The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M

Updated on: March 26,2024

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M

Updated on:March 26,2024

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T

Updated on: May 13,2024

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T

Updated on:May 13,2024

Molds and yeasts common in daycares, could cause chronic asthma and allergy

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMolds, and especially yeasts, were far more common in indoor daycare centers than outside of them, according to a new study.

Updated on: February 22,2024

Molds and yeasts common in daycares, could cause chronic asthma and allergy

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMolds, and especially yeasts, were far more common in indoor daycare centers than outside of them, according to a new study.

Updated on:February 22,2024

Ask the pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?

by Dr. Maria H. RahmandarCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs states across the country vote to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational adult use (or both), some parents feel unsure about what t

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?

by Dr. Maria H. RahmandarCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs states across the country vote to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational adult use (or both), some parents feel unsure about what t

Updated on:June 05,2024

ChatGPT found to have very low success rate in diagnosing pediatric case studies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA trio of pediatricians at Cohen Children's Medical Center, in New York, has found ChatGPT's pediatric diagnostic skills to be co

Updated on: February 29,2024

ChatGPT found to have very low success rate in diagnosing pediatric case studies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA trio of pediatricians at Cohen Children's Medical Center, in New York, has found ChatGPT's pediatric diagnostic skills to be co

Updated on:February 29,2024

Ways to prevent suicide in teens

by Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP and Maria H. Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs children grow and become more independent, it can be more challenging for parents

Updated on: February 29,2024

Ways to prevent suicide in teens

by Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP and Maria H. Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs children grow and become more independent, it can be more challenging for parents

Updated on:February 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Preventing preschool expulsions, AAP policy explained

by Gail Williams, MD, FAAP and Michael Yogman, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor very young children, preschool and child care should be safe, nurturing spa

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Preventing preschool expulsions, AAP policy explained

by Gail Williams, MD, FAAP and Michael Yogman, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor very young children, preschool and child care should be safe, nurturing spa

Updated on:June 05,2024

Study finds school-based counseling program reduces PTSD symptoms among adolescent girls

by University of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe University of Chicago Education Lab released a new study June 7 that found school-based group counseling programs can significantly r

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds school-based counseling program reduces PTSD symptoms among adolescent girls

by University of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe University of Chicago Education Lab released a new study June 7 that found school-based group counseling programs can significantly r

Updated on:May 10,2024

Recalled pillows linked to 10 infant deaths still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, US agency says

by Wyatte Grantham-PhilipsThis photo released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, shows, from left, the recalled Boppy Original Newborn Lounger, Boppy Preferred Ne

Updated on: March 08,2024

Recalled pillows linked to 10 infant deaths still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, US agency says

by Wyatte Grantham-PhilipsThis photo released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, shows, from left, the recalled Boppy Original Newborn Lounger, Boppy Preferred Ne

Updated on:March 08,2024

Study shows most children recover from Lyme disease within six months of treatment

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesThis engorged tick, collected in Annapolis, Maryland is likely a female adult deer tick, or Ixodes scapularis. Deer ticks are also call

Updated on: March 10,2024

Study shows most children recover from Lyme disease within six months of treatment

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesThis engorged tick, collected in Annapolis, Maryland is likely a female adult deer tick, or Ixodes scapularis. Deer ticks are also call

Updated on:March 10,2024

Why do people crave the approval of an abusive or narcissistic parent? And what can they do about it?

by Gery Karantzas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the phenomenally successful TV show "Succession," wealthy media magnate Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox) is frequen

Updated on: March 11,2024

Why do people crave the approval of an abusive or narcissistic parent? And what can they do about it?

by Gery Karantzas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the phenomenally successful TV show "Succession," wealthy media magnate Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox) is frequen

Updated on:March 11,2024

Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

by University of MichiganNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologyAs if starting lif

Updated on: February 29,2024

Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

by University of MichiganNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologyAs if starting lif

Updated on:February 29,2024