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Teens with access to firearms found to be at higher risk for suicide

Teens with access to firearms found to be at higher risk for suicide

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents who had access to firearms had about 1.5 times higher odds for prior suicide attempt an

Teens with access to firearms found to be at higher risk for suicide

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents who had access to firearms had about 1.5 times higher odds for prior suicide attempt an
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
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
Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

by Kat StaffordAmid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend's birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest."He just kept saying 'I can't breathe

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

by Kat StaffordAmid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend's birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest."He just kept saying 'I can't breathe
Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, study finds

Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSmartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the S

Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSmartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the S
Should we screen all newborns for neurodevelopmental disorders?

Should we screen all newborns for neurodevelopmental disorders?

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExpanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental

Should we screen all newborns for neurodevelopmental disorders?

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExpanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental
Teen internet usage associated with stress and suicidal ideation

Teen internet usage associated with stress and suicidal ideation

by Public Library of ScienceTwo girls using a laptop. Credit: Cottonbro, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)A survey of nearly 30,000 high school students in Korea reveals an

Teen internet usage associated with stress and suicidal ideation

by Public Library of ScienceTwo girls using a laptop. Credit: Cottonbro, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)A survey of nearly 30,000 high school students in Korea reveals an
New software delivers advanced sound quality in heart and lung monitoring for newborns

New software delivers advanced sound quality in heart and lung monitoring for newborns

by Monash UniversityCredit: DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3144355Researchers at Monash University have developed new software which delivers advanced sound quality of heart and lung monitoring for pre

New software delivers advanced sound quality in heart and lung monitoring for newborns

by Monash UniversityCredit: DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3144355Researchers at Monash University have developed new software which delivers advanced sound quality of heart and lung monitoring for pre
Study reveals link between man-made chemicals in everyday products and later puberty

Study reveals link between man-made chemicals in everyday products and later puberty

by European Society for PediatricCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food pa

Study reveals link between man-made chemicals in everyday products and later puberty

by European Society for PediatricCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food pa
Policy statement addresses safety for children in emergency care settings

Policy statement addresses safety for children in emergency care settings

All emergency departments should understand the unique safety issues related to children, according to a policy statement and accompanying technical report released by the American Academy of Pediatri

Policy statement addresses safety for children in emergency care settings

All emergency departments should understand the unique safety issues related to children, according to a policy statement and accompanying technical report released by the American Academy of Pediatri
Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school, study suggests

Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school, study suggests

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren living with type 1 diabetes miss an average of nine more sessions of school a year than do children without the condition, a new st

Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school, study suggests

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren living with type 1 diabetes miss an average of nine more sessions of school a year than do children without the condition, a new st
Recent increase seen in pediatric benzonatate exposure

Recent increase seen in pediatric benzonatate exposure

Pediatric benzonatate prescription utilization has increased recently, as have cases involving intentional benzonatate exposure, according to a study published online Nov. 15 inPediatrics.Ivone

Recent increase seen in pediatric benzonatate exposure

Pediatric benzonatate prescription utilization has increased recently, as have cases involving intentional benzonatate exposure, according to a study published online Nov. 15 inPediatrics.Ivone