Despite omicron, keeping schools open as safely as possible should be the goal

by Jin Russell,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe omicron variant has causedserious disruptionto schooling overseas. As Aotearoa New Zealand prepares for an omicron outbre

Updated on: February 21,2024

Despite omicron, keeping schools open as safely as possible should be the goal

by Jin Russell,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe omicron variant has causedserious disruptionto schooling overseas. As Aotearoa New Zealand prepares for an omicron outbre

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study shows 86.4% of infants with anaphylaxis appropriately received epinephrine

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough many parents of infants worry about their child having a food allergy, there has not been a lot of

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study shows 86.4% of infants with anaphylaxis appropriately received epinephrine

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough many parents of infants worry about their child having a food allergy, there has not been a lot of

Updated on:April 24,2024

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Updated on: February 21,2024

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

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

More children aged 8–17 trying to lose weight than a decade ago, including children of a healthy weight

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver a quarter (26.5%) of children reported trying to lose weight between 2015 and 2016, a 5% increase over 1997 and 1998, finds new resea

Updated on: April 02,2024

More children aged 8–17 trying to lose weight than a decade ago, including children of a healthy weight

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver a quarter (26.5%) of children reported trying to lose weight between 2015 and 2016, a 5% increase over 1997 and 1998, finds new resea

Updated on:April 02,2024

Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAn illustration showing flashing neurons. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with q

Updated on: June 26,2024

Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAn illustration showing flashing neurons. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with q

Updated on:June 26,2024

Study suggests need for more fluid policy on RSV prophylactic availability to children

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surges in young children oc

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study suggests need for more fluid policy on RSV prophylactic availability to children

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surges in young children oc

Updated on:May 17,2024

Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers

by Boston UniversityEffect of former President Trump's election on well-child visits (flexible adherence) among immigrant compared with US-born families in the post-period, 2015–2018. Source:

Updated on: March 08,2024

Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers

by Boston UniversityEffect of former President Trump's election on well-child visits (flexible adherence) among immigrant compared with US-born families in the post-period, 2015–2018. Source:

Updated on:March 08,2024

Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

by Susan E. W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical School"I really believe that this is a potential strategy that is accessible and practical for families, and that we could mitigat

Updated on: February 27,2024

Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

by Susan E. W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical School"I really believe that this is a potential strategy that is accessible and practical for families, and that we could mitigat

Updated on:February 27,2024

Supporting caregivers of kids with developmental disorders: There's an app for that

by Stella Mayerhoff,Georgia State UniversityCONSORT flow diagram. Credit:Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities(2022). DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12436A web-based app sho

Updated on: March 23,2024

Supporting caregivers of kids with developmental disorders: There's an app for that

by Stella Mayerhoff,Georgia State UniversityCONSORT flow diagram. Credit:Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities(2022). DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12436A web-based app sho

Updated on:March 23,2024

Eating disorders increased during pandemic in female adolescents and adults, says new research

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in ad

Updated on: April 20,2024

Eating disorders increased during pandemic in female adolescents and adults, says new research

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in ad

Updated on:April 20,2024

Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Among children younger than 5 years, guardian-reported symptoms after BNT162b2 administration were generally comparable to those for on-label non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-

Updated on: March 19,2024

Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Among children younger than 5 years, guardian-reported symptoms after BNT162b2 administration were generally comparable to those for on-label non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-

Updated on:March 19,2024