Looking out for kids: A case for better pediatric trauma interventions

by Cactus CommunicationsResearchers investigated the characteristics of pediatric admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a trauma center in Omaha, USA. They identified higher blood alcohol levels

Updated on: March 23,2024

Looking out for kids: A case for better pediatric trauma interventions

by Cactus CommunicationsResearchers investigated the characteristics of pediatric admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a trauma center in Omaha, USA. They identified higher blood alcohol levels

Updated on:March 23,2024

Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional well-being issues

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen's University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotio

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional well-being issues

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen's University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotio

Updated on:May 19,2024

New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStratified Association of Maternal Infection for Any Childhood Leukemia by Diagnosis Age. All models were adjusted for maternal age, educational level, parity, cohabitatio

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStratified Association of Maternal Infection for Any Childhood Leukemia by Diagnosis Age. All models were adjusted for maternal age, educational level, parity, cohabitatio

Updated on:April 20,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What changes can families make to mitigate the effects of climate change?

by Rebecca PhilipsbornCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference?A: Climate change can b

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What changes can families make to mitigate the effects of climate change?

by Rebecca PhilipsbornCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference?A: Climate change can b

Updated on:June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How can children stay safe on the way to school?

by Phyllis AgranCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: How old should kids be before biking or walking to school, and what are some tips to help keep them safe?A: Walking and bike riding are healthy ways

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How can children stay safe on the way to school?

by Phyllis AgranCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: How old should kids be before biking or walking to school, and what are some tips to help keep them safe?A: Walking and bike riding are healthy ways

Updated on:June 05,2024

Zinc could treat a rare genetic disorder

by University of GenevaStructure of the GNAO1 gene with the location of the three most frequent mutations. Credit: Larasati et al.,Sci. Adv.8, eabn9350 (2022) 21 October 2022Pediatric

Updated on: May 29,2024

Zinc could treat a rare genetic disorder

by University of GenevaStructure of the GNAO1 gene with the location of the three most frequent mutations. Credit: Larasati et al.,Sci. Adv.8, eabn9350 (2022) 21 October 2022Pediatric

Updated on:May 29,2024

Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

by European Society for Emergency MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey of emergency department staff from across Europe, only around half said their hospital has a policy in place to h

Updated on: April 18,2024

Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

by European Society for Emergency MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey of emergency department staff from across Europe, only around half said their hospital has a policy in place to h

Updated on:April 18,2024

Study shows children with private insurance more likely to outgrow food allergies

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being p

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study shows children with private insurance more likely to outgrow food allergies

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being p

Updated on:May 17,2024

Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective in many parts of the world, finds study

by University of SydneyDr Phoebe Williams is an Infectious disease specialist working to reduce antimicrobial resistance. In the photo she is working in Kenya. Credit: Hamish Gregory.A new study

Updated on: April 18,2024

Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective in many parts of the world, finds study

by University of SydneyDr Phoebe Williams is an Infectious disease specialist working to reduce antimicrobial resistance. In the photo she is working in Kenya. Credit: Hamish Gregory.A new study

Updated on:April 18,2024

Adolescents and young adults open to discussing sexual identity and gender identity with doctors, research finds

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainTeenagers and young adults are fairly open to the idea of talking with their doctors and nurses about their sexual orientation and gender

Updated on: May 11,2024

Adolescents and young adults open to discussing sexual identity and gender identity with doctors, research finds

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainTeenagers and young adults are fairly open to the idea of talking with their doctors and nurses about their sexual orientation and gender

Updated on:May 11,2024

Increase seen in pediatric BMI during pandemic, study finds

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study that tracked body mass index (BMI) two years prior to the pandemic and one year after the start of the pandemic in a pri

Updated on: May 13,2024

Increase seen in pediatric BMI during pandemic, study finds

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study that tracked body mass index (BMI) two years prior to the pandemic and one year after the start of the pandemic in a pri

Updated on:May 13,2024

Screen time tied to mental health problems in kindergarten children

by Lori SolomonScreen time is associated with mental health problems in children aged 3–6 years, according to a study published online Dec. 4 inJAMA Pediatrics.Haiwa Wang, from Shanghai Jiao Ton

Updated on: March 05,2024

Screen time tied to mental health problems in kindergarten children

by Lori SolomonScreen time is associated with mental health problems in children aged 3–6 years, according to a study published online Dec. 4 inJAMA Pediatrics.Haiwa Wang, from Shanghai Jiao Ton

Updated on:March 05,2024