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Early snapshot of pandemic's impact on children's mental health

Early snapshot of pandemic's impact on children's mental health

by Clea Simon,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHome from school and separated from peers during crucial developmental phases, young children and adolescents were clearly among

Early snapshot of pandemic's impact on children's mental health

by Clea Simon,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHome from school and separated from peers during crucial developmental phases, young children and adolescents were clearly among
Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects

Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThis digitally-colorized transmission electron microscopic image depicts the ultrastructural details of an influenza virus particle. Credit: CDC, Frederick

Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThis digitally-colorized transmission electron microscopic image depicts the ultrastructural details of an influenza virus particle. Credit: CDC, Frederick
Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Parents of children with high-powered magnet exposures often do not know if warning labels were present, or they report not reading them, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inPediatric

Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Parents of children with high-powered magnet exposures often do not know if warning labels were present, or they report not reading them, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inPediatric
Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—A polygenic score derived from pharmacogenomic evaluation of cytarabine (ara-C) pathway can help personalize treatment for pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according t

Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—A polygenic score derived from pharmacogenomic evaluation of cytarabine (ara-C) pathway can help personalize treatment for pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according t
CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho
Children's health will be negatively impacted by poorer fitness as global temperatures rise, new research shows

Children's health will be negatively impacted by poorer fitness as global temperatures rise, new research shows

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecord levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising g

Children's health will be negatively impacted by poorer fitness as global temperatures rise, new research shows

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecord levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising g
Meningitis: Know the signs

Meningitis: Know the signs

by University of LiverpoolGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainMeningococcal meningitis and septicaemia (blood poi

Meningitis: Know the signs

by University of LiverpoolGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainMeningococcal meningitis and septicaemia (blood poi
'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

by Marin WolfCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbigail McGowan went numb the day after the music stopped.The drum major and French horn player helped lead the Anna High School marching band to the sta

'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

by Marin WolfCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbigail McGowan went numb the day after the music stopped.The drum major and French horn player helped lead the Anna High School marching band to the sta
Telehealth enabled eight Texas nurseries to reduce antibiotic use in newborns by 32%

Telehealth enabled eight Texas nurseries to reduce antibiotic use in newborns by 32%

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth consultations with a pediatric infectious disease specialist at The University of Texas Hea

Telehealth enabled eight Texas nurseries to reduce antibiotic use in newborns by 32%

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth consultations with a pediatric infectious disease specialist at The University of Texas Hea
Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—t

Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—t
Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp
Ongoing study seeks to identify household triggers for chronic lung disease in children

Ongoing study seeks to identify household triggers for chronic lung disease in children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHome is where the heart is, but it's also where air pollutants, allergens, and other irritants can make breat

Ongoing study seeks to identify household triggers for chronic lung disease in children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHome is where the heart is, but it's also where air pollutants, allergens, and other irritants can make breat