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Delays for autism diagnosis and treatment grew even longer during the pandemic

Delays for autism diagnosis and treatment grew even longer during the pandemic

by Andy Miller and Jenny GoldCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWylie James Prescott, 3, had to wait more than a year after his autism diagnosis to begin behavioral therapy, even though research shows

Delays for autism diagnosis and treatment grew even longer during the pandemic

by Andy Miller and Jenny GoldCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWylie James Prescott, 3, had to wait more than a year after his autism diagnosis to begin behavioral therapy, even though research shows
Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma
Rash decisions: Many triggers for children's skin outbreaks

Rash decisions: Many triggers for children's skin outbreaks

A sudden rash can be a puzzling and alarming symptom in a child. But as one expert explains, rashes are common in kids and often caused by eczema or an allergic reaction."Eczema is a disease that

Rash decisions: Many triggers for children's skin outbreaks

A sudden rash can be a puzzling and alarming symptom in a child. But as one expert explains, rashes are common in kids and often caused by eczema or an allergic reaction."Eczema is a disease that
Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,
Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the developm

Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the developm
Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids
USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18
Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

by University of QueenslandManhattan plot of the meta-analysis of overall childhood and adolescent internalizing symptoms (INToverall). Note: The solid line represents the significance threshold

Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

by University of QueenslandManhattan plot of the meta-analysis of overall childhood and adolescent internalizing symptoms (INToverall). Note: The solid line represents the significance threshold
Pediatrician explains how COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children are being tested

Pediatrician explains how COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children are being tested

by Debbie-Ann Shirley,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some parents of young children, the wait for COVID-19 vaccines has been long and agonizing.Throughout 2021, vaccines a

Pediatrician explains how COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children are being tested

by Debbie-Ann Shirley,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some parents of young children, the wait for COVID-19 vaccines has been long and agonizing.Throughout 2021, vaccines a
Researchers debunk earlier study: Babies may not be able to learn language rules after all

Researchers debunk earlier study: Babies may not be able to learn language rules after all

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor two decades, language experts were certain that babies were able to learn language rules from as young as the age of seven months. Howeve

Researchers debunk earlier study: Babies may not be able to learn language rules after all

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor two decades, language experts were certain that babies were able to learn language rules from as young as the age of seven months. Howeve
Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation

Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation
Integrating behavioral health in community-based primary care improves access and treatment for diverse children

Integrating behavioral health in community-based primary care improves access and treatment for diverse children

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Public Health found that a model of integrating behavioral heal

Integrating behavioral health in community-based primary care improves access and treatment for diverse children

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Public Health found that a model of integrating behavioral heal