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Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50 children are waitlisted for transplants in the U.S. a year due to acute liver failure. Unlike children with chronic

Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50 children are waitlisted for transplants in the U.S. a year due to acute liver failure. Unlike children with chronic
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
New report reveals industry-led initiative restricting products advertised to kids fails to protect them

New report reveals industry-led initiative restricting products advertised to kids fails to protect them

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough recent revisions to the nutrition criteria used by the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiativ

New report reveals industry-led initiative restricting products advertised to kids fails to protect them

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough recent revisions to the nutrition criteria used by the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiativ
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
Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea
Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch
Three ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen—and what to do about it

Three ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen—and what to do about it

by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Sharon Horwood,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there's a kids' app for everythi

Three ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen—and what to do about it

by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Sharon Horwood,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there's a kids' app for everythi
Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit:Environment International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648There

Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit:Environment International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648There
COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t
Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.Updated growth

Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.Updated growth
Children's growing pains may be linked to to migraines

Children's growing pains may be linked to to migraines

by WileyCredit: Sasha Wolff/WikipediaNew research published inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Painreveals that, in children and adolescents, pain in the lower limbs—what are of

Children's growing pains may be linked to to migraines

by WileyCredit: Sasha Wolff/WikipediaNew research published inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Painreveals that, in children and adolescents, pain in the lower limbs—what are of
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