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Global study shows need for changes in cancer care for teens and young adults

Global study shows need for changes in cancer care for teens and young adults

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile cancer survival rates have improved for pediatric patients and adults over the age of 40, outcomes for certain types of cancer have lagged among

Global study shows need for changes in cancer care for teens and young adults

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile cancer survival rates have improved for pediatric patients and adults over the age of 40, outcomes for certain types of cancer have lagged among
Probiotics linked to reduced mortality in infants born before 34 weeks

Probiotics linked to reduced mortality in infants born before 34 weeks

by Elana GotkineFor infants born before 34 weeks of gestation and with a birth weight <1,000 g, probiotics used in neonatal units are associated with reduced mortality, according to a ......

Probiotics linked to reduced mortality in infants born before 34 weeks

by Elana GotkineFor infants born before 34 weeks of gestation and with a birth weight <1,000 g, probiotics used in neonatal units are associated with reduced mortality, according to a ......
Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

by Cara MurezWhile childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.So, how can parents know if theirchildis "too

Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

by Cara MurezWhile childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.So, how can parents know if theirchildis "too
Common ear, nose, and throat issues in preschoolers may be linked to later autism risk

Common ear, nose, and throat issues in preschoolers may be linked to later autism risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism

Common ear, nose, and throat issues in preschoolers may be linked to later autism risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism
Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

by Kate WellsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWaiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr.

Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

by Kate WellsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWaiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr.
Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know

Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know

by Chelsey CoxCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids are hurting.Data shows mental health-related emergency department visits foryoung childrenhave been rising during the pandemic. And more support

Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know

by Chelsey CoxCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids are hurting.Data shows mental health-related emergency department visits foryoung childrenhave been rising during the pandemic. And more support
Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep

Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsSome traditional fairy tales and classic children's fiction that have soothed many a child to sleep may also provide accessible a

Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsSome traditional fairy tales and classic children's fiction that have soothed many a child to sleep may also provide accessible a
Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child's care

Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child's care

by Josh Baxt,UC DavisUC Davis neonatologist Kristin Hoffman at a patient’s bedside. Credit:Telemedicine and e-Health(2024). DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2024.0176In a new study, researchers at U

Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child's care

by Josh Baxt,UC DavisUC Davis neonatologist Kristin Hoffman at a patient’s bedside. Credit:Telemedicine and e-Health(2024). DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2024.0176In a new study, researchers at U
Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

by University College LondonField workers recruit participants for the pneumococcal vaccine study in Blantyre. Credit:Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program.Offering a booster dose or changing t

Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

by University College LondonField workers recruit participants for the pneumococcal vaccine study in Blantyre. Credit:Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program.Offering a booster dose or changing t
Global study highlights deaths from neonatal sepsis and steps to improve treatment

Global study highlights deaths from neonatal sepsis and steps to improve treatment

by University College LondonNewborn with sepsis. Credit: GARDPA UCL (University College London) global observational study, which involved more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in

Global study highlights deaths from neonatal sepsis and steps to improve treatment

by University College LondonNewborn with sepsis. Credit: GARDPA UCL (University College London) global observational study, which involved more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in
Evidence of cerebral microstructural reorganization in symptomatic children following mild traumatic brain injury

Evidence of cerebral microstructural reorganization in symptomatic children following mild traumatic brain injury

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Wikimedia CommonsA new studypublishedin theJournal of Neurotraumashows that children with persistent symptoms following mild

Evidence of cerebral microstructural reorganization in symptomatic children following mild traumatic brain injury

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Wikimedia CommonsA new studypublishedin theJournal of Neurotraumashows that children with persistent symptoms following mild
Adolescent girls have worse mental health and well-being compared to boys, says survey

Adolescent girls have worse mental health and well-being compared to boys, says survey

by University of GlasgowCredit: AI-generated imageAdolescent girls have worse mental health and well-being across the board compared to boys, finds a new survey report by the WHO Regional Office

Adolescent girls have worse mental health and well-being compared to boys, says survey

by University of GlasgowCredit: AI-generated imageAdolescent girls have worse mental health and well-being across the board compared to boys, finds a new survey report by the WHO Regional Office