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The impact of school expulsion and ways to create supportive learning environments for all students

The impact of school expulsion and ways to create supportive learning environments for all students

byAmerican Academy of PediatricsLarkmead School. Credit: CC-BY-SA-2.5,2.0,1.0Suspending or expelling a student is one of the most severe punishments a school can impose on a student—and it can h

The impact of school expulsion and ways to create supportive learning environments for all students

byAmerican Academy of PediatricsLarkmead School. Credit: CC-BY-SA-2.5,2.0,1.0Suspending or expelling a student is one of the most severe punishments a school can impose on a student—and it can h
Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an
Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe rate of increase in serious allergic reactions to food among children has flattened since changes to Australian infant feeding guidelines. Credit:

Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe rate of increase in serious allergic reactions to food among children has flattened since changes to Australian infant feeding guidelines. Credit:
Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did
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
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
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
What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest
Children, adults can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to household contacts

Children, adults can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to household contacts

Children and adults within a household can transmit and are susceptible to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), according to a study published online Feb. 23 in

Children, adults can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to household contacts

Children and adults within a household can transmit and are susceptible to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), according to a study published online Feb. 23 in
Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

by Keri Ferguson,University of Western OntarioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of

Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

by Keri Ferguson,University of Western OntarioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of
Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloGhazala Saleem, left, director of the Brain Function and Recovery Lab at the University at Buffalo, examines how brain injuries can affect balance, posture

Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloGhazala Saleem, left, director of the Brain Function and Recovery Lab at the University at Buffalo, examines how brain injuries can affect balance, posture
In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio