 15 physician researchers

Cells in "little brain" have distinctive metabolic needs

NIH $3 million grant will enable researchers to tackle sickle cell disease with new technologies

Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute launches with focus on research and training

Fragile X: New drug strategy corrects behavioral + biochemical measures in mouse model

ASK Day encourages parents to ask about unlocked guns in homes where their children play

Sugars in infant formulas pose risk to babies with inherited metabolic disorder

Brick by brick: assembly of the measles virus

Mini-vessel device probes blood interactions in malaria, sickle cell disease

Researchers advise long-term monitoring of infants infected with Zika early after birth

Flow of spinal fluid disrupted in inherited developmental disorder

Repeated anesthesia in infancy increases anxiety-linked behavior in nonhuman primates

Miniature 'bleeding' device eases study of clotting disorders

Kids' well visits linked to lower appendicitis complications

Helping the brain prune bad habits

Space station will host stem cells for heart research

Emory School of Medicine appoints Lucky Jain as Chair of Pediatrics

New digestive/liver disease gene identified by international team

Marcus Autism Center receives Autism Center of Excellence designation from NIH

New NICU camera system helps parents and patients in Johns Creek

Study: Childhood obesity between ages 5 and 14 could be adult obesity indicator

Child-friendly app gives young cancer patients a voice

How young children perceive world is guided by genetics and disrupted in autism

Two Emory hospitals recognized as Georgia Safe to Sleep Hospitals

New study advances understanding on treatment of pediatric feeding disorders

Study finds minority children prescribed ADHD medication more likely to discontinue treatment

RISK study reveals new precision medicine approach to Crohn's and colitis

Scientists show 'matchmaker' role for protein behind SMA

Zika virus blindfolds immune alarm cells

Blood work: Patient and doctor

Double vision: seeing viruses by both light and electron microscopy

Threading the RSV needle: live attenuated vaccine effective in animals

Grand Challenges Explorations grant supports research in global health and development

New study: Toddlers with autism don't avoid eye contact but do miss its significance

Children with feeding tubes benefit most from multidisciplinary care

Emory Metabolic Nutrition Program awarded $1.2M for nutrition therapy program for inherited metabolic disorders

Mutations in bone cells can drive leukemia in neighboring stem cells

Genome study identifies risk genes in African Americans with inflammatory bowel disease

Strength tests for platelets

Gestational age estimated through DNA methylation

Kotler fields questions about dangerous exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Emory schools part of NIH environmental research award

Platelet biomechanics sheds light on coronary disease

Tapping evolution to improve biotech products