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Researchers find no difference in rate of childhood diabetes in Ontario during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers find no difference in rate of childhood diabetes in Ontario during COVID-19 pandemic

by Institute for Clinical Evaluative SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from ICES and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) finds no overall difference in the relative rate of c

Researchers find no difference in rate of childhood diabetes in Ontario during COVID-19 pandemic

by Institute for Clinical Evaluative SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from ICES and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) finds no overall difference in the relative rate of c
Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connect

Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connect
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
COVID-19 shots unlikely to prompt rare inflammation in kids: study

COVID-19 shots unlikely to prompt rare inflammation in kids: study

by Lindsey TannerMedical personnel vaccinate students at a school in New Orleans on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. U.S. data suggests it is unlikely that COVID-19 vaccines might trigger a rare inflammatory c

COVID-19 shots unlikely to prompt rare inflammation in kids: study

by Lindsey TannerMedical personnel vaccinate students at a school in New Orleans on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. U.S. data suggests it is unlikely that COVID-19 vaccines might trigger a rare inflammatory c
Addressing long-term pandemic anxiety in children

Addressing long-term pandemic anxiety in children

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up during the pandemic have faced confusion and fear surrounding coronavirus and their safety.

Addressing long-term pandemic anxiety in children

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up during the pandemic have faced confusion and fear surrounding coronavirus and their safety.
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
Traumas in children and adolescents can be treated effectively, say researchers

Traumas in children and adolescents can be treated effectively, say researchers

by University of MünsterPRISMA flowchart of study selection. Credit:The British Journal of Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2023.24Psychotherapeutic treatment based on trauma-focuse

Traumas in children and adolescents can be treated effectively, say researchers

by University of MünsterPRISMA flowchart of study selection. Credit:The British Journal of Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2023.24Psychotherapeutic treatment based on trauma-focuse
Opioid prescriptions for pediatric patients following surgical procedures have dropped significantly

Opioid prescriptions for pediatric patients following surgical procedures have dropped significantly

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine f

Opioid prescriptions for pediatric patients following surgical procedures have dropped significantly

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine f
New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done?

New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done?

by Melody Smith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainC+—that's Aotearoa New Zealand's overall grade in the most comprehensive global assessment ofphysical activity in c

New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done?

by Melody Smith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainC+—that's Aotearoa New Zealand's overall grade in the most comprehensive global assessment ofphysical activity in c
Slight increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioid medications in utero

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

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
Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

by Elana GotkineFor newborns with prenatal opioid exposure (POE), use of a vibrating crib mattress was associated with a reduction in administration of morphine treatment (AMT), according to a study p

Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

by Elana GotkineFor newborns with prenatal opioid exposure (POE), use of a vibrating crib mattress was associated with a reduction in administration of morphine treatment (AMT), according to a study p
Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, le

Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, le