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Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t
Researchers identify unique biomarker patterns identifying MIS-C and severe COVID in children

Researchers identify unique biomarker patterns identifying MIS-C and severe COVID in children

by Children's National HospitalGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101034Using powerful sequencing technology, researchers have identi

Researchers identify unique biomarker patterns identifying MIS-C and severe COVID in children

by Children's National HospitalGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101034Using powerful sequencing technology, researchers have identi
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
Teen responses to pandemic depended on previously experienced types of trauma, finds study

Teen responses to pandemic depended on previously experienced types of trauma, finds study

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageQuarantine impacted the mental health of people worldwide, especially teenagers.But how did the experience ofs

Teen responses to pandemic depended on previously experienced types of trauma, finds study

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageQuarantine impacted the mental health of people worldwide, especially teenagers.But how did the experience ofs
Chromosomal testing expands options for exploring causes of SIDS

Chromosomal testing expands options for exploring causes of SIDS

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA genetic test known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) could help identify the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or its

Chromosomal testing expands options for exploring causes of SIDS

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA genetic test known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) could help identify the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or its
Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs school starts to go back, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging parents to get their children involved in preparing

Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs school starts to go back, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging parents to get their children involved in preparing
ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

In the June 28 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim recommendations are presented for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines f

ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

In the June 28 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim recommendations are presented for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines f
Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity

Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience racial discrimination are more likely to later have a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waistline, according t

Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience racial discrimination are more likely to later have a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waistline, according t
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
Older adolescents with physical and mental illnesses have lowest self-perceptions: Study

Older adolescents with physical and mental illnesses have lowest self-perceptions: Study

by University of WaterlooModerating Effect of Adolescent Age on the Association Between Physical-Mental Comorbidity and Self-Concept. Panel A (left) shows the moderating effect of age on the SDQ-

Older adolescents with physical and mental illnesses have lowest self-perceptions: Study

by University of WaterlooModerating Effect of Adolescent Age on the Association Between Physical-Mental Comorbidity and Self-Concept. Panel A (left) shows the moderating effect of age on the SDQ-
Young people took up smoking during the pandemic—how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century

Young people took up smoking during the pandemic—how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century

by Michael Reeve,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the UK and much of the west, smoking rates have consistently declined sincethe turn of the millennium. But during some of the m

Young people took up smoking during the pandemic—how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century

by Michael Reeve,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the UK and much of the west, smoking rates have consistently declined sincethe turn of the millennium. But during some of the m
Seven-month-old babies already have a sense of symmetry

Seven-month-old babies already have a sense of symmetry

by University of the Basque CountrySeven-month-old babies have a robust, automatic ability to detect symmetrical structures. Credit: Irene de la Cruz-Pavía / UPV/EHUA collaborative study conducte

Seven-month-old babies already have a sense of symmetry

by University of the Basque CountrySeven-month-old babies have a robust, automatic ability to detect symmetrical structures. Credit: Irene de la Cruz-Pavía / UPV/EHUA collaborative study conducte