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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
Kids aren't skipping just COVID vaccines

Kids aren't skipping just COVID vaccines

by Meredith CohnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere are thousands of children across Maryland who not only haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19, but also lack protection from influenza and

Kids aren't skipping just COVID vaccines

by Meredith CohnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere are thousands of children across Maryland who not only haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19, but also lack protection from influenza and
Polluted air can negatively impact children's test scores, finds study

Polluted air can negatively impact children's test scores, finds study

by Christina Frank,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test

Polluted air can negatively impact children's test scores, finds study

by Christina Frank,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test
Could childhood inflammation or infection be a cause of depression and psychosis?

Could childhood inflammation or infection be a cause of depression and psychosis?

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA growing body of research suggests that early-life infection, inflammation, and metabolic changes could contribute to psychiatric disorders—perha

Could childhood inflammation or infection be a cause of depression and psychosis?

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA growing body of research suggests that early-life infection, inflammation, and metabolic changes could contribute to psychiatric disorders—perha
Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks an

Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks an
New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like
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
Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

by University College LondonCredit: Dr Christabel Enweronu-Laryea, University of Ghana.Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using on

Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

by University College LondonCredit: Dr Christabel Enweronu-Laryea, University of Ghana.Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using on
Challenges with medical device regulation put necessary pediatric surgeries at risk

Challenges with medical device regulation put necessary pediatric surgeries at risk

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Trinity College has found that a regulation which came into effect in May 2021 with the aim of improving the oversight o

Challenges with medical device regulation put necessary pediatric surgeries at risk

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Trinity College has found that a regulation which came into effect in May 2021 with the aim of improving the oversight o
Surgery may be avoided for children with rare skull tumor

Surgery may be avoided for children with rare skull tumor

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeSpontaneous resolution of a pediatric skull tumor. The MRI on the left shows a mass protruding through the skull and causing scalp swelling. The CT scan on the rig

Surgery may be avoided for children with rare skull tumor

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeSpontaneous resolution of a pediatric skull tumor. The MRI on the left shows a mass protruding through the skull and causing scalp swelling. The CT scan on the rig
Emergency departments saw firearm injuries in children double during pandemic

Emergency departments saw firearm injuries in children double during pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPediatric Emergency Department (ED) visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic compared to ear

Emergency departments saw firearm injuries in children double during pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPediatric Emergency Department (ED) visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic compared to ear
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaThis image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy drug. Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggre

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaThis image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy drug. Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggre