85

Pediatrics
Focuses on the health of children and adolescents.
Sub Categories on Pediatrics
Latest Articles
Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

by Meghan Forder,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHelping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines

Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

by Meghan Forder,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHelping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines
Increasing use of asset building programs could lead to increase in wealth for low income families

Increasing use of asset building programs could lead to increase in wealth for low income families

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Boston Medical Center found that increasing the use of underutilized asset building programs could be part of the solut

Increasing use of asset building programs could lead to increase in wealth for low income families

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Boston Medical Center found that increasing the use of underutilized asset building programs could be part of the solut
Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has
Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h
Strip searching a child without appropriate consent is 'sexual abuse,' insists expert

Strip searching a child without appropriate consent is 'sexual abuse,' insists expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrip searching a child without appropriate consent is "sexual abuse," and should attract heavy sanctions—backed up by legislation—for

Strip searching a child without appropriate consent is 'sexual abuse,' insists expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrip searching a child without appropriate consent is "sexual abuse," and should attract heavy sanctions—backed up by legislation—for
Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

(HealthDay)—Parents report that their children's behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in&

Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

(HealthDay)—Parents report that their children's behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in&
Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

(HealthDay)—Temperature measurement occurs at more than half of well-child visits and may impact antibiotic prescribing and vaccine deferral, according to a study published online Dec. 13 inPedi

Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

(HealthDay)—Temperature measurement occurs at more than half of well-child visits and may impact antibiotic prescribing and vaccine deferral, according to a study published online Dec. 13 inPedi
Suicidal teens and other kids in mental health crisis languish in ERs, study finds

Suicidal teens and other kids in mental health crisis languish in ERs, study finds

by University of MichiganPooled visit counts for pediatric visits with prolonged length of stay in the analysis sample. Figure reports pooled weekly visit counts for pediatric visits resulting in

Suicidal teens and other kids in mental health crisis languish in ERs, study finds

by University of MichiganPooled visit counts for pediatric visits with prolonged length of stay in the analysis sample. Figure reports pooled weekly visit counts for pediatric visits resulting in
Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can

Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can
Risk of obesity is 45% higher among adolescents whose diet is based on ultra-processed food products

Risk of obesity is 45% higher among adolescents whose diet is based on ultra-processed food products

by Karina Toledo,FAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBased on data for 3,587 adolescents aged 12-19 who took part in the 2011-16 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in

Risk of obesity is 45% higher among adolescents whose diet is based on ultra-processed food products

by Karina Toledo,FAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBased on data for 3,587 adolescents aged 12-19 who took part in the 2011-16 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in
Recognizing signs of mental health issues and eating disorders in children and adolescents

Recognizing signs of mental health issues and eating disorders in children and adolescents

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on the mental health of children and adolescents. The number of children and adolesc

Recognizing signs of mental health issues and eating disorders in children and adolescents

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on the mental health of children and adolescents. The number of children and adolesc
Formula milk marketing disrupts breastfeeding goals

Formula milk marketing disrupts breastfeeding goals

by SciDev.NetCredit: CC0 Public DomainFormula milk companies continue to defy international regulations and target health centers to market their products,a WHO studyon formula marketing a

Formula milk marketing disrupts breastfeeding goals

by SciDev.NetCredit: CC0 Public DomainFormula milk companies continue to defy international regulations and target health centers to market their products,a WHO studyon formula marketing a