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Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

by Christine PaganoCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler often puts small objects in her mouth. How can I keep her safe with all the button batteries in our house?A: The best way to protect kids from

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

by Christine PaganoCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler often puts small objects in her mouth. How can I keep her safe with all the button batteries in our house?A: The best way to protect kids from
Study shows 8 out of 10 child deaths in low-income countries could be prevented

Study shows 8 out of 10 child deaths in low-income countries could be prevented

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study from the international CHAMPS network published inJAMA Network Open, 82% of child deaths in low-income

Study shows 8 out of 10 child deaths in low-income countries could be prevented

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study from the international CHAMPS network published inJAMA Network Open, 82% of child deaths in low-income
Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

by ElsevierGroup differences in cortical thickness, surface area, volume and gyrification when controlling for sex, age, site, and total intracranial volumea. A) Relative to HCs, the CD-all group

Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

by ElsevierGroup differences in cortical thickness, surface area, volume and gyrification when controlling for sex, age, site, and total intracranial volumea. A) Relative to HCs, the CD-all group
Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat

Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who

Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who
Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

by Radiological Society of North AmericaHip US image in a 3-month-old girl at baseline. No contrast material was used. The presented hip is outlined with the acetabular shape model, consisting of

Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

by Radiological Society of North AmericaHip US image in a 3-month-old girl at baseline. No contrast material was used. The presented hip is outlined with the acetabular shape model, consisting of
Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

by Joel StreedCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: We tend to believe that the holidays are a magical time for children and that the stress of it all is only felt by the adults. However, given the heightened e

Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

by Joel StreedCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: We tend to believe that the holidays are a magical time for children and that the stress of it all is only felt by the adults. However, given the heightened e
New well-being tool heralded for helping children's mental health

New well-being tool heralded for helping children's mental health

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new tool is being heralded by experts as a game-changer for children's mental health by reducing stigma, detect

New well-being tool heralded for helping children's mental health

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new tool is being heralded by experts as a game-changer for children's mental health by reducing stigma, detect
Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaObserved and modeled EBOV RNA blood levels (viral load) according to the time since admission, age category (children versus adults) and clinical outc

Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaObserved and modeled EBOV RNA blood levels (viral load) according to the time since admission, age category (children versus adults) and clinical outc
Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and be

Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and be
No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

by University of South AustraliaTeenagers aged 13-17 with the most serious child protection concerns were g nearly 50 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Credit: Pixabay-Wokandapi

No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

by University of South AustraliaTeenagers aged 13-17 with the most serious child protection concerns were g nearly 50 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Credit: Pixabay-Wokandapi
Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns

Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new study show

Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new study show
IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study

IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, may provide some advantages in quality of life in adulthood, according to

IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, may provide some advantages in quality of life in adulthood, according to