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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
Exploring the association of Bifidobacterium infantis with T cell immunity in human infants

Exploring the association of Bifidobacterium infantis with T cell immunity in human infants

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressBCG response varies in HIV-exposed uninfected infants at postnatal week 7. (A) Representative flow plot showing CD4+ T cell cytokine expression following stimu

Exploring the association of Bifidobacterium infantis with T cell immunity in human infants

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressBCG response varies in HIV-exposed uninfected infants at postnatal week 7. (A) Representative flow plot showing CD4+ T cell cytokine expression following stimu
Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds suffered increased mental distress as pandemic began

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds suffered increased mental distress as pandemic began

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health (CSMH) and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoP

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds suffered increased mental distress as pandemic began

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health (CSMH) and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoP
Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue o

Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue o
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
Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsThousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of this violence u

Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsThousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of this violence u
More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a
Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasA new study shows sibling relationships can be negatively affected by parents who treat them differently without explanation. Credit: Ryanniel Masucol, Pexels

Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasA new study shows sibling relationships can be negatively affected by parents who treat them differently without explanation. Credit: Ryanniel Masucol, Pexels
New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetOverview of study design and study cohort. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health—Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100881Follow-up and treatment of children

New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetOverview of study design and study cohort. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health—Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100881Follow-up and treatment of children
Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac
Bypassing oral immunotherapy buildup safe in children with food allergy

Bypassing oral immunotherapy buildup safe in children with food allergy

by Lori SolomonAn initial phase of multifood sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that bypasses oral immunotherapy (OIT) buildup is safe and effective, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the&

Bypassing oral immunotherapy buildup safe in children with food allergy

by Lori SolomonAn initial phase of multifood sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that bypasses oral immunotherapy (OIT) buildup is safe and effective, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the&
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