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Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

by Sabina Bernhardt, ERN RARE-LIVERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnexplained cases of acute liver inflammation in children, especially in the United Kingdom (U.K.), were reported earlier this year.

Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

by Sabina Bernhardt, ERN RARE-LIVERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnexplained cases of acute liver inflammation in children, especially in the United Kingdom (U.K.), were reported earlier this year.
How diet affects a child's mental health

How diet affects a child's mental health

by University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren who have a healthy diet throughout their childhood have better mental health when they are eight years old. This is shown by one of the

How diet affects a child's mental health

by University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren who have a healthy diet throughout their childhood have better mental health when they are eight years old. This is shown by one of the
Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

by UC DavisThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development. Credit:

Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

by UC DavisThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development. Credit:
Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But

Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But
An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns

An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated

An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated
Researchers find no difference in rate of childhood diabetes in Ontario during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers find no difference in rate of childhood diabetes in Ontario during COVID-19 pandemic

by Institute for Clinical Evaluative SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from ICES and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) finds no overall difference in the relative rate of c

Researchers find no difference in rate of childhood diabetes in Ontario during COVID-19 pandemic

by Institute for Clinical Evaluative SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from ICES and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) finds no overall difference in the relative rate of c
Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some students, though, returning to school also means bul

Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some students, though, returning to school also means bul
National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

by University of Michigan2 in 3 parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding, and not all parents say their children consistently wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding. Cred

National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

by University of Michigan2 in 3 parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding, and not all parents say their children consistently wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding. Cred
Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour
Children in Sub-Saharan Africa dying of COVID-19 at a higher rate than others

Children in Sub-Saharan Africa dying of COVID-19 at a higher rate than others

by University of PittsburghJean B. Nachega, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor of infectious diseases and microbiology and epidemiology at University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of

Children in Sub-Saharan Africa dying of COVID-19 at a higher rate than others

by University of PittsburghJean B. Nachega, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor of infectious diseases and microbiology and epidemiology at University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of
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
Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

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

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