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Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub
Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since
Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

by Lauren Otolski,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCaregivers celebrate many milestones between a baby's birth and their first birthday.

Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

by Lauren Otolski,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCaregivers celebrate many milestones between a baby's birth and their first birthday.
The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft SpotByEmily Brown, MPHUpdated on January 02, 2024Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDBabies are born with soft spots (fontanels) on their heads wh

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft SpotByEmily Brown, MPHUpdated on January 02, 2024Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDBabies are born with soft spots (fontanels) on their heads wh
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.Cerebral pals

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.Cerebral pals
Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg
Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

by Elana GotkineTransgender youth have an increased risk for attempting suicide or running away from home in association with gender identity milestones, with the association driven by children who li

Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

by Elana GotkineTransgender youth have an increased risk for attempting suicide or running away from home in association with gender identity milestones, with the association driven by children who li
We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit
Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid FoodByJeanette BradleyUpdated on February 21, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DO窗体顶端Print窗体底端Some toddlers seem

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid FoodByJeanette BradleyUpdated on February 21, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DO窗体顶端Print窗体底端Some toddlers seem
Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,
A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new method of

A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new method of
Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

by University of MichiganOnly half of parents share they've tried to limit their child's audio device usage. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Nation

Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

by University of MichiganOnly half of parents share they've tried to limit their child's audio device usage. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Nation