COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on: February 28,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on:February 28,2024

How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inPediatric Investigationprovides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school

Updated on: March 05,2024

How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inPediatric Investigationprovides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school

Updated on:March 05,2024

Providing legal advocacy reduces hospital admissions by 38%

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThe Child HeLP program was launched in Cincinnati in 2008 by Cincinnati Children's and the Legal Aid Soiciety of Greater Cincinnati. Credit

Updated on: February 24,2024

Providing legal advocacy reduces hospital admissions by 38%

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThe Child HeLP program was launched in Cincinnati in 2008 by Cincinnati Children's and the Legal Aid Soiciety of Greater Cincinnati. Credit

Updated on:February 24,2024

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Updated on: March 25,2024

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Updated on:March 25,2024

The dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need

by Steven Berkowitz,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe hospital where I practice recently admitted a 14-year-old girl withpost-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, to our

Updated on: June 01,2024

The dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need

by Steven Berkowitz,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe hospital where I practice recently admitted a 14-year-old girl withpost-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, to our

Updated on:June 01,2024

The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneration Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educa

Updated on: April 20,2024

The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneration Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educa

Updated on:April 20,2024

Mother-led infant massage eases maternal postnatal depression, according to studies

by Lori SolomonWomen who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 inPLOS ONE.Orla Ge

Updated on: March 08,2024

Mother-led infant massage eases maternal postnatal depression, according to studies

by Lori SolomonWomen who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 inPLOS ONE.Orla Ge

Updated on:March 08,2024

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f

Updated on:February 21,2024

Researchers: Many Australian kids abused in sports won't ever speak up. It's time we break the silence

by Mary Woessner, Alexandra Parker, Aurélie Pankowiak and Emma Kavanagh,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSport is supposed to be a safe place for kids to learn and play.Too ofte

Updated on: April 24,2024

Researchers: Many Australian kids abused in sports won't ever speak up. It's time we break the silence

by Mary Woessner, Alexandra Parker, Aurélie Pankowiak and Emma Kavanagh,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSport is supposed to be a safe place for kids to learn and play.Too ofte

Updated on:April 24,2024

Study shows that parents' shared warmth benefits preschoolers living in poverty

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganAssociations between mothers' and fathers' shared responsiveness and individual residual variance predicting child prosocial behaviors, child behavi

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study shows that parents' shared warmth benefits preschoolers living in poverty

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganAssociations between mothers' and fathers' shared responsiveness and individual residual variance predicting child prosocial behaviors, child behavi

Updated on:May 20,2024

COVID-19-related stress, isolation negatively impacts teens

Stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are associated with psychosocial health problems among a diverse group of adolescents, according to a study published online July 13 in theJo

Updated on: April 07,2024

COVID-19-related stress, isolation negatively impacts teens

Stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are associated with psychosocial health problems among a diverse group of adolescents, according to a study published online July 13 in theJo

Updated on:April 07,2024

Pediatric COVID-19 testing study finds school-aged children can self-swab

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-ag

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pediatric COVID-19 testing study finds school-aged children can self-swab

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-ag

Updated on:March 05,2024