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Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t
2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

(HealthDay)—From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, accor

2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

(HealthDay)—From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, accor
One-third of hospitalized Hawaiʻi youth are obese

One-third of hospitalized Hawaiʻi youth are obese

by University of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in three hospitalized youth in Hawaiʻi had obesity, underscoring the need for greater attention to obesity in the inpatient s

One-third of hospitalized Hawaiʻi youth are obese

by University of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in three hospitalized youth in Hawaiʻi had obesity, underscoring the need for greater attention to obesity in the inpatient s
High adolescent BMI increases the risk of early chronic kidney disease, large cohort study finds

High adolescent BMI increases the risk of early chronic kidney disease, large cohort study finds

by Hebrew University of JerusalemCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescent obesity significantly increases the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a l

High adolescent BMI increases the risk of early chronic kidney disease, large cohort study finds

by Hebrew University of JerusalemCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescent obesity significantly increases the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a l
Factors linked to pediatric mental health emergency revisits identified

Factors linked to pediatric mental health emergency revisits identified

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterPediatric mental health emergency department visits are increasing, and markers of severe disease and health care access are associated with mental health revisits,

Factors linked to pediatric mental health emergency revisits identified

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterPediatric mental health emergency department visits are increasing, and markers of severe disease and health care access are associated with mental health revisits,
Universal screening of infants for rare disease may be cost-effective, study finds

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

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
Medical student with inflammatory bowel disease helps pediatricians understand the power of their words

Medical student with inflammatory bowel disease helps pediatricians understand the power of their words

by University of North Carolina School of MedicineCatalina Berenblum Tobi, a 4th-year medical student at the UNC School of Medicine. Credit: Catalina Berenblum TobiCatalina Berenblum Tobi had her

Medical student with inflammatory bowel disease helps pediatricians understand the power of their words

by University of North Carolina School of MedicineCatalina Berenblum Tobi, a 4th-year medical student at the UNC School of Medicine. Credit: Catalina Berenblum TobiCatalina Berenblum Tobi had her
Study shows children with parental cancer have increased unmet economic needs in food, housing, and transportation

Study shows children with parental cancer have increased unmet economic needs in food, housing, and transportation

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), findings show parental cancer is associated with a greate

Study shows children with parental cancer have increased unmet economic needs in food, housing, and transportation

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), findings show parental cancer is associated with a greate
Mozart lullaby may ameliorate pain in newborns during heel prick blood test

Mozart lullaby may ameliorate pain in newborns during heel prick blood test

by SpringerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlaying a Mozart lullaby may help reduce the pain experienced by newborn babies undergoing a heel prick blood test, according to a randomized, blinded

Mozart lullaby may ameliorate pain in newborns during heel prick blood test

by SpringerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlaying a Mozart lullaby may help reduce the pain experienced by newborn babies undergoing a heel prick blood test, according to a randomized, blinded
A third of UK parents think the cost of living crisis will significantly affect their children's mental health

A third of UK parents think the cost of living crisis will significantly affect their children's mental health

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA survey of U.K. parents by Savanta ComRes, commissioned by the King's Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People's Mental Hea

A third of UK parents think the cost of living crisis will significantly affect their children's mental health

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA survey of U.K. parents by Savanta ComRes, commissioned by the King's Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People's Mental Hea
People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

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

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
Research shows a healthy diet, reading and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

Research shows a healthy diet, reading and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study c

Research shows a healthy diet, reading and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study c