Department of Pediatrics - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Epinephrine could reduce hospitalizations in pediatric intensive care after a severe allergic reaction

Montreal Children's Hospital — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:47 +0000

Research confirms the use of epinephrine before arrival at the hospital significantly reduces intensive care admissions for anaphylactic reactions

AI analysis challenges autism diagnosis criteria

�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Newsroom — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:16:48 +0000

Researchers suggest behavioural traits are more telling than social communication and interaction factors, so diagnostic focus should be sharpened

An analysis of digital health records using large language models (LLMs) is challenging a long-held belief about the clinical identifiers of autism.

In preparing children for a racially unequal society, families of colour can benefit from more support, study finds

�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Newsroom — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:30:23 +0000

Researcher says parents should double down on key messages, which focus on feeling pride, valuing diversity and recognizing and responding to discrimination.

A �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨-led team of researchers has gained insight into how parents of colour in the United States approach discussions with their children aimed at teaching them the skills they need to survive and thrive in a racially unequal society.

Franco Carnevale: a lifelong commitment to respecting and elevating children’s voices

Hena Kon — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:03:58 +0000

With expertise in nursing, psychology and ethics, and deep respect for the moral agency of children, Franco Carnevale advocates for their right to be heard in decisions that impact their medical care.

New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy

�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Newsroom — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:06:02 +0000

Preclinical study suggests the compound could restore lost muscle for patients with the rare degenerative disorder

A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.

�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost the natural repair abilities of muscle stem cells. Current treatments can slow muscle damage, but don’t address the root problem.

Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find

�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Newsroom — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:16:22 +0000

Study of fully vaccinated children finds a link between stunted growth and weakened immunity, suggesting combatting child hunger could help prevent the disease’s spread

Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity.

A study involving over 600 fully vaccinated children in South Africa found those who were undernourished had substantially lower levels of antibodies against measles.

Hypertensive pregnancy and cardiovascular risks: New insights

Research Institute of the �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Health Centre (The Institute) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:28:32 +0000

Study highlights the need for enhanced cardiovascular care during pregnancy

A new study has uncovered critical insights into the connection between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and life-threatening cardiovascular complications during delivery. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research highlights how the severity and type of HDP—such as chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, and HELLP syndrome—significantly impact health risks for pregnant individuals.

Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Newsroom — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:24:09 +0000

Researchers find patterns in anaphylaxis symptoms that could help people manage their health risks

Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with all anaphylactic allergies.

Baby on board – �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ researchers study infant language discrimination and early crawling behaviour

Timothy Gouldson — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:33:34 +0000

Using a patented, scaled-down skateboard called ‘Joey’, the �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Babylab Crawl-To-Listen project is trying to demonstrate that infants recognize familiar and unfamiliar languages at the early crawling stage. Studies have shown that early crawling behaviour is not just reflexive, but that babies intentionally move their bodies towards their own goal.

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

RI-MUHC — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:44:01 +0000

Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling for individuals suffering from infertility, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriages and androgenetic hydatidiform mole.