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Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of accidental firearm injuries in children found that the shootings most often occurred in the homes of the patient, frie

Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of accidental firearm injuries in children found that the shootings most often occurred in the homes of the patient, frie
Know the difference between adult and teen depression

Know the difference between adult and teen depression

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Dr. M

Know the difference between adult and teen depression

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Dr. M
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
Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born
Novel study aims to help kids with severe epilepsy

Novel study aims to help kids with severe epilepsy

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for children suffering one of the most severe for

Novel study aims to help kids with severe epilepsy

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for children suffering one of the most severe for
Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

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

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
Earlier vaccinations could help tackle rotavirus in poorer countries

Earlier vaccinations could help tackle rotavirus in poorer countries

by University of LiverpoolAssociation between maternal antibodies and oral rotavirus vaccine response. A Geographic differences in maternal antibody concentrations. Groups were compared by ANOVA

Earlier vaccinations could help tackle rotavirus in poorer countries

by University of LiverpoolAssociation between maternal antibodies and oral rotavirus vaccine response. A Geographic differences in maternal antibody concentrations. Groups were compared by ANOVA
To what extent are children harmed by medications in pediatric intensive care units?

To what extent are children harmed by medications in pediatric intensive care units?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an observational study conducted across three pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in England over a three-month period in 2019, one-sixth of patien

To what extent are children harmed by medications in pediatric intensive care units?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an observational study conducted across three pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in England over a three-month period in 2019, one-sixth of patien
Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop a

Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop a
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
Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u
Does youth tobacco use drop after cities ban flavored tobacco sales?

Does youth tobacco use drop after cities ban flavored tobacco sales?

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a special communication published inTobacco Control, investigators report finding considerable weaknesses in a previous analysis

Does youth tobacco use drop after cities ban flavored tobacco sales?

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a special communication published inTobacco Control, investigators report finding considerable weaknesses in a previous analysis