Slight increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioid medications in utero

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study inCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)shows a small increased risk of congenital abnormaliti

Updated on: February 22,2024

Slight increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioid medications in utero

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study inCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)shows a small increased risk of congenital abnormaliti

Updated on:February 22,2024

Study shows how mothers calm their distressed infants with soothing signals

by York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost parents know it even if they can't prove it: When a baby becomes distressed, its mother has a unique power to soothe and calm the infan

Updated on: May 19,2024

Study shows how mothers calm their distressed infants with soothing signals

by York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost parents know it even if they can't prove it: When a baby becomes distressed, its mother has a unique power to soothe and calm the infan

Updated on:May 19,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Updated on:June 05,2024

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

Updated on: June 05,2024

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

Updated on:June 05,2024

People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month—and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at hom

Updated on: June 26,2024

People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month—and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at hom

Updated on:June 26,2024

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

Updated on: February 29,2024

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

Updated on:February 29,2024

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

Updated on: October 17,2025

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

Updated on:October 17,2025

Researchers discover pathways to severe COVID-19 in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHResearchers have discovered

Updated on: February 29,2024

Researchers discover pathways to severe COVID-19 in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHResearchers have discovered

Updated on:February 29,2024

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

Study explores weight terminology that youth prefer, dislike

by Elana GotkineMany youth have a preference and dislike for terms of weight terminology, with differences seen across sex, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and weight status, according to a study

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study explores weight terminology that youth prefer, dislike

by Elana GotkineMany youth have a preference and dislike for terms of weight terminology, with differences seen across sex, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and weight status, according to a study

Updated on:April 24,2024

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from

Updated on: February 28,2024

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from

Updated on:February 28,2024

Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalmiRNA expression levels with significant interactions post-injury. We found a statistically significant interaction between age and presence of PPCS in the ex

Updated on: June 11,2024

Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalmiRNA expression levels with significant interactions post-injury. We found a statistically significant interaction between age and presence of PPCS in the ex

Updated on:June 11,2024