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Kids with COVID-linked MIS-C have long-term symptoms

Kids with COVID-linked MIS-C have long-term symptoms

(HealthDay)—Following a bout of severe COVID-19, some children suffer lasting neurological complications, part of a rare condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a new s

Kids with COVID-linked MIS-C have long-term symptoms

(HealthDay)—Following a bout of severe COVID-19, some children suffer lasting neurological complications, part of a rare condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a new s
Study shows nearly one-third of extremely premature infants develops late-onset sepsis

Study shows nearly one-third of extremely premature infants develops late-onset sepsis

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit:Pediatrics(2022). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058813Nearly one-third of very premature infants develop late-onset sepsis, a life-threatenin

Study shows nearly one-third of extremely premature infants develops late-onset sepsis

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit:Pediatrics(2022). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058813Nearly one-third of very premature infants develop late-onset sepsis, a life-threatenin
Increase seen in pediatric BMI during pandemic, study finds

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

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
Pictorial warnings could reduce purchases of sugary drinks

Pictorial warnings could reduce purchases of sugary drinks

by Public Library of SciencePhotographs of UNC Mini Mart during a trial evaluating graphic health warnings for sugary drinks. Credit: Hall MG et al., 2022, PLOS Computational Biology (CC BY 4.0,

Pictorial warnings could reduce purchases of sugary drinks

by Public Library of SciencePhotographs of UNC Mini Mart during a trial evaluating graphic health warnings for sugary drinks. Credit: Hall MG et al., 2022, PLOS Computational Biology (CC BY 4.0,
Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here's why this matters

Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here's why this matters

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt the start of the 2019–2020 school year, vaccination rates for incoming kindergartners across the country were about 95%,ac

Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here's why this matters

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt the start of the 2019–2020 school year, vaccination rates for incoming kindergartners across the country were about 95%,ac
Eating disorder hospitalizations on the rise in Canada, affecting 'atypical' groups the most: Study

Eating disorder hospitalizations on the rise in Canada, affecting 'atypical' groups the most: Study

by ICESEating disorder hospitalizations. Credit: ICESThere was a disproportionate rise in pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations among males, younger adolescents, and individuals with eating

Eating disorder hospitalizations on the rise in Canada, affecting 'atypical' groups the most: Study

by ICESEating disorder hospitalizations. Credit: ICESThere was a disproportionate rise in pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations among males, younger adolescents, and individuals with eating
Children's immune response to COVID is fast but doesn't last, finds study

Children's immune response to COVID is fast but doesn't last, finds study

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2022.109209Children have largely avoided severe COVID-19 symptoms beca

Children's immune response to COVID is fast but doesn't last, finds study

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2022.109209Children have largely avoided severe COVID-19 symptoms beca
UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost young people in the UK experience a sharp decline in their well-being during their first years at secondary school, regardless of t

UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost young people in the UK experience a sharp decline in their well-being during their first years at secondary school, regardless of t
Lifesaving device providing breath of hope

Lifesaving device providing breath of hope

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyScott Hollister and his team developed a 3D-printed airway support device to save the life of Ramiah Martin. Credit: Georgia TechRamiah Martin isn&

Lifesaving device providing breath of hope

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyScott Hollister and his team developed a 3D-printed airway support device to save the life of Ramiah Martin. Credit: Georgia TechRamiah Martin isn&
Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak e

Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak e
Is universal health care progress related to changes in childhood vaccination rates?

Is universal health care progress related to changes in childhood vaccination rates?

by Public Library of ScienceThe health center in Mukoko parish, Bukululo subcountry, Kalungi district in Uganda. Credit: Yesim Tozan (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Count

Is universal health care progress related to changes in childhood vaccination rates?

by Public Library of ScienceThe health center in Mukoko parish, Bukululo subcountry, Kalungi district in Uganda. Credit: Yesim Tozan (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Count
Kids with complex conditions often lack adequate in-network care

Kids with complex conditions often lack adequate in-network care

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with complex medical conditions, especially those who require behavioral health treatment, often have to go outside of t

Kids with complex conditions often lack adequate in-network care

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with complex medical conditions, especially those who require behavioral health treatment, often have to go outside of t