Sleep disorders in infants and children encompass a range of disturbances from irregular sleep patterns and prolonged sleep onset latency to frequent night-wakings and fragmented sleep cycles. These ...

When babies are very young, their brains are growing fast. That’s why it's important for parents to know what signs might indicate that something is off. Sometimes, neurological disorders impacting a ...

Mandatory testing of 45 genetic disorders is designed to lead to treatment before symptoms do damage.

Thyroid hormones are pivotal for neurodevelopment and metabolic regulation, and the functioning of the thyroid system in preterm infants is markedly influenced by both the immaturity of the ...

In a new study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have uncovered an alarming trend—the proportion of newborn infants not receiving preventative vitamin K shots has increased by ...

Growth disorders are conditions that cause faster or slower growth than usual. People with these disorders may have unusually sized limbs and body parts or may be taller or shorter than expected.

India sees over 25 million births annually, yet fewer than 5 per cent of newborns undergo screening for serious but treatable conditions. Early testing between 24 and 72 hours can detect disorders ...