New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among

Updated on:April 20,2024

World-first study reveals true cost of child abuse on South Australia's public hospital system

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Intervene before harms escalate" is the message from University of South Australia researchers as a new study reveals

Updated on: June 17,2024

World-first study reveals true cost of child abuse on South Australia's public hospital system

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Intervene before harms escalate" is the message from University of South Australia researchers as a new study reveals

Updated on:June 17,2024

Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

by Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterSubstantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.In many cases, it's frie

Updated on: June 11,2024

Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

by Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterSubstantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.In many cases, it's frie

Updated on:June 11,2024

Brain stimulation may facilitate rehabilitation of children with arthrogryposis

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsA patient performing a right elbow flexion task in the Elekta Neuromag system. The task of the patient was to bring their hand toward their mo

Updated on: February 20,2024

Brain stimulation may facilitate rehabilitation of children with arthrogryposis

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsA patient performing a right elbow flexion task in the Elekta Neuromag system. The task of the patient was to bring their hand toward their mo

Updated on:February 20,2024

What happens on the schoolyard? Sensors on clothing reveal painful patterns

by Leiden UniversityNumber of different partners on the playground based on sensor data. Note: T1 = initial situation; T2 = intervention; the size of the node and its location are based on the nu

Updated on: June 01,2024

What happens on the schoolyard? Sensors on clothing reveal painful patterns

by Leiden UniversityNumber of different partners on the playground based on sensor data. Note: T1 = initial situation; T2 = intervention; the size of the node and its location are based on the nu

Updated on:June 01,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor

Updated on:June 05,2024

How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

by The Associated PressHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?Children younger than

Updated on: February 20,2024

How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

by The Associated PressHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?Children younger than

Updated on:February 20,2024

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum

Updated on: March 07,2024

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum

Updated on:March 07,2024

New study finds COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated anxiety and depression in racial and ethnic minority children

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has determined that the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased depression, anxiety, and social risks among urba

Updated on: February 20,2024

New study finds COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated anxiety and depression in racial and ethnic minority children

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has determined that the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased depression, anxiety, and social risks among urba

Updated on:February 20,2024

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot

Updated on: February 20,2024

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot

Updated on:February 20,2024

U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8National Vital Statistics Repor

Updated on: February 20,2024

U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8National Vital Statistics Repor

Updated on:February 20,2024

Outpatient management of patients with post-prematurity respiratory disease

by American Thoracic SocietyNew American Thoracic Society Guideline on PPRD. Credit: ATSNew recommendations are available to help guide physicians who must determine when and how to treat infants

Updated on: February 20,2024

Outpatient management of patients with post-prematurity respiratory disease

by American Thoracic SocietyNew American Thoracic Society Guideline on PPRD. Credit: ATSNew recommendations are available to help guide physicians who must determine when and how to treat infants

Updated on:February 20,2024