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Teenage girls visiting emergency departments with mental health concerns increased during the pandemic

Teenage girls visiting emergency departments with mental health concerns increased during the pandemic

by University of SouthamptonWeekly presentations and admissions before and during the pandemic. Presentations to emergency department and admissions by week for 1 year before (year 4) and after (

Teenage girls visiting emergency departments with mental health concerns increased during the pandemic

by University of SouthamptonWeekly presentations and admissions before and during the pandemic. Presentations to emergency department and admissions by week for 1 year before (year 4) and after (
Study highlights the importance of earlier contact between mothers and premature babies

Study highlights the importance of earlier contact between mothers and premature babies

by University of Agder"The mothers felt that early skin-to-skin contact promoted bonding and a feeling of well-being," Føreland says. Credit: Anette Strømsbo Gjørv, Hospital of Southern Norw

Study highlights the importance of earlier contact between mothers and premature babies

by University of Agder"The mothers felt that early skin-to-skin contact promoted bonding and a feeling of well-being," Føreland says. Credit: Anette Strømsbo Gjørv, Hospital of Southern Norw
Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

by Sally Strong,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules.New research findings challenge the fears parents

Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

by Sally Strong,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules.New research findings challenge the fears parents
New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc
New antibody therapy shows promising results for advanced, treatment-refractory pediatric brain cancer

New antibody therapy shows promising results for advanced, treatment-refractory pediatric brain cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEffective and safe treatments are needed for medulloblastoma—the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children—especiall

New antibody therapy shows promising results for advanced, treatment-refractory pediatric brain cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEffective and safe treatments are needed for medulloblastoma—the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children—especiall
Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Parents of children with high-powered magnet exposures often do not know if warning labels were present, or they report not reading them, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inPediatric

Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Parents of children with high-powered magnet exposures often do not know if warning labels were present, or they report not reading them, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inPediatric
Two thirds of childhood physical abuse survivors are psychologically flourishing in adulthood

Two thirds of childhood physical abuse survivors are psychologically flourishing in adulthood

by University of TorontoDirect Effects in Path Model of Complete Mental Health. Path coefficients are standardized. All paths coefficients are adjusted for sex, age, race, education and marital s

Two thirds of childhood physical abuse survivors are psychologically flourishing in adulthood

by University of TorontoDirect Effects in Path Model of Complete Mental Health. Path coefficients are standardized. All paths coefficients are adjusted for sex, age, race, education and marital s
Social media unlikely to cause mental health problems in adolescents

Social media unlikely to cause mental health problems in adolescents

by University College LondonProposed mediation model for the relationship between social media use and poor mental health. OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; SDQ: Streng

Social media unlikely to cause mental health problems in adolescents

by University College LondonProposed mediation model for the relationship between social media use and poor mental health. OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; SDQ: Streng
Global research collaboration maps brain development in infancy and early childhood

Global research collaboration maps brain development in infancy and early childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA child in an MRI scanner. Credit: Rebecca C. Knickmeyer.The brains of infants and young children are in continuous and rapid development. These changes are known to

Global research collaboration maps brain development in infancy and early childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA child in an MRI scanner. Credit: Rebecca C. Knickmeyer.The brains of infants and young children are in continuous and rapid development. These changes are known to
Novel rare skin mutation gene identified by whole exome sequencing

Novel rare skin mutation gene identified by whole exome sequencing

by BGI Genomics(A): Pedigree of the patient's family, including parents, a sister who died of HI disease, a stillbirth boy at 12 weeks of pregnancy, two healthy brothers and sister carrying the mu

Novel rare skin mutation gene identified by whole exome sequencing

by BGI Genomics(A): Pedigree of the patient's family, including parents, a sister who died of HI disease, a stillbirth boy at 12 weeks of pregnancy, two healthy brothers and sister carrying the mu
Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe
Number of children hospitalized for E-scooter injuries surge from 2011-2020

Number of children hospitalized for E-scooter injuries surge from 2011-2020

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStanding electric scooters, commonly referred to as e-scooters, have been increasing in popularity across the country over the pa

Number of children hospitalized for E-scooter injuries surge from 2011-2020

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStanding electric scooters, commonly referred to as e-scooters, have been increasing in popularity across the country over the pa