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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
Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants

Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months ol

Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months ol
Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

by University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behavior in children and youth, exacerbated b

Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

by University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behavior in children and youth, exacerbated b
Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre
Study reveals fourfold range in rates of mental health problems among US children based on relational and social risks

Study reveals fourfold range in rates of mental health problems among US children based on relational and social risks

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of 2019 data found that children facing relational and social risks are more likely to have

Study reveals fourfold range in rates of mental health problems among US children based on relational and social risks

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of 2019 data found that children facing relational and social risks are more likely to have
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

by Lindsey Tanner and Mike StobbeIn this undated family photo, Emily Hojara and Eli Zilke of Sawyer, Mich., hold their their daughter, Flora, who was born early in the COVID-19 pandemic and turns 2 in

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

by Lindsey Tanner and Mike StobbeIn this undated family photo, Emily Hojara and Eli Zilke of Sawyer, Mich., hold their their daughter, Flora, who was born early in the COVID-19 pandemic and turns 2 in
Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisProposed scheme forN-glycan utilization by B. infantis Bg_2D9. Breakdown of glycosidic linkages by specific g

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisProposed scheme forN-glycan utilization by B. infantis Bg_2D9. Breakdown of glycosidic linkages by specific g
Study suggests measurement bias in common child behavior assessment tool

Study suggests measurement bias in common child behavior assessment tool

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesModel fit distributions for factor analysis models across three latent constructs. SRMSR, Standardized Root Mean Squared Residual; RMSEA, Root Mean

Study suggests measurement bias in common child behavior assessment tool

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesModel fit distributions for factor analysis models across three latent constructs. SRMSR, Standardized Root Mean Squared Residual; RMSEA, Root Mean
Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchFebrile neutropeniaoccurs when patients contract a fever when their neutrophils are low. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Med

Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchFebrile neutropeniaoccurs when patients contract a fever when their neutrophils are low. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Med
Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in

Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in
Study: Preventing type 2 diabetes in young people is possible without medication

Study: Preventing type 2 diabetes in young people is possible without medication

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTen minutes of physical activity a day or less screen time is all it takes to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and slow its development

Study: Preventing type 2 diabetes in young people is possible without medication

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTen minutes of physical activity a day or less screen time is all it takes to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and slow its development
Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the d

Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the d