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Celiac Disease Researchers Link Early-Life Environmental Triggers with Changes in the Developing Gut Microbiome

By Brian Burns | Pediatrics | 0 comment | 22 December, 2020 | 1

A study of 31 infants genetically predisposed to celiac disease represents helps to shed more light on how the disease is triggered.

Exploring the Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on New Mothers

By Gloria Rosado | COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics | 0 comment | 16 April, 2020 | 0

Mass General researcher Sharon Dekel, PhD, is launching a study to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting new mothers.

A Matter of Touch: Researchers Uncover A New Source of Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Brian Burns | Autism Spectrum Disorders, Molecular Biology | 0 comment | 20 November, 2019 | 0

Researchers have identified a new source for the symptoms of touch overreactivity in some individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Researcher Studies Grandson’s Rare Genetic Mutation

By Gloria Rosado | Genetics & Genomics, Neurology, Pediatrics | 0 comment | 14 November, 2019 | 0

Mass General’s Marian DiFiglia, PhD, is working to advance research on the rare genetic mutation that affects her grandson.

How Mothers Help Build the Immune Systems of their Children During Pregnancy

By Gloria Rosado | HIV & AIDS, Infectious Disease, MGH Research Scholars, Pediatrics, Rheumatology & Immunology | 0 comment | 1 October, 2019 | 0

To understand more about infant immunity and how to enhance it, a research team led by Galit Alter, PhD investigated how certain antibodies are transferred from mother to child during pregnancy.

It’s Firepit Season: What Parents Should Know to Keep Kids Safe

By Brian Burns | Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics | 0 comment | 27 August, 2019 | 0

Researchers have found increase in fire pit-related burn injuries in children and adolescents, with the youngest children at the greatest risk.

Five Things to Know About Gaming Disorder

By Gloria Rosado | Five Things to Know, Pediatrics, Psychiatry | 0 comment | 22 August, 2019 | 0

Gene Beresin, MD, executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently wrote an article about gaming disorder. For those who may not be aware of gaming disorder, or parents who are worried about their child’s gaming patterns, here are five things to know.

Mass General Research Roundup for May 2019

By Gloria Rosado | Cancer, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Research Roundup, Series | 0 comment | 23 May, 2019 | 0

Experiencing adverse events at a young age may increase risk of mental health disorder, evaluating the price of skincare products for women and a new model for cancer treatments.

How Changing Laws on Cannabis are Impacting Pediatric Patient Visits to the Emergency Room

By Brian Burns | Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics | 0 comment | 9 May, 2019 | 0

Researchers from the MassGeneral Hospital for Children recently published a review paper taking a detailed look at cannabis-related emergency department (ED) visits by pediatric patients.

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Why We Need a Better Awareness of How Autism Spectrum Disorder Differs in Women

By Brian Burns | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 2 comments | 23 April, 2019 | 0

Are the current clinical guidelines for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) weighted too heavily toward male patients? That’s the conclusion of a team of researchers from the Lurie Center for Autism.

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