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Bridge therapy may benefit some children with high-risk neuroblastoma

Bridge therapy may benefit some children with high-risk neuroblastoma

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately half of children with neuroblastoma—a childhood cancer that develops from immature nerve cells—have a form that indicates a high likelihood

Bridge therapy may benefit some children with high-risk neuroblastoma

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately half of children with neuroblastoma—a childhood cancer that develops from immature nerve cells—have a form that indicates a high likelihood
Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

by Robin FosterNew Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say."This is a

Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

by Robin FosterNew Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say."This is a
Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

by Cara MurezIf your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existin

Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

by Cara MurezIf your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existin
New study examines links between parents' income and sexual orientation of their children

New study examines links between parents' income and sexual orientation of their children

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttraction to same-sex partners is common in humans but the biological influences on homosexuality and bisexuality are not fully understood.N

New study examines links between parents' income and sexual orientation of their children

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttraction to same-sex partners is common in humans but the biological influences on homosexuality and bisexuality are not fully understood.N
Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to

Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to
Researchers define a 3-tiered molecular classification of pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer

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

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
Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal

Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal

by Laura Otto,University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeKeith Dookeran, associate visiting professor of public health, led a study of the characteristics that may explain the racial disparity in newbor

Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal

by Laura Otto,University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeKeith Dookeran, associate visiting professor of public health, led a study of the characteristics that may explain the racial disparity in newbor
UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost young people in the UK experience a sharp decline in their well-being during their first years at secondary school, regardless of t

UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost young people in the UK experience a sharp decline in their well-being during their first years at secondary school, regardless of t
Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea
CT, MRI for pediatric pancreatitis: Interobserver agreement

CT, MRI for pediatric pancreatitis: Interobserver agreement

by American Roentgen Ray Society(A) Axial and (B) coronal reformatted images from CT performed with IV contrast material show segmental visualization of main pancreatic duct (arrow). One of three

CT, MRI for pediatric pancreatitis: Interobserver agreement

by American Roentgen Ray Society(A) Axial and (B) coronal reformatted images from CT performed with IV contrast material show segmental visualization of main pancreatic duct (arrow). One of three
New approach can help identify young children most at risk for obesity

New approach can help identify young children most at risk for obesity

by Gail McCormick,Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State researchers used novel statistical methods to analyze growth curves of children from birth until three years of age. The curves, which a

New approach can help identify young children most at risk for obesity

by Gail McCormick,Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State researchers used novel statistical methods to analyze growth curves of children from birth until three years of age. The curves, which a
Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S