New lab method accelerates diagnosis of genetic disorders of the immune system
A new laboratory method developed by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons may now…
We Are Seeing More Autism, and It’s Mostly Genetic
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a…
UK Valproate Restrictions in Men Justified? New Data
A large Danish cohort study showed no significant increase in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) among children fathered by men…
Dog Exposure Affects Genetic Risk in Eczema, Study Finds
TOPLINE: Children with a genetic variant linked to atopic eczema (rs10214237) appeared less likely to develop the condition…
The Genetic Cause of a Rare, Neurodevelopmental Disorder
By: Josh Baxt | May 28, 2025 | 5 min. read | Share Summary An international research group led…
Is it safe for youth athletes to take dietary supplements?
Mass equals gas. It’s a refrain you hear from today’s pitchers, even from early adolescent ages, bent on…
GPs May Soon Prescribe ADHD Meds in France
The number of children diagnosed with sleep disorders like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing. However, there is…
Childhood Antibiotic Use Linked to Increased Health Risks
TOPLINE: Children who received multiple antibiotic courses between birth and 2 years of age had a higher risk…
Are You Prescribing Acne Antibiotics Right? Key Tips
The selection of patients, duration of therapy, and combination with other drug categories are key factors in optimizing…
Long-Read Sequencing Pinpoints Genetic Basis for Psychiatric Diagnosis in Pediatric Case
Researchers at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) in San Diego have successfully applied long-read genome sequencing…