No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

by University of South AustraliaTeenagers aged 13-17 with the most serious child protection concerns were g nearly 50 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Credit: Pixabay-Wokandapi

Updated on: February 20,2024

No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

by University of South AustraliaTeenagers aged 13-17 with the most serious child protection concerns were g nearly 50 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Credit: Pixabay-Wokandapi

Updated on:February 20,2024

Putting a voice and face together in early infancy determines later language development

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Florida International UniversityMatching the sight and sound of speech—a face to a voice—in early infancy is an important foundation f

Updated on: March 25,2024

Putting a voice and face together in early infancy determines later language development

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Florida International UniversityMatching the sight and sound of speech—a face to a voice—in early infancy is an important foundation f

Updated on:March 25,2024

Study shows multiple home moves during childhood can increase the risks of depression in later life

byUniversity of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who experience a significant number of moves before the age of 15 are over 40% more likely to be diagnosed with depression in lat

Updated on: July 30,2024

Study shows multiple home moves during childhood can increase the risks of depression in later life

byUniversity of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who experience a significant number of moves before the age of 15 are over 40% more likely to be diagnosed with depression in lat

Updated on:July 30,2024

For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits, researchers find

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool connectedness—the degree to which students feel part of their school community—influences more than grades. For Black stu

Updated on: February 29,2024

For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits, researchers find

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool connectedness—the degree to which students feel part of their school community—influences more than grades. For Black stu

Updated on:February 29,2024

Child, caregiver mortality up in low-opportunity neighborhoods

by Elana GotkineChildren living in neighborhoods with low opportunities for health have an increased risk for child and caregiver mortality, according to a study published online March 22 inPedi

Updated on: April 01,2024

Child, caregiver mortality up in low-opportunity neighborhoods

by Elana GotkineChildren living in neighborhoods with low opportunities for health have an increased risk for child and caregiver mortality, according to a study published online March 22 inPedi

Updated on:April 01,2024

Complication risks rise in pregnancies among the very young

by Cara MurezPregnant girls who are especially young, those only 10 to 15 years old, face increased risks for complications that include preeclampsia and C-section, according to new research.Investiga

Updated on: April 01,2024

Complication risks rise in pregnancies among the very young

by Cara MurezPregnant girls who are especially young, those only 10 to 15 years old, face increased risks for complications that include preeclampsia and C-section, according to new research.Investiga

Updated on:April 01,2024

Prognostic model identifies cerebral palsy in infants

by Elana GotkineA prognostic model using 12 clinical variables improves prediction of cerebral palsy (CP) compared with clinical presentation with encephalopathy, according to a study published online

Updated on: April 13,2024

Prognostic model identifies cerebral palsy in infants

by Elana GotkineA prognostic model using 12 clinical variables improves prediction of cerebral palsy (CP) compared with clinical presentation with encephalopathy, according to a study published online

Updated on:April 13,2024

'Good job brushing your teeth!' Study shows parent praise might encourage children's persistence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo become healthy and successful adults, children need to persist on tasks that they might not necessarily consider easy or fu

Updated on: February 20,2024

'Good job brushing your teeth!' Study shows parent praise might encourage children's persistence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo become healthy and successful adults, children need to persist on tasks that they might not necessarily consider easy or fu

Updated on:February 20,2024

Study offers hope for preventing cerebral palsy

by University of AucklandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSevere brain injury that develops slowly after preterm births, causing cerebral palsy, may be treatable, new research from the Universit

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study offers hope for preventing cerebral palsy

by University of AucklandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSevere brain injury that develops slowly after preterm births, causing cerebral palsy, may be treatable, new research from the Universit

Updated on:April 24,2024

Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

by Lauren Baggett,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research fro

Updated on: February 20,2024

Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

by Lauren Baggett,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research fro

Updated on:February 20,2024

Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is dec

Updated on: April 07,2024

Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is dec

Updated on:April 07,2024

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination for children and adolescents confirmed by multi-state study

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network confirms that the Pfizer-BioNTech

Updated on: March 05,2024

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination for children and adolescents confirmed by multi-state study

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network confirms that the Pfizer-BioNTech

Updated on:March 05,2024