New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a

Updated on: May 29,2024

New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a

Updated on:May 29,2024

Machine learning algorithm could offer urologists a 'crystal ball' for predicting VUR

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonWhat if pediatric urologists could draw on certain ultrasound findings to predict which patients are more likely to have vesicoureteral reflux

Updated on: April 06,2024

Machine learning algorithm could offer urologists a 'crystal ball' for predicting VUR

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonWhat if pediatric urologists could draw on certain ultrasound findings to predict which patients are more likely to have vesicoureteral reflux

Updated on:April 06,2024

Recognizing signs of mental health issues and eating disorders in children and adolescents

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on the mental health of children and adolescents. The number of children and adolesc

Updated on: February 24,2024

Recognizing signs of mental health issues and eating disorders in children and adolescents

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on the mental health of children and adolescents. The number of children and adolesc

Updated on:February 24,2024

Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool.But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider s

Updated on: March 02,2024

Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool.But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider s

Updated on:March 02,2024

Statewide effort decreases racial inequities in Mississippi breastfeeding rates through public health program

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Boston Medical Center assesses the impact of a statewide effort to improve breastfeeding rates in Mississippi, using an evidence

Updated on: June 26,2024

Statewide effort decreases racial inequities in Mississippi breastfeeding rates through public health program

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Boston Medical Center assesses the impact of a statewide effort to improve breastfeeding rates in Mississippi, using an evidence

Updated on:June 26,2024

Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality play set to use ahead of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan seems to ease bot

Updated on: May 22,2024

Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality play set to use ahead of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan seems to ease bot

Updated on:May 22,2024

Musical rhythms can improve language processing of children with developmental language disorder, study

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a Western Sydney University researcher has found that musical rhythms can help children with speech and language pr

Updated on: April 17,2024

Musical rhythms can improve language processing of children with developmental language disorder, study

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a Western Sydney University researcher has found that musical rhythms can help children with speech and language pr

Updated on:April 17,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?

by Dr. Gerri L. MattsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm a new mom and I'm really struggling. Is it normal to feel so overwhelmed after having a baby?A: If you are feeling swamped and t

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?

by Dr. Gerri L. MattsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm a new mom and I'm really struggling. Is it normal to feel so overwhelmed after having a baby?A: If you are feeling swamped and t

Updated on:June 05,2024

Online parenting skills program shields children from adverse effects of divorce

by Arizona State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClose to half of all marriages in the US end in divorce, affecting over 1 million children each year.These children are at an increase

Updated on: March 29,2024

Online parenting skills program shields children from adverse effects of divorce

by Arizona State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClose to half of all marriages in the US end in divorce, affecting over 1 million children each year.These children are at an increase

Updated on:March 29,2024

Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despi

Updated on: March 21,2024

Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despi

Updated on:March 21,2024

New discovery to aid treatment of problem infant hemangiomas: Mouse study

by Centenary InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Centenary Institute and the Harvard Medical School, Boston, shows that a compound present in current beta blocker treatments cou

Updated on: February 20,2024

New discovery to aid treatment of problem infant hemangiomas: Mouse study

by Centenary InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Centenary Institute and the Harvard Medical School, Boston, shows that a compound present in current beta blocker treatments cou

Updated on:February 20,2024

Study shows lack of follow-up care for youth, young adults after mental health hospitalization or ER visit

by American Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study of more than 100,000 emergency room visits and 95,000 mental health hospitalizations of youth and young adults with

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study shows lack of follow-up care for youth, young adults after mental health hospitalization or ER visit

by American Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study of more than 100,000 emergency room visits and 95,000 mental health hospitalizations of youth and young adults with

Updated on:April 24,2024