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Take a deep breath: Early detection of vascular disease in chronic lung disease of premature infants

Take a deep breath: Early detection of vascular disease in chronic lung disease of premature infants

by Luisa Hoffmann,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPremature infants often struggle with breathing and require ventilatory support and oxygen ther

Take a deep breath: Early detection of vascular disease in chronic lung disease of premature infants

by Luisa Hoffmann,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPremature infants often struggle with breathing and require ventilatory support and oxygen ther
Myopia progressed faster in children under COVID-19 lockdowns

Myopia progressed faster in children under COVID-19 lockdowns

(HealthDay)—Myopia progressed more rapidly in schoolchildren exposed to more COVID-19-related lockdown measures, according to a study published online Jan. 14 inJAMA Network Open.Kai Yip Choi, P

Myopia progressed faster in children under COVID-19 lockdowns

(HealthDay)—Myopia progressed more rapidly in schoolchildren exposed to more COVID-19-related lockdown measures, according to a study published online Jan. 14 inJAMA Network Open.Kai Yip Choi, P
Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

by University of South AustraliaWhen COVID-19 hit, outdoor playgrounds closed, and for many months, outdoor exercise was limited to only one hour per day. Credit: Unsplash/Shiau LingAs COVID-19 r

Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

by University of South AustraliaWhen COVID-19 hit, outdoor playgrounds closed, and for many months, outdoor exercise was limited to only one hour per day. Credit: Unsplash/Shiau LingAs COVID-19 r
Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

by Elana GotkineRace and ethnicity reporting has improved significantly in pediatric clinical trials, but there is still underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups, according to a study p

Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

by Elana GotkineRace and ethnicity reporting has improved significantly in pediatric clinical trials, but there is still underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups, according to a study p
Human metapneumovirus is filling ICUs this spring—a pediatric infectious disease specialist explains

Human metapneumovirus is filling ICUs this spring—a pediatric infectious disease specialist explains

by John V. Williams,The ConversationCredit: The ConversationIn the year 2000, Dutch scientists went on a mission of exploration—not to discover lands or riches, but to identify unknown causes of

Human metapneumovirus is filling ICUs this spring—a pediatric infectious disease specialist explains

by John V. Williams,The ConversationCredit: The ConversationIn the year 2000, Dutch scientists went on a mission of exploration—not to discover lands or riches, but to identify unknown causes of
Are neurodevelopmental disorders common in extremely preterm babies?

Are neurodevelopmental disorders common in extremely preterm babies?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of data from national Swedish registries for extremely preterm babies (born before 24 weeks) from 2007–2018, most had neurodevelopmental d

Are neurodevelopmental disorders common in extremely preterm babies?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of data from national Swedish registries for extremely preterm babies (born before 24 weeks) from 2007–2018, most had neurodevelopmental d
Researchers identify bacterial strain that demonstrates a potentially protective role in celiac disease

Researchers identify bacterial strain that demonstrates a potentially protective role in celiac disease

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCytokine release analysis (N = 2 per treatment) with average bars in pg/ml from two bio replicates, each with technical duplicates. Credit:P

Researchers identify bacterial strain that demonstrates a potentially protective role in celiac disease

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCytokine release analysis (N = 2 per treatment) with average bars in pg/ml from two bio replicates, each with technical duplicates. Credit:P
Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainConsistently breastfeeding infants in any amount during their first three months was associated with a lower risk of childh

Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainConsistently breastfeeding infants in any amount during their first three months was associated with a lower risk of childh
Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

by Daniel LawlerCooking with gas has been linked to around 12 percent of asthma cases in the United States, Australia and Europe.New research that links cooking with natural gas to around 12 percent o

Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

by Daniel LawlerCooking with gas has been linked to around 12 percent of asthma cases in the United States, Australia and Europe.New research that links cooking with natural gas to around 12 percent o
Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We
How to help kids cope with back-to-school stress

How to help kids cope with back-to-school stress

by Amy Lynn Meadows,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids have coped with a lot of change over the past several years. It's important to recognize that change, even goo

How to help kids cope with back-to-school stress

by Amy Lynn Meadows,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids have coped with a lot of change over the past several years. It's important to recognize that change, even goo
Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington UniversityNearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris

Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington UniversityNearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris