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Practical approaches for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in NICU

Practical approaches for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in NICU

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCentral line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most frequent invasive infections among in

Practical approaches for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in NICU

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCentral line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most frequent invasive infections among in
Child masking associated with reduced COVID-19 related child care closures

Child masking associated with reduced COVID-19 related child care closures

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Yale study found that child care programs in the United States that practiced child masking early in the COVID-19 pandemic (May-June 2020)

Child masking associated with reduced COVID-19 related child care closures

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Yale study found that child care programs in the United States that practiced child masking early in the COVID-19 pandemic (May-June 2020)
Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGaining access to brief admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has prev

Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGaining access to brief admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has prev
New well-being tool heralded for helping children's mental health

New well-being tool heralded for helping children's mental health

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new tool is being heralded by experts as a game-changer for children's mental health by reducing stigma, detect

New well-being tool heralded for helping children's mental health

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new tool is being heralded by experts as a game-changer for children's mental health by reducing stigma, detect
New research discovery could shorten ICU stays for children with diabetic ketoacidosis

New research discovery could shorten ICU stays for children with diabetic ketoacidosis

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a child with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) requires intensive care, clinicians often monitor blood ketone level

New research discovery could shorten ICU stays for children with diabetic ketoacidosis

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a child with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) requires intensive care, clinicians often monitor blood ketone level
Early-life lead exposure linked to higher risk of criminal behavior in adulthood

Early-life lead exposure linked to higher risk of criminal behavior in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn evaluation of 17 previously published studies suggests that exposure to lead in the womb or in childhood is associated with an incr

Early-life lead exposure linked to higher risk of criminal behavior in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn evaluation of 17 previously published studies suggests that exposure to lead in the womb or in childhood is associated with an incr
Lead toxin concerns spur recall of toddler sippy cups

Lead toxin concerns spur recall of toddler sippy cups

by Cara MurezParents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wa

Lead toxin concerns spur recall of toddler sippy cups

by Cara MurezParents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wa
Ask the Pediatrician: Which baby sleep products should be avoided?

Ask the Pediatrician: Which baby sleep products should be avoided?

by Dr. Dina DimaggioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: The number of baby sleep items on the market is overwhelming. What should I avoid?A: Having a baby is an incredibly exciting time and there are

Ask the Pediatrician: Which baby sleep products should be avoided?

by Dr. Dina DimaggioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: The number of baby sleep items on the market is overwhelming. What should I avoid?A: Having a baby is an incredibly exciting time and there are
Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Parents of children with high-powered magnet exposures often do not know if warning labels were present, or they report not reading them, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inPediatric

Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Parents of children with high-powered magnet exposures often do not know if warning labels were present, or they report not reading them, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inPediatric
Prognostic model identifies cerebral palsy in infants

Prognostic model identifies cerebral palsy in infants

by Elana GotkineA prognostic model using 12 clinical variables improves prediction of cerebral palsy (CP) compared with clinical presentation with encephalopathy, according to a study published online

Prognostic model identifies cerebral palsy in infants

by Elana GotkineA prognostic model using 12 clinical variables improves prediction of cerebral palsy (CP) compared with clinical presentation with encephalopathy, according to a study published online
'Years of life lost' to unintentional drug overdose in adolescents spikes during pandemic

'Years of life lost' to unintentional drug overdose in adolescents spikes during pandemic

by Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a 113% increase in the "Years of Life Lost" among adolescents and young peopl

'Years of life lost' to unintentional drug overdose in adolescents spikes during pandemic

by Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a 113% increase in the "Years of Life Lost" among adolescents and young peopl
Researchers unveil new collection of human brain atlases that chart postnatal development

Researchers unveil new collection of human brain atlases that chart postnatal development

by University of North Carolina School of MedicineAnalysis of cortical thickness. a, Regional growth rates in terms of cortical thickness for the first (top row) and second (bottom row) postnatal

Researchers unveil new collection of human brain atlases that chart postnatal development

by University of North Carolina School of MedicineAnalysis of cortical thickness. a, Regional growth rates in terms of cortical thickness for the first (top row) and second (bottom row) postnatal