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First-of-its-kind child ultrasonography dataset enables a wealth of research

First-of-its-kind child ultrasonography dataset enables a wealth of research

by Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyBlack dots indicate the spots on the middle cerebral, internal carotid, and vertebral arteries where ultrasonography measurements were made. Measure

First-of-its-kind child ultrasonography dataset enables a wealth of research

by Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyBlack dots indicate the spots on the middle cerebral, internal carotid, and vertebral arteries where ultrasonography measurements were made. Measure
One of four youth screen positive for suicide risk in ED; 80% of transgender, gender diverse youth screen positive

One of four youth screen positive for suicide risk in ED; 80% of transgender, gender diverse youth screen positive

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 80% of emergency department encounters involving transgender or gender diverse youth ages 10 and older screened positive f

One of four youth screen positive for suicide risk in ED; 80% of transgender, gender diverse youth screen positive

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 80% of emergency department encounters involving transgender or gender diverse youth ages 10 and older screened positive f
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
Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil
High, low BMI tied to higher medical expenditures in children

High, low BMI tied to higher medical expenditures in children

by Lori SolomonMedical expenditures for privately insured children, including out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures, are higher for all body mass index (BMI) categories other than healthy weight, according

High, low BMI tied to higher medical expenditures in children

by Lori SolomonMedical expenditures for privately insured children, including out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures, are higher for all body mass index (BMI) categories other than healthy weight, according
Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers— protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serio

Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers— protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serio
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
More than 1 in 10 pediatric ambulance runs are for mental health emergencies, finds study

More than 1 in 10 pediatric ambulance runs are for mental health emergencies, finds study

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study offers a novel look at the scope of the youth mental health crisis across the United St

More than 1 in 10 pediatric ambulance runs are for mental health emergencies, finds study

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study offers a novel look at the scope of the youth mental health crisis across the United St
Mental health services spending for kids and adolescents has risen by more than 25% since beginning of pandemic: Study

Mental health services spending for kids and adolescents has risen by more than 25% since beginning of pandemic: Study

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpending on mental health services for children and adolescents has risen by more than one-quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemi

Mental health services spending for kids and adolescents has risen by more than 25% since beginning of pandemic: Study

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpending on mental health services for children and adolescents has risen by more than one-quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemi
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl
Practices supporting breastfeeding help moms achieve goals

Practices supporting breastfeeding help moms achieve goals

For low-income women, experiencing maternity care practices supportive of breastfeeding is associated with an increased likelihood of meeting prenatal breastfeeding intentions, according to a study pu

Practices supporting breastfeeding help moms achieve goals

For low-income women, experiencing maternity care practices supportive of breastfeeding is associated with an increased likelihood of meeting prenatal breastfeeding intentions, according to a study pu