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Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

(HealthDay)—In the second quarter of 2020, there was a significant decrease in incident stimulant and anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotic use among children compared with previous years, according to a resea

Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

(HealthDay)—In the second quarter of 2020, there was a significant decrease in incident stimulant and anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotic use among children compared with previous years, according to a resea
In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms, new research finds

In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms, new research finds

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiMaternal serum polybrominated diphenyl etherconcentrations and Internalizing Symptoms at 12Years. Anxiety (a, b) and depressive (c) symptoms a

In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms, new research finds

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiMaternal serum polybrominated diphenyl etherconcentrations and Internalizing Symptoms at 12Years. Anxiety (a, b) and depressive (c) symptoms a
National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

by University of MichiganSteps parents take to prepare for well visits. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health.While mos

National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

by University of MichiganSteps parents take to prepare for well visits. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health.While mos
Newly characterized mutation may define novel pediatric acute myeloid leukemia subtype

Newly characterized mutation may define novel pediatric acute myeloid leukemia subtype

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: public domainA new mutation was identified in 9 percent of relapsed cases of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that may define a new subtyp

Newly characterized mutation may define novel pediatric acute myeloid leukemia subtype

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: public domainA new mutation was identified in 9 percent of relapsed cases of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that may define a new subtyp
Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

by Elana GotkineFor newborns with prenatal opioid exposure (POE), use of a vibrating crib mattress was associated with a reduction in administration of morphine treatment (AMT), according to a study p

Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

by Elana GotkineFor newborns with prenatal opioid exposure (POE), use of a vibrating crib mattress was associated with a reduction in administration of morphine treatment (AMT), according to a study p
Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric pro

Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric pro
Troubled infant formula plant resumes production

Troubled infant formula plant resumes production

Credit: CC0 Public DomainAbbott Inc. has announced that it has resumed production at its infant formula plant, following a February shutdown over contamination concerns that triggered a months-long sh

Troubled infant formula plant resumes production

Credit: CC0 Public DomainAbbott Inc. has announced that it has resumed production at its infant formula plant, following a February shutdown over contamination concerns that triggered a months-long sh
Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMinipuberty is a stage of reproductive development during infancy in both sexes when reproductive hormones change and reproductive orga

Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMinipuberty is a stage of reproductive development during infancy in both sexes when reproductive hormones change and reproductive orga
Black, Latino and other minoritized youth need better early psychosis care, finds study

Black, Latino and other minoritized youth need better early psychosis care, finds study

by Southern Methodist UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile youth and teens struggling with psychosis benefit the most with early intervention care, 20 to 40 percent of them drop out o

Black, Latino and other minoritized youth need better early psychosis care, finds study

by Southern Methodist UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile youth and teens struggling with psychosis benefit the most with early intervention care, 20 to 40 percent of them drop out o
Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

by Carolyn Chew-Graham, Binita Kane and Tracy Briggs,The ConversationCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsLong COVID isthe patient-preferred termused to describe symptoms las

Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

by Carolyn Chew-Graham, Binita Kane and Tracy Briggs,The ConversationCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsLong COVID isthe patient-preferred termused to describe symptoms las
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
Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

by Cara MurezIf your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existin

Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

by Cara MurezIf your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existin