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We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

by Conor McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids havefewer symptoms, less s

We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

by Conor McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids havefewer symptoms, less s
Study underscores importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

Study underscores importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

by Children's Hospital ColoradoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) was fully implemented in all 50 states in the U.S. by 2010, but delays in timeliness of

Study underscores importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

by Children's Hospital ColoradoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) was fully implemented in all 50 states in the U.S. by 2010, but delays in timeliness of
When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

by Spectrum HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants ha

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

by Spectrum HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants ha
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
Study finds 'hidden' child victims in violent homes face long wait for help

Study finds 'hidden' child victims in violent homes face long wait for help

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found children exposed to domestic and family violence were at a much higher risk of problems such as anxiety, d

Study finds 'hidden' child victims in violent homes face long wait for help

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found children exposed to domestic and family violence were at a much higher risk of problems such as anxiety, d
Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergen

Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergen
Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

by Delene Beeland,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEnvironmental enteric dysfunction, also called EED, is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the gut. It is a s

Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

by Delene Beeland,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEnvironmental enteric dysfunction, also called EED, is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the gut. It is a s
COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

by Julia Lyon,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week i

COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

by Julia Lyon,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week i
Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato
Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi

Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices), a multi-year quality improvement (QI) initiative in the state of Mississippi led

Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices), a multi-year quality improvement (QI) initiative in the state of Mississippi led
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,