Ask the Pediatrician: Why should children get the flu vaccine?

by Flor M. Muñoz and Kristina A. BryantCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Is the flu vaccine really necessary for healthy kids?A: Flu—short for influenza—is an illness caused by arespiratory v

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Why should children get the flu vaccine?

by Flor M. Muñoz and Kristina A. BryantCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Is the flu vaccine really necessary for healthy kids?A: Flu—short for influenza—is an illness caused by arespiratory v

Updated on:June 05,2024

Incarceration of parent is associated with worse access to health care for millions of US children, new study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new study, children exposed to parental incarceration had worse access to primary ca

Updated on: April 20,2024

Incarceration of parent is associated with worse access to health care for millions of US children, new study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new study, children exposed to parental incarceration had worse access to primary ca

Updated on:April 20,2024

Breastfeeding reduces mothers' cardiovascular disease risk, review found

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who breastfed were less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who did not breastfe

Updated on: February 21,2024

Breastfeeding reduces mothers' cardiovascular disease risk, review found

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who breastfed were less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who did not breastfe

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has conducted a genotypic spectrum analysis for uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and in so doing

Updated on: April 24,2024

Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has conducted a genotypic spectrum analysis for uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and in so doing

Updated on:April 24,2024

Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

by Cell PressThis is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee OdendaalDo cesarean-born babies miss out on essential mic

Updated on: May 17,2024

Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

by Cell PressThis is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee OdendaalDo cesarean-born babies miss out on essential mic

Updated on:May 17,2024

Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMisconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty, according to a new study which calls

Updated on: September 11,2024

Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMisconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty, according to a new study which calls

Updated on:September 11,2024

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp

Updated on: May 11,2024

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp

Updated on:May 11,2024

FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections

by Matthew PerroneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials warned parents on Thursday not to use three popular powdered infant formulas manufactured at an Abbott plant in Michigan that i

Updated on: February 22,2024

FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections

by Matthew PerroneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials warned parents on Thursday not to use three popular powdered infant formulas manufactured at an Abbott plant in Michigan that i

Updated on:February 22,2024

Treatment guidelines for children hospitalized with COVID-19 were rapidly but not completely followed

by Calvin Blaschke,Medical University of South CarolinaVolume of inpatient discharges over time for children hospitalized with COVID-19 stratified by disease severity. The dotted line represents

Updated on: March 23,2024

Treatment guidelines for children hospitalized with COVID-19 were rapidly but not completely followed

by Calvin Blaschke,Medical University of South CarolinaVolume of inpatient discharges over time for children hospitalized with COVID-19 stratified by disease severity. The dotted line represents

Updated on:March 23,2024

Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

by Sabina Bernhardt, ERN RARE-LIVERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnexplained cases of acute liver inflammation in children, especially in the United Kingdom (U.K.), were reported earlier this year.

Updated on: March 05,2024

Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

by Sabina Bernhardt, ERN RARE-LIVERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnexplained cases of acute liver inflammation in children, especially in the United Kingdom (U.K.), were reported earlier this year.

Updated on:March 05,2024