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Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

by Ernie MundellDefiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, whichMental Health Americasays affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.Now, research is

Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

by Ernie MundellDefiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, whichMental Health Americasays affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.Now, research is
The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft SpotByEmily Brown, MPHUpdated on January 02, 2024Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDBabies are born with soft spots (fontanels) on their heads wh

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft SpotByEmily Brown, MPHUpdated on January 02, 2024Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDBabies are born with soft spots (fontanels) on their heads wh
Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an
How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

by Ignacio Blanco-Alfonso and María Solano Altaba,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

by Ignacio Blanco-Alfonso and María Solano Altaba,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention
New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyInfasurf is a currently available animal-derived lung surfactant formulation. Credit: ONY Biotech, onybiotech.comScientists have develope

New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyInfasurf is a currently available animal-derived lung surfactant formulation. Credit: ONY Biotech, onybiotech.comScientists have develope
Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasA new study shows sibling relationships can be negatively affected by parents who treat them differently without explanation. Credit: Ryanniel Masucol, Pexels

Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasA new study shows sibling relationships can be negatively affected by parents who treat them differently without explanation. Credit: Ryanniel Masucol, Pexels
Extensive use of smartphones by parents might damage toddler's development and have far-reaching consequences

Extensive use of smartphones by parents might damage toddler's development and have far-reaching consequences

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from Tel Aviv University found that interaction between mothers and their toddlers is reduced by a factor of four when the mothers use t

Extensive use of smartphones by parents might damage toddler's development and have far-reaching consequences

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from Tel Aviv University found that interaction between mothers and their toddlers is reduced by a factor of four when the mothers use t
Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTime spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according t

Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTime spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according t
New insights into the developmental trajectory of autism

New insights into the developmental trajectory of autism

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inJAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital shed new light on the evolving nature of Auti

New insights into the developmental trajectory of autism

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inJAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital shed new light on the evolving nature of Auti
Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid FoodByJeanette BradleyUpdated on February 21, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DO窗体顶端Print窗体底端Some toddlers seem

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid FoodByJeanette BradleyUpdated on February 21, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DO窗体顶端Print窗体底端Some toddlers seem
Screen time and social media use linked to eating disorder symptoms in young adolescents

Screen time and social media use linked to eating disorder symptoms in young adolescents

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsAs adolescents continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 9–14-year-olds, excessive time o

Screen time and social media use linked to eating disorder symptoms in young adolescents

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsAs adolescents continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 9–14-year-olds, excessive time o
Case study: Successful targeted treatment of a boy with neuroblastoma

Case study: Successful targeted treatment of a boy with neuroblastoma

by Karolinska InstitutetFIG 1. Presentation at diagnosis: (A) T2-weighted MR image showing primary tumor in the left retroperitoneal space and abundant metastases in liver and lungs; (B and C) MI

Case study: Successful targeted treatment of a boy with neuroblastoma

by Karolinska InstitutetFIG 1. Presentation at diagnosis: (A) T2-weighted MR image showing primary tumor in the left retroperitoneal space and abundant metastases in liver and lungs; (B and C) MI