New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Evgeny AtamanenkoA newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalab

Updated on: February 21,2024

New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Evgeny AtamanenkoA newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalab

Updated on:February 21,2024

Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

by McKenna Princing,University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo Lizet and Francisco Robles' delight, the ultrasound showed their third child was going to b

Updated on: February 29,2024

Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

by McKenna Princing,University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo Lizet and Francisco Robles' delight, the ultrasound showed their third child was going to b

Updated on:February 29,2024

Some screen time better than none during children's concussion recovery

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToo much screen time can slow children's recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary

Updated on: April 01,2024

Some screen time better than none during children's concussion recovery

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToo much screen time can slow children's recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary

Updated on:April 01,2024

Study examines years of life lost for adolescents, young adults to drug overdose

by Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a first-ever study, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine examined the unintent

Updated on: February 22,2024

Study examines years of life lost for adolescents, young adults to drug overdose

by Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a first-ever study, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine examined the unintent

Updated on:February 22,2024

Study finds that child victims of violence face long-term psychological effects

by Scott Hesel,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdults who were victims of gunshot, stab, and assault wounds as children had higher rates of PTSDA study of

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds that child victims of violence face long-term psychological effects

by Scott Hesel,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdults who were victims of gunshot, stab, and assault wounds as children had higher rates of PTSDA study of

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study confirms maternal positive mental health correlated to children's brain development

byHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityFunctional connectivity in relation to maternal positive emotion. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00202-8Pregnancy brings

Updated on: July 30,2024

Study confirms maternal positive mental health correlated to children's brain development

byHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityFunctional connectivity in relation to maternal positive emotion. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00202-8Pregnancy brings

Updated on:July 30,2024

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their sympto

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their sympto

Updated on:February 21,2024

Fear of missing out driving teen online anxiety, says study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralian high school students who reported high social media use in conjunction with high levels of FoMO (fear of missin

Updated on: May 19,2024

Fear of missing out driving teen online anxiety, says study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralian high school students who reported high social media use in conjunction with high levels of FoMO (fear of missin

Updated on:May 19,2024

Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThey may look like familiar supermarket treats such as gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis produc

Updated on: June 01,2024

Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThey may look like familiar supermarket treats such as gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis produc

Updated on:June 01,2024

Study characterizes pediatric patients self-presenting with major trauma

by Elana GotkinePediatric patients self-presenting with injuries consistent with major trauma typically have external signs of injury, notably boggy swelling to the head, abdominal bruising, and thigh

Updated on: October 31,2024

Study characterizes pediatric patients self-presenting with major trauma

by Elana GotkinePediatric patients self-presenting with injuries consistent with major trauma typically have external signs of injury, notably boggy swelling to the head, abdominal bruising, and thigh

Updated on:October 31,2024

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Updated on: March 21,2024

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Updated on:March 21,2024

Study shows most children recover from Lyme disease within six months of treatment

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesThis engorged tick, collected in Annapolis, Maryland is likely a female adult deer tick, or Ixodes scapularis. Deer ticks are also call

Updated on: March 10,2024

Study shows most children recover from Lyme disease within six months of treatment

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesThis engorged tick, collected in Annapolis, Maryland is likely a female adult deer tick, or Ixodes scapularis. Deer ticks are also call

Updated on:March 10,2024