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Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

by The City University of New YorkMedical care attended by US children ≤12years during the first 12months of the COVID-19 pandemic as reported by parents (as of March 2021). Credit:&n

Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

by The City University of New YorkMedical care attended by US children ≤12years during the first 12months of the COVID-19 pandemic as reported by parents (as of March 2021). Credit:&n
Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

by Paul (Seung Yup) Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of the estimated 300,000 babies born every year with sickle cell disease, aninherited red blood cell disorder,

Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

by Paul (Seung Yup) Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of the estimated 300,000 babies born every year with sickle cell disease, aninherited red blood cell disorder,
Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

by Lori SolomonElementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue ofPediatrics Internation

Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

by Lori SolomonElementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue ofPediatrics Internation
Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia
Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately from asthma. Climate change is making it worse

Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately from asthma. Climate change is making it worse

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEver since they were infants, LaRae Cantley's four children were constantly in and out of the emergency room, because they couldn't breathe.Ea

Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately from asthma. Climate change is making it worse

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEver since they were infants, LaRae Cantley's four children were constantly in and out of the emergency room, because they couldn't breathe.Ea
Children with COVID-19 more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, study finds

Children with COVID-19 more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small team of researchers with members from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the MetroHealth System has found a l

Children with COVID-19 more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small team of researchers with members from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the MetroHealth System has found a l
Potentially faulty data spotted in surveys of drug use and other behaviors among LGBQ youth

Potentially faulty data spotted in surveys of drug use and other behaviors among LGBQ youth

by Joseph Cimpian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFederal data on LGBQ student healthcontain a significant amount of potentially exaggerated or untruthful responses, raisi

Potentially faulty data spotted in surveys of drug use and other behaviors among LGBQ youth

by Joseph Cimpian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFederal data on LGBQ student healthcontain a significant amount of potentially exaggerated or untruthful responses, raisi
Childhood lead exposure tied to worse cognitive function in late life

Childhood lead exposure tied to worse cognitive function in late life

Exposure to lead in childhood is associated with worse cognitive functioning in late life, according to a study published in the Nov. 11 issue ofScience Advances.Haena Lee, Ph.D., from Sungkyunk

Childhood lead exposure tied to worse cognitive function in late life

Exposure to lead in childhood is associated with worse cognitive functioning in late life, according to a study published in the Nov. 11 issue ofScience Advances.Haena Lee, Ph.D., from Sungkyunk
Study validates new scale for measuring pandemic-related traumatic stress in children and adults

Study validates new scale for measuring pandemic-related traumatic stress in children and adults

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesBoxplots of ECHO COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Traumatic Stress Scale Score Distribution, by Subgroup SampleNote. Pregnant/postpartum (n = 1,656) and ad

Study validates new scale for measuring pandemic-related traumatic stress in children and adults

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesBoxplots of ECHO COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Traumatic Stress Scale Score Distribution, by Subgroup SampleNote. Pregnant/postpartum (n = 1,656) and ad
New guidelines recommend screening children 8 to 18 for anxiety disorders

New guidelines recommend screening children 8 to 18 for anxiety disorders

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: UnsplashAccording to the CDC, 9.4% of children and adolescents had an anxiety disorder in 2019. Up to one in five youth aged 18 or younger will ex

New guidelines recommend screening children 8 to 18 for anxiety disorders

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: UnsplashAccording to the CDC, 9.4% of children and adolescents had an anxiety disorder in 2019. Up to one in five youth aged 18 or younger will ex
Bacterial testing in kids with sinusitis could slash antibiotic use, study suggests

Bacterial testing in kids with sinusitis could slash antibiotic use, study suggests

by University of PittsburghNasal discharge color card. Credit: UPMCIn children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are likely t

Bacterial testing in kids with sinusitis could slash antibiotic use, study suggests

by University of PittsburghNasal discharge color card. Credit: UPMCIn children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are likely t
Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma but are often irregular and inconsistent

Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma but are often irregular and inconsistent

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteFrequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however they are often irregular and inconsistent leading to an increase in hospit

Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma but are often irregular and inconsistent

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteFrequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however they are often irregular and inconsistent leading to an increase in hospit