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Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o
Swedish children with migration backgrounds less likely to receive recommended psychiatric treatment, study shows

Swedish children with migration backgrounds less likely to receive recommended psychiatric treatment, study shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with migration backgrounds in Sweden are less likely than other children to receive recommended treatment for psychiatric diagnos

Swedish children with migration backgrounds less likely to receive recommended psychiatric treatment, study shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with migration backgrounds in Sweden are less likely than other children to receive recommended treatment for psychiatric diagnos
Some children with cerebral palsy scoliosis may not need pelvic fixation, study shows

Some children with cerebral palsy scoliosis may not need pelvic fixation, study shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Michigan Medicine study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing g

Some children with cerebral palsy scoliosis may not need pelvic fixation, study shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Michigan Medicine study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing g
Problem-solving skills training may improve parental psychosocial outcomes

Problem-solving skills training may improve parental psychosocial outcomes

by Elana GotkineFor parents of children with chronic health conditions (CHCs), problem-solving skills training (PSST) is associated with improvement in parental, pediatric, and family psychosocial out

Problem-solving skills training may improve parental psychosocial outcomes

by Elana GotkineFor parents of children with chronic health conditions (CHCs), problem-solving skills training (PSST) is associated with improvement in parental, pediatric, and family psychosocial out
Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA program at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego using an asthma equity dashboard demonstrates that disparities exist among p

Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA program at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego using an asthma equity dashboard demonstrates that disparities exist among p
3 in 10 adolescent caregivers in UK consider self-harming; 1 in 10 consider harming others

3 in 10 adolescent caregivers in UK consider self-harming; 1 in 10 consider harming others

by University of CambridgePercentage of adolescent young caregivers reporting various issues and difficulties as a result of their caring responsibilities. Credit: Clare Mackenzie / Faculty of Ed

3 in 10 adolescent caregivers in UK consider self-harming; 1 in 10 consider harming others

by University of CambridgePercentage of adolescent young caregivers reporting various issues and difficulties as a result of their caring responsibilities. Credit: Clare Mackenzie / Faculty of Ed
Performance of commonly used COVID-19 lateral flow tests for kids below par

Performance of commonly used COVID-19 lateral flow tests for kids below par

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe performance of lateral flow (antigen) tests commonly used to detect COVID-19 infection in children falls short of the minimum criteria set b

Performance of commonly used COVID-19 lateral flow tests for kids below par

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe performance of lateral flow (antigen) tests commonly used to detect COVID-19 infection in children falls short of the minimum criteria set b
Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from
Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Among children younger than 5 years, guardian-reported symptoms after BNT162b2 administration were generally comparable to those for on-label non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-

Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Among children younger than 5 years, guardian-reported symptoms after BNT162b2 administration were generally comparable to those for on-label non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-
A simple new tool allows primary caregivers to detect young kids at high risk of asthma

A simple new tool allows primary caregivers to detect young kids at high risk of asthma

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers working with the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) has developed a simple new symptom-based screening tool that detects asthma risk i

A simple new tool allows primary caregivers to detect young kids at high risk of asthma

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers working with the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) has developed a simple new symptom-based screening tool that detects asthma risk i
This Super Bowl, keep little hands from tip-over TVs

This Super Bowl, keep little hands from tip-over TVs

by Cara MurezWatching the big game on a big TV? Keep safety in mind if young children are around.Seven of 10 fatal furniture tip-over incidents in children involve a falling television, the U.S. Consu

This Super Bowl, keep little hands from tip-over TVs

by Cara MurezWatching the big game on a big TV? Keep safety in mind if young children are around.Seven of 10 fatal furniture tip-over incidents in children involve a falling television, the U.S. Consu
Cap and invest policy could pay dividends for children's health

Cap and invest policy could pay dividends for children's health

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cap-and-invest strategy to cut transportation-related carbon emissions could provide substantial hea

Cap and invest policy could pay dividends for children's health

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cap-and-invest strategy to cut transportation-related carbon emissions could provide substantial hea