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Cannabis poisoning in young children increased nine times after legalization

Cannabis poisoning in young children increased nine times after legalization

by The Ottawa HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOntario saw nine times more emergency department (ED) visits per month for cannabis poisonings in young children under the age of 10 after Canada legaliz

Cannabis poisoning in young children increased nine times after legalization

by The Ottawa HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOntario saw nine times more emergency department (ED) visits per month for cannabis poisonings in young children under the age of 10 after Canada legaliz
Review shows COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

Review shows COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a revie

Review shows COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a revie
Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of accidental firearm injuries in children found that the shootings most often occurred in the homes of the patient, frie

Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of accidental firearm injuries in children found that the shootings most often occurred in the homes of the patient, frie
Study: Preventing type 2 diabetes in young people is possible without medication

Study: Preventing type 2 diabetes in young people is possible without medication

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTen minutes of physical activity a day or less screen time is all it takes to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and slow its development

Study: Preventing type 2 diabetes in young people is possible without medication

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTen minutes of physical activity a day or less screen time is all it takes to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and slow its development
Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre
School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

by Amy NortonSchool segregation may sound like a relic from the past, but it has actually been increasing in the United States for years. Now a new study shows that has come with health consequences f

School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

by Amy NortonSchool segregation may sound like a relic from the past, but it has actually been increasing in the United States for years. Now a new study shows that has come with health consequences f
Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain

Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain

by Elana GotkineFemale offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased z body mass index (BMI) compared with controls of unaffected parents starting at about 12 years of age, according to a st

Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain

by Elana GotkineFemale offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased z body mass index (BMI) compared with controls of unaffected parents starting at about 12 years of age, according to a st
Study improves outcomes for patients undergoing chest wall surgery

Study improves outcomes for patients undergoing chest wall surgery

by University of New EnglandChest is elevated using a T-fastener suture technique. Anterior mediastinal tunnel is created to allow a thoracoscope to pass across the mediastinum. Cryoprobe is used

Study improves outcomes for patients undergoing chest wall surgery

by University of New EnglandChest is elevated using a T-fastener suture technique. Anterior mediastinal tunnel is created to allow a thoracoscope to pass across the mediastinum. Cryoprobe is used
Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers

Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityScreenshot from the Backwoods website distinguishes products available in California compared to the rest of the country, due to California’s law prohibiting th

Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityScreenshot from the Backwoods website distinguishes products available in California compared to the rest of the country, due to California’s law prohibiting th
Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—A polygenic score derived from pharmacogenomic evaluation of cytarabine (ara-C) pathway can help personalize treatment for pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according t

Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—A polygenic score derived from pharmacogenomic evaluation of cytarabine (ara-C) pathway can help personalize treatment for pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according t
Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of ultrasound (US) images of well-centered stable dysplastic hips in infants can predict persistent hip dysplasia (development of Graf type II hips) that could benefit from

Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of ultrasound (US) images of well-centered stable dysplastic hips in infants can predict persistent hip dysplasia (development of Graf type II hips) that could benefit from
On Our Sleeves survey reveals many parents need support in starting mental health conversations with children

On Our Sleeves survey reveals many parents need support in starting mental health conversations with children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBetween the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distra

On Our Sleeves survey reveals many parents need support in starting mental health conversations with children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBetween the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distra