Mortality high for children whose caregivers decline tracheostomies, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainForty percent of critically ill children whose parents or other caregivers declined tracheostomies died within 24 months, and half of all

Updated on: May 17,2024

Mortality high for children whose caregivers decline tracheostomies, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainForty percent of critically ill children whose parents or other caregivers declined tracheostomies died within 24 months, and half of all

Updated on:May 17,2024

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published

Updated on: May 13,2024

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published

Updated on:May 13,2024

The 'tripledemic' surge: Study examines impact of flu, RSV and COVID-19 hitting pediatric emergency departments

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith cases of respiratory illness climbing quickly across the nation, new research from experts at Michigan Medicine offers i

Updated on: February 29,2024

The 'tripledemic' surge: Study examines impact of flu, RSV and COVID-19 hitting pediatric emergency departments

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith cases of respiratory illness climbing quickly across the nation, new research from experts at Michigan Medicine offers i

Updated on:February 29,2024

Researchers uncover cellular signature to detect pediatric sleep apnea

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) changes the profiles of

Updated on: May 05,2024

Researchers uncover cellular signature to detect pediatric sleep apnea

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) changes the profiles of

Updated on:May 05,2024

Boosting kids' health literacy

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use info

Updated on: March 19,2024

Boosting kids' health literacy

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use info

Updated on:March 19,2024

Universal screening of infants for rare disease may be cost-effective, study finds

by Ritsumeikan UniversityBiliary atresia is a rare yet severe condition, requiring timely intervention to prevent hepatocellular damage. Universal screening of infants for biliary atresia can help, bu

Updated on: May 13,2024

Universal screening of infants for rare disease may be cost-effective, study finds

by Ritsumeikan UniversityBiliary atresia is a rare yet severe condition, requiring timely intervention to prevent hepatocellular damage. Universal screening of infants for biliary atresia can help, bu

Updated on:May 13,2024

Feeding mode of newborns could influence oral bacteria makeup

by American Society for MicrobiologyFig.1. Microbial link of oral microbiota within mother-infant pairs. (A) PCoA plot of mother and infant samples based on the Bray-Curtis distance. Bacter

Updated on: February 21,2024

Feeding mode of newborns could influence oral bacteria makeup

by American Society for MicrobiologyFig.1. Microbial link of oral microbiota within mother-infant pairs. (A) PCoA plot of mother and infant samples based on the Bray-Curtis distance. Bacter

Updated on:February 21,2024

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Updated on: February 28,2024

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Updated on:February 28,2024

Clinical intervention directed at social risks does not increase experiences of discrimination, finds study

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing recognition of the health impact of social risks—such as food insecurity and homelessness—has prompted researcher

Updated on: May 08,2024

Clinical intervention directed at social risks does not increase experiences of discrimination, finds study

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing recognition of the health impact of social risks—such as food insecurity and homelessness—has prompted researcher

Updated on:May 08,2024

Study shows birth weight could help identify children at higher risk of psychological issues

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger birth weights te

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study shows birth weight could help identify children at higher risk of psychological issues

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger birth weights te

Updated on:May 20,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Updated on:May 10,2024

Nearly half of children on Medicaid lack outpatient follow-up within a month after emergency care for mental health

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoKaplan-Meier survival curve for return mental health acute care encounters following an index mental health ED discharge. Return men

Updated on: March 08,2024

Nearly half of children on Medicaid lack outpatient follow-up within a month after emergency care for mental health

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoKaplan-Meier survival curve for return mental health acute care encounters following an index mental health ED discharge. Return men

Updated on:March 08,2024