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Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patient

Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patient
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
Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

by American Pediatric SocietyLow-income immigrant children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid in the years following the 2018 announcement of the revised &

Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

by American Pediatric SocietyLow-income immigrant children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid in the years following the 2018 announcement of the revised &
U.S. doctors on the frontlines of hepatitis outbreak striking kids

U.S. doctors on the frontlines of hepatitis outbreak striking kids

by Alan MozesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs health experts around the world try to understand why nearly 200 children in 12 countries have fallen seriously ill with severehepatitis, doctors in Alab

U.S. doctors on the frontlines of hepatitis outbreak striking kids

by Alan MozesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs health experts around the world try to understand why nearly 200 children in 12 countries have fallen seriously ill with severehepatitis, doctors in Alab
Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psycholog

Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psycholog
Study explores how active parent participation can improve neonatal health and reduce parental stress

Study explores how active parent participation can improve neonatal health and reduce parental stress

by Cactus CommunicationsThis study assessed neonatal intensive care units across Europe and Canada and outlines the factors that affect the implementation of zero parent-infant separation. Credit: Mar

Study explores how active parent participation can improve neonatal health and reduce parental stress

by Cactus CommunicationsThis study assessed neonatal intensive care units across Europe and Canada and outlines the factors that affect the implementation of zero parent-infant separation. Credit: Mar
Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.The study of six

Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.The study of six
COVID-19 hospital admission rare for children with arthritis

COVID-19 hospital admission rare for children with arthritis

by University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people with underlying rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are uncommonly hospitalized with COVID-19, a study of m

COVID-19 hospital admission rare for children with arthritis

by University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people with underlying rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are uncommonly hospitalized with COVID-19, a study of m
Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

by Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a

Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

by Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a
Mutations in novel gene found to be responsible for severe liver disease in children

Mutations in novel gene found to be responsible for severe liver disease in children

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeImage of the resected liver from a child with mutations in the FOCAD gene showing striking signs of cirrhosis, requiring liver tr

Mutations in novel gene found to be responsible for severe liver disease in children

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeImage of the resected liver from a child with mutations in the FOCAD gene showing striking signs of cirrhosis, requiring liver tr
Sports, not screens: The key to happier, healthier children

Sports, not screens: The key to happier, healthier children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageWhether it's sports practice, music lessons or a casual catch up with friends, when children are involved in after-school activities,

Sports, not screens: The key to happier, healthier children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageWhether it's sports practice, music lessons or a casual catch up with friends, when children are involved in after-school activities,
Trial identifies most effective breathing support for children in intensive care

Trial identifies most effective breathing support for children in intensive care

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA commonly used means of delivering extra oxygen to children in intensive care is not as effective as many clinicians assu

Trial identifies most effective breathing support for children in intensive care

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA commonly used means of delivering extra oxygen to children in intensive care is not as effective as many clinicians assu