Pediatric Research News

Head Injuries in Sports: What Every Athlete (and Parent) Should Know

May 14, 2025
Sports head injuries can be serious. URMC expert Dr. Jeff Bazarian explains signs of concussions and hidden hits, safer play measures, treatments, and research.

Why Are Urban Children More Prone to Allergies?

May 12, 2025
Scientists discovered that a previously uncharacterized subset of immune cells may play a critical role in the development of allergic diseases and explain differences between urban and rural populations. The finding,...

The Long Game: Unraveling the Adolescent Brain

May 2, 2025
More than 11,000 kids across America are providing critical information about biological and behavioral brain development, including in Rochester.

The Truth About Vaccine Safety

Mar 3, 2025
Vaccines have profoundly improved public health by eradicating or significantly reducing deadly diseases.

Noah’s Story: How a National Clinical Trial Gave One Mom an Extra Dose of Hope

Jan 15, 2025
After a leukemia diagnosis, two-year-old Noah Ludgood joined a clinical trial for a promising immunotherapy treatment, which was possible because of the advanced expertise at UR Medicine's Golisano Children's Hospital and its longstanding relationship with the Children's Oncology Group.

UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital to Lead Groundbreaking Sickle Cell Treatment Study

Nov 6, 2024
UR Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital received a multi-million-dollar grant to compare the effectiveness of treatments for sickle cell disease.

Antibodies in Breast Milk Provide Protection Against Common GI Virus

Sep 11, 2024
A study led by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that breastmilk provides protection against rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal disease that causes diarrhea, vomiting and fever in infants....

Building on a legacy of intellectual and developmental disabilities research and care

Jul 26, 2024
The foundational work of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) related care and research has been underway at the University and Medical Center for more than a half-century. Clinicians and scientists at URMC have been at the forefront of research and care paving the way in autism research and treatment and how IDD patients are cared for at the dentist.

Is Mercury in Fish Bad for You?

Jul 25, 2024
Vital for a healthy diet and providing nutrients essential for brain development, fish consumption is safe if you follow guidelines.

URMC Named Batten Disease Center of Excellence

Jul 24, 2024
Designation acknowledges URMC’s multidisciplinary care and research advancements for Batten diseases, a family of rare neurodegenerative disorders.

Connection speed in the brain may impact how people with autism process visual illusions

Jul 22, 2024
Researchers are finding the process in our brain that allows us to see these visual distinctions may not be happening the same way in the brains of children with autism spectrum disorder. They may be seeing these illusions differently.

90-Day Prescriptions Lead to Better High Blood Pressure Outcomes in Children

Jul 19, 2024
A new study by pediatric researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found that children take their hypertension medication more consistently when they receive a 90-day prescription fill.

New Model Could Help Provide Expectant Mothers a Clearer Path to Safe Fish Consumption

Jun 28, 2024
New framework separates mercury exposure into fish intake and average mercury content of the consumed, findings that could reduce confusion, and produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for pregnant mothers.

How Childhood Trauma May Impact Adults

May 1, 2024
Some people assume we forget or outgrow trauma. But the truth is, if someone experiences trauma as a child, it can lead to physical and mental struggles that affect their entire life.