Children with autism exhibit typical joint attention during toy play with a parent

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, autism research has relied on data collected during lab tasks or interviews with clinicians that are more constrained than the child&#3

Updated on: March 21,2024

Children with autism exhibit typical joint attention during toy play with a parent

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, autism research has relied on data collected during lab tasks or interviews with clinicians that are more constrained than the child&#3

Updated on:March 21,2024

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

Updated on: February 20,2024

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

Updated on:February 20,2024

Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorde

Updated on: June 29,2024

Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorde

Updated on:June 29,2024

New study shows an increased prevalence of headaches in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

by The European Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver one third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptom

Updated on: May 25,2024

New study shows an increased prevalence of headaches in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

by The European Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver one third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptom

Updated on:May 25,2024

New study identifies gaps in emergency care for youth in crisis

by Brenda Lange,Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEven before the COVID pandemic, visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations for children and young adults who have

Updated on: February 27,2024

New study identifies gaps in emergency care for youth in crisis

by Brenda Lange,Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEven before the COVID pandemic, visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations for children and young adults who have

Updated on:February 27,2024

Early childhood irritability and tantrums linked to future depression and self-harm

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose irritability does not reduce between three and seven years are at higher risk of depression and self-harm as teenagers, accordi

Updated on: February 29,2024

Early childhood irritability and tantrums linked to future depression and self-harm

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose irritability does not reduce between three and seven years are at higher risk of depression and self-harm as teenagers, accordi

Updated on:February 29,2024

Novel cutpoints for diagnosing cardiac hypertrophy in adolescents and young adults

by University of Eastern FinlandNew cutpoints for identifying adolescents and young adults at risk of an enlarged heart and premature cardiac damage. Credit: Andrew AgbajeThe three-decade-old int

Updated on: March 23,2024

Novel cutpoints for diagnosing cardiac hypertrophy in adolescents and young adults

by University of Eastern FinlandNew cutpoints for identifying adolescents and young adults at risk of an enlarged heart and premature cardiac damage. Credit: Andrew AgbajeThe three-decade-old int

Updated on:March 23,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Do children really need all these vaccines?

by Dr. Whitney Casares, American Academy Of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I read a lot online about vaccines. Do kids really need so many shots?A: Childhood vaccination has been one of modern

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Do children really need all these vaccines?

by Dr. Whitney Casares, American Academy Of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I read a lot online about vaccines. Do kids really need so many shots?A: Childhood vaccination has been one of modern

Updated on:June 05,2024

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

Updated on: February 22,2024

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

Updated on:February 22,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Updated on:June 05,2024

A new discovery can save children with anomalous brain development

by Tomsk State UniversityMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.Tomsk State University (TSU) neurobiologists are studying congenital brain anomalies in the human prenatal and postnatal periods. While s

Updated on: February 20,2024

A new discovery can save children with anomalous brain development

by Tomsk State UniversityMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.Tomsk State University (TSU) neurobiologists are studying congenital brain anomalies in the human prenatal and postnatal periods. While s

Updated on:February 20,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Do preteens really need an HPV vaccine?

by Dr. Rebekah Fenton and Dr. Rebecca PerkinsGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaQ: Why is it important for my 10-year-old to get the HPV vaccine?A: If you are the parent of a preteen who is bet

Updated on: February 28,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Do preteens really need an HPV vaccine?

by Dr. Rebekah Fenton and Dr. Rebecca PerkinsGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaQ: Why is it important for my 10-year-old to get the HPV vaccine?A: If you are the parent of a preteen who is bet

Updated on:February 28,2024