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Clinical psychologist shares how the future of bullying relies on prevention

Adolescent bullying is a detrimental experience to many school age children. Clinical psychologist Maura Altman shares how bullying can affect children well beyond adolescence, how to notice the signs of bullying, and what the first steps to prevention looks like.

Katelyn M Stewart  | Oct 26, 2026
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Beyond the behavior: Understanding ADHD in children

Helen Young, PhD, a pediatric psychologist in Indianapolis, guides caregivers through ADHD diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

Salem Lucas
A doctor checking a child's lungs with a stethoscope

Machine learning tool helps pediatricians predict asthma in young children

IU School of Medicine researchers found that a machine learning tool significantly improved pediatricians' accuracy in predicting which children would develop asthma, particularly for those

Jackie Maupin
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Suicide Prevention: Pediatric psychologist shares important message for caregivers across Indiana

Pediatric psychologist Kelly Donahue shares suicide prevention tips for caregivers.

Salem Lucas
Young girl receiving asthma inhaler instructions from her doctor in an office setting.

Specialized clinic care makes a significant difference in high-risk pediatric asthma

IU research revealed high-risk asthma clinics reduce severe attacks by 36%, yet many children face a two- to three-year delay in enrollment despite early warning

Jackie Maupin
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IU scientist progressing next-generation gene therapy using new delivery system for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

With new funding, Renzhi Han, PhD and his lab are exploring the feasibility of delivering full-length dystrophin as a potential therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Katelyn M Stewart
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30-year career pediatrician shares tips and tricks for back-to-school transitions

Billy Beechler shares his expertise in child development to set parents and caregivers up for success

Salem Lucas
Rishabh Rajesh working with samples at a bench in a research lab.

Summer highlights from undergraduate biomedical research interns

Undergraduate students who participate in the Wells Center Summer Internship and the Medical Physician Engineers, Scientists and Clinicians Preparatory programs learn from experts at IU

Jackie Maupin
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IU clinical trial shows non-invasive breathing support for newborns can help lower NICU admissions

A multicenter randomized trial found that a low-cost, simple and widely available intervention could help preterm infants around the world.

Jacob Keith
A mother helping her young son administer an inhaler device.

Earlier combination inhalers linked to fewer severe asthma attacks in high-risk preschoolers

A study from IU researchers suggests that preschool-aged children with high-risk asthma could benefit from starting combination inhaler therapy earlier than current age-based guidelines recommend.

Jackie Maupin