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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
Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.But w

Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.But w
Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated

Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated

by Peter Ramjug,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents may have become skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines after seeing breakthrough omicron infections over the winter, causi

Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated

by Peter Ramjug,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents may have become skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines after seeing breakthrough omicron infections over the winter, causi
Should I loosen up on the kids' bedtime these holidays—or stick to the schedule? Tips from a child sleep expert

Should I loosen up on the kids' bedtime these holidays—or stick to the schedule? Tips from a child sleep expert

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSummer holidays often mean sunshine, beach trips, mountain hikes, relaxation, catching up with family and friends, and the chance to sle

Should I loosen up on the kids' bedtime these holidays—or stick to the schedule? Tips from a child sleep expert

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSummer holidays often mean sunshine, beach trips, mountain hikes, relaxation, catching up with family and friends, and the chance to sle
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
Asthma, allergy risk may be higher for children conceived with infertility treatment

Asthma, allergy risk may be higher for children conceived with infertility treatment

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived with infertility treatment may have a higher risk for asthma and allergies, suggests a study by researchers at the Nati

Asthma, allergy risk may be higher for children conceived with infertility treatment

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived with infertility treatment may have a higher risk for asthma and allergies, suggests a study by researchers at the Nati
Nurses' attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination for their children are highly influenced by partisanship, new study finds

Nurses' attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination for their children are highly influenced by partisanship, new study finds

by Filip Viskupič and David Wiltse,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of nurses who identify as Republican are less likely to receive a COVID-19 vaccination compared with

Nurses' attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination for their children are highly influenced by partisanship, new study finds

by Filip Viskupič and David Wiltse,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of nurses who identify as Republican are less likely to receive a COVID-19 vaccination compared with
More than 3 in 5 children do not receive timely mental health services after firearm injury, study finds

More than 3 in 5 children do not receive timely mental health services after firearm injury, study finds

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than three in five children (63%) enrolled in Medicaid do not receive mental health services w

More than 3 in 5 children do not receive timely mental health services after firearm injury, study finds

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than three in five children (63%) enrolled in Medicaid do not receive mental health services w
Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.Using data from

Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.Using data from
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
Forgetfulness, even fatal cases, can happen to anyone, study shows

Forgetfulness, even fatal cases, can happen to anyone, study shows

by Tracy DeStazio,University of Notre DameCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 1998, approximately 496 children have died of pediatric vehicular heatstroke in the United States because their

Forgetfulness, even fatal cases, can happen to anyone, study shows

by Tracy DeStazio,University of Notre DameCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 1998, approximately 496 children have died of pediatric vehicular heatstroke in the United States because their