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Childhood Disorders

Imaging Immune Therapies in Brain Tumor Patients

Q&A with Samuel Cheshier, M.D., Ph.D.

Brain tumors are the most common type of cancer occurring in children aged 14 and younger—as well as the leading cause of cancer death in that age group. Pediatric neurosurgeon Samuel Cheshier is working on new technologies to improve immunotherapy treatments and track their effectiveness over time.
Childhood Disorders

The Science of Educating Special Needs Children

Capitol Hill Briefing, in Washington, DC: The increase in diagnoses of children with special needs has presented unique challenges in their education and development. What are leading scientists working on to confront these challenges?
Childhood Disorders

Designing a Plan for Drug Discovery in Rare Pediatric Neurodegenerative Disease

There are currently no cures for neurodegenerative diseases, including Batten disease, a rare and fatal disorder affecting young children. While researchers have made headway in preventing genetic disorders through preconception carrier screenings and have found potential drug targets, the gap between basic research and clinical treatment development remains. To overcome this gap, researchers in academia and the pharmaceutical industry, supported by government agencies and nonprofit institutions, must come together to share expertise and promote translational research.
Childhood Disorders

The Meaning of Psychological Abnormality

As reports of childhood behavioral problems increase, Dr. Jerome Kagan raises concern about the reliability of these diagnoses. The rapid rise may stem from children’s experiences and pressures on parents and physicians, he argues.

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