Hospitals can reduce antibiotic overuse by avoiding unnecessary blood draws in critically ill children, study shows

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) develops a fever, physicians often routinely order a blood cultur

Updated on: February 29,2024

Hospitals can reduce antibiotic overuse by avoiding unnecessary blood draws in critically ill children, study shows

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) develops a fever, physicians often routinely order a blood cultur

Updated on:February 29,2024

Review of research shows climate change starts harming children before they are even born

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSusceptibilities in Fetuses, Infants, and Children Associated with Climate Change and Exposures. Adapted from Haines and Ebi.12 Shown are examples of potential exposure pa

Updated on: April 20,2024

Review of research shows climate change starts harming children before they are even born

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSusceptibilities in Fetuses, Infants, and Children Associated with Climate Change and Exposures. Adapted from Haines and Ebi.12 Shown are examples of potential exposure pa

Updated on:April 20,2024

When COVID-19 disrupts multi-child families, one sibling is affected more

by University of WaterlooCredit: CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 disruptions in homes with two or more children affect one sibling more than the other, according to a new study.When caregivers are expe

Updated on: February 21,2024

When COVID-19 disrupts multi-child families, one sibling is affected more

by University of WaterlooCredit: CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 disruptions in homes with two or more children affect one sibling more than the other, according to a new study.When caregivers are expe

Updated on:February 21,2024

Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

by UC DavisThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development. Credit:

Updated on: March 07,2024

Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

by UC DavisThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development. Credit:

Updated on:March 07,2024

Child deaths in England reach pre-pandemic levels: Study

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild deaths in England increased during 2021 to 2022 and have returned close to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study, led by res

Updated on: April 24,2024

Child deaths in England reach pre-pandemic levels: Study

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild deaths in England increased during 2021 to 2022 and have returned close to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study, led by res

Updated on:April 24,2024

Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in

Updated on: February 21,2024

Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in

Updated on:February 21,2024

Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.The study of six

Updated on: February 20,2024

Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.The study of six

Updated on:February 20,2024

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

by Cecilia Nowell, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in March, managers of an LGBTQ+ health clinic located just acro

Updated on: February 29,2024

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

by Cecilia Nowell, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in March, managers of an LGBTQ+ health clinic located just acro

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study shows US infant mortality declined, but low birth weight, preterm births increased from 2014–2019

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 4 million infants are born in the United States each year. Despite improvements in obstetric and perinatal care, infant mort

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study shows US infant mortality declined, but low birth weight, preterm births increased from 2014–2019

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 4 million infants are born in the United States each year. Despite improvements in obstetric and perinatal care, infant mort

Updated on:March 05,2024

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Updated on: February 21,2024

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Updated on:February 21,2024

Short, light-intensity exercise can boost executive function and elevate mood in children

byWaseda UniversityThe findings show that short-duration, light exercises can significantly improve inhibitory control and elevate mood in children, offering valuable insights for practical interventi

Updated on: January 20,2026

Short, light-intensity exercise can boost executive function and elevate mood in children

byWaseda UniversityThe findings show that short-duration, light exercises can significantly improve inhibitory control and elevate mood in children, offering valuable insights for practical interventi

Updated on:January 20,2026

Research details perils of not being attractive or athletic in middle school

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe peer group punishes those who do not have highly valued traits such as being good-looking or being good at sports. Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic Universit

Updated on: April 24,2024

Research details perils of not being attractive or athletic in middle school

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe peer group punishes those who do not have highly valued traits such as being good-looking or being good at sports. Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic Universit

Updated on:April 24,2024