Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 scho

Updated on: March 08,2024

Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 scho

Updated on:March 08,2024

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

Updated on: March 05,2024

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

Updated on:March 05,2024

Upper respiratory viruses may contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in childhood asthma

by University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVulnerability to upper respiratory viruses such as flu and the common cold may help explain significant racial and ethnic dispari

Updated on: June 25,2024

Upper respiratory viruses may contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in childhood asthma

by University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVulnerability to upper respiratory viruses such as flu and the common cold may help explain significant racial and ethnic dispari

Updated on:June 25,2024

Implementation of 'Treat All' did not increase ART coverage for children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of "Treat All," which removed CD4-based clinical staging criteria for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, did not accelerate ART coverage gains or AIDS mo

Updated on: June 22,2024

Implementation of 'Treat All' did not increase ART coverage for children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of "Treat All," which removed CD4-based clinical staging criteria for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, did not accelerate ART coverage gains or AIDS mo

Updated on:June 22,2024

Children older than 5 at higher risk of COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study found that older children and those with high blood markers for inflammation (ferritin) were at highest risk o

Updated on: February 27,2024

Children older than 5 at higher risk of COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study found that older children and those with high blood markers for inflammation (ferritin) were at highest risk o

Updated on:February 27,2024

Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

by University of QueenslandMean externalizing (a) and internalizing (b) scores for boys and girls, by timing of IPV exposure across the early life course (N = 3,697). Note. IPV = intimate partner

Updated on: March 23,2024

Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

by University of QueenslandMean externalizing (a) and internalizing (b) scores for boys and girls, by timing of IPV exposure across the early life course (N = 3,697). Note. IPV = intimate partner

Updated on:March 23,2024

Pediatric neurogenic bladder cases are not fully evaluated

by Elana GotkinePediatric neurogenic bladder (NGB) cases are not fully evaluated in routine clinical practice, according to a study published online Oct. 16 inAdvances in Therapy.Naoko Izumi, fr

Updated on: June 01,2024

Pediatric neurogenic bladder cases are not fully evaluated

by Elana GotkinePediatric neurogenic bladder (NGB) cases are not fully evaluated in routine clinical practice, according to a study published online Oct. 16 inAdvances in Therapy.Naoko Izumi, fr

Updated on:June 01,2024

COVID vaccines for children under 5 are almost here. Here's what parents need to know

by Daryl Cheng and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsCOVID vaccines for children as young as six months look set to be available in the coming months, now the Thera

Updated on: March 23,2024

COVID vaccines for children under 5 are almost here. Here's what parents need to know

by Daryl Cheng and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsCOVID vaccines for children as young as six months look set to be available in the coming months, now the Thera

Updated on:March 23,2024

Why term-time holidays can be a lifeline for children and young people with attachment needs

by Sarah Wall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are over, and children are back in school—apart from the ones going on a term-time vacation.The combination of the cos

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why term-time holidays can be a lifeline for children and young people with attachment needs

by Sarah Wall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are over, and children are back in school—apart from the ones going on a term-time vacation.The combination of the cos

Updated on:June 08,2024

Rates of handgun carriage rise among US adolescents, particularly White, rural, and higher income teens, new study finds

by Boston CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHandgun carrying increased significantly among rural, White and higher-income adolescents from 2002 to 2019, ominously escalating the risk of fir

Updated on: February 29,2024

Rates of handgun carriage rise among US adolescents, particularly White, rural, and higher income teens, new study finds

by Boston CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHandgun carrying increased significantly among rural, White and higher-income adolescents from 2002 to 2019, ominously escalating the risk of fir

Updated on:February 29,2024

U.S. adults support net-risk pediatric research

(HealthDay)—The majority of U.S. adults support net-risk pediatric research posing minimal risk and support pediatric research posing greater risk if it has high social value, according to a study pub

Updated on: February 20,2024

U.S. adults support net-risk pediatric research

(HealthDay)—The majority of U.S. adults support net-risk pediatric research posing minimal risk and support pediatric research posing greater risk if it has high social value, according to a study pub

Updated on:February 20,2024

Youth of color turn to TikTok for diet, fitness information

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 4 adolescents in the United States experienced obesity from 2017 to 2020, and youths of color experienced disproportionately high

Updated on: March 08,2024

Youth of color turn to TikTok for diet, fitness information

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 4 adolescents in the United States experienced obesity from 2017 to 2020, and youths of color experienced disproportionately high

Updated on:March 08,2024