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In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio
Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in Kids

Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in Kids

Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in KidsByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHUpdated on December 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJohn Carew, MDPneumoniain kids is an infection that ca

Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in Kids

Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in KidsByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHUpdated on December 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJohn Carew, MDPneumoniain kids is an infection that ca
What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest
Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an
A cut above—two devices are teamed to simplify, quicken and improve ear reconstruction

A cut above—two devices are teamed to simplify, quicken and improve ear reconstruction

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, one in every 8,000 to 10,000 births in the United States

A cut above—two devices are teamed to simplify, quicken and improve ear reconstruction

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, one in every 8,000 to 10,000 births in the United States
Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have fallen dramatically over time, as shown in the chart. It presents annual cancer death rates in children under five years old.

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have fallen dramatically over time, as shown in the chart. It presents annual cancer death rates in children under five years old.
More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a
Experts sound the alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement

Experts sound the alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe parent's universal cry in response to loud music— "Turn that thing down!"—is well-founded, as evidence shows that child

Experts sound the alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe parent's universal cry in response to loud music— "Turn that thing down!"—is well-founded, as evidence shows that child
Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, and also examined whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-ha

Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, and also examined whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-ha
Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterMultipathogen protein microarray principle. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI168789A study led by researchers a

Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterMultipathogen protein microarray principle. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI168789A study led by researchers a
New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetOverview of study design and study cohort. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health—Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100881Follow-up and treatment of children

New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetOverview of study design and study cohort. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health—Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100881Follow-up and treatment of children