Kawasaki disease rates dropped during COVID-19 pandemic

by University of California - San DiegoJane Burns, MD, is director of the Kawasaki Disease Research Center at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Credit: UC San Diego Health SciencesResearchers at U

Updated on: April 02,2024 15

Kawasaki disease rates dropped during COVID-19 pandemic

by University of California - San DiegoJane Burns, MD, is director of the Kawasaki Disease Research Center at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Credit: UC San Diego Health SciencesResearchers at U

Updated on:April 02,2024 15

Novel study aims to help kids with severe epilepsy

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for children suffering one of the most severe for

Updated on: February 22,2024 15

Novel study aims to help kids with severe epilepsy

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for children suffering one of the most severe for

Updated on:February 22,2024 15

Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation

Updated on: February 27,2024 12

Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation

Updated on:February 27,2024 12

The #1 enemy of good sleep for school kids: Screens

by Cara MurezVideo games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).But so, too, are more constructive pursuits,

Updated on: May 22,2024 8

The #1 enemy of good sleep for school kids: Screens

by Cara MurezVideo games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).But so, too, are more constructive pursuits,

Updated on:May 22,2024 8

Breast milk boosts premature babies' brain development, suggests study

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe more breast milk premature babies are fed while in neonatal intensive care, the greater the level of brain development, a study suggests.The

Updated on: May 19,2024 8

Breast milk boosts premature babies' brain development, suggests study

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe more breast milk premature babies are fed while in neonatal intensive care, the greater the level of brain development, a study suggests.The

Updated on:May 19,2024 8

FDA approves first COVID treatment for use in kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the antiviral remdesivir as the first COVID-19 treatment for young children.The drug had so far only been available to this age group under a

Updated on: February 29,2024 10

FDA approves first COVID treatment for use in kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the antiviral remdesivir as the first COVID-19 treatment for young children.The drug had so far only been available to this age group under a

Updated on:February 29,2024 10

Ask the Pediatrician: What changes can families make to mitigate the effects of climate change?

by Rebecca PhilipsbornCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference?A: Climate change can b

Updated on: June 05,2024 7

Ask the Pediatrician: What changes can families make to mitigate the effects of climate change?

by Rebecca PhilipsbornCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference?A: Climate change can b

Updated on:June 05,2024 7

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 4

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 4

Researchers define a 3-tiered molecular classification of pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFusion oncogenes, such as RET- and NTRK-gene fusions, are associated with more invasive pediatric thyroid cancers, corr

Updated on: February 21,2024 17

Researchers define a 3-tiered molecular classification of pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFusion oncogenes, such as RET- and NTRK-gene fusions, are associated with more invasive pediatric thyroid cancers, corr

Updated on:February 21,2024 17

New approach may prevent deadly intestinal disease in preemies

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can al

Updated on: March 07,2024 18

New approach may prevent deadly intestinal disease in preemies

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can al

Updated on:March 07,2024 18

Low-income kids use different brain function to ace achievement tests

by Yasmin Anwar,University of California - BerkeleyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common stereotype is that growing up poor can stunt brain development due to adverse environmental conditio

Updated on: February 20,2024 15

Low-income kids use different brain function to ace achievement tests

by Yasmin Anwar,University of California - BerkeleyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common stereotype is that growing up poor can stunt brain development due to adverse environmental conditio

Updated on:February 20,2024 15

Children's well-being worsened over past six years during and after the pandemic, study finds

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young Sou

Updated on: May 10,2024 4

Children's well-being worsened over past six years during and after the pandemic, study finds

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young Sou

Updated on:May 10,2024 4