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Study reveals that sucrose may not reduce the impact of neonatal pain exposure on long-term outcomes
Very preterm babies — infants born two to four months early — require specialized care. Before they can safely go home, they need to spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until their organs are more developed. In the NICU, these babies are exposed to mildly painful procedures, including heel pricks for blood…
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Evidence links iron deficiency to sleep-wake disorders
It is well known that iron is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood. However, it also plays a key role in some processes in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), including the synthesis of neurotransmitters — chemicals that allow nerve cells to communicate with each other and can impact an individual’s behaviour. Children with…
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Unlocking the mystery of nephrotic syndrome in kids: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Susan Samuel
Nephrotic syndrome is the most common glomerular kidney disease in children, a condition that damages the kidney filters that clean the blood. The disease primarily affects children aged two to six, causing protein loss in urine and leading to serious complications. Clinicians diagnose nephrotic syndrome based on a combination of symptoms and signs that show…
