Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality play set to use ahead of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan seems to ease bot

Updated on: May 22,2024

Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality play set to use ahead of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan seems to ease bot

Updated on:May 22,2024

New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Evgeny AtamanenkoA newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalab

Updated on: February 21,2024

New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Evgeny AtamanenkoA newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalab

Updated on:February 21,2024

Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

by McKenna Princing,University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo Lizet and Francisco Robles' delight, the ultrasound showed their third child was going to b

Updated on: February 29,2024

Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

by McKenna Princing,University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo Lizet and Francisco Robles' delight, the ultrasound showed their third child was going to b

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on:May 10,2024

Epileptic seizure frequency fell by 86% in kids treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpileptic seizure frequency fell by an average of 86% among 10 children treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis, reveals a case series, publ

Updated on: February 20,2024

Epileptic seizure frequency fell by 86% in kids treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpileptic seizure frequency fell by an average of 86% among 10 children treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis, reveals a case series, publ

Updated on:February 20,2024

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T

Updated on: March 14,2024

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T

Updated on:March 14,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on: May 25,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on:May 25,2024

Misinformation about vaccine safety drives reluctance to vaccinate children, study finds

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs of late September 2022, nearly 78% of U.S. adults but only 31% of children ages 5 to 11 had compl

Updated on: May 11,2024

Misinformation about vaccine safety drives reluctance to vaccinate children, study finds

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs of late September 2022, nearly 78% of U.S. adults but only 31% of children ages 5 to 11 had compl

Updated on:May 11,2024

Pediatric mental health surveillance IDs scope of public health burden

Mental health disorders among children represent a considerable public health concern, according to research published in the Feb. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Updated on: February 24,2024

Pediatric mental health surveillance IDs scope of public health burden

Mental health disorders among children represent a considerable public health concern, according to research published in the Feb. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Updated on:February 24,2024

Early behavioral health problems need earlier interventions, says study

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral

Updated on: May 17,2024

Early behavioral health problems need earlier interventions, says study

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral

Updated on:May 17,2024

Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hear

Updated on: March 02,2024

Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hear

Updated on:March 02,2024

Positive social-emotional environments in schools boost students' mental health

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: AI-generated imageA Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering a positive social-emotional environme

Updated on: May 22,2024

Positive social-emotional environments in schools boost students' mental health

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: AI-generated imageA Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering a positive social-emotional environme

Updated on:May 22,2024