Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, and also examined whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-ha

Updated on: July 10,2024

Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, and also examined whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-ha

Updated on:July 10,2024

New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyInfasurf is a currently available animal-derived lung surfactant formulation. Credit: ONY Biotech, onybiotech.comScientists have develope

Updated on: March 28,2024

New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyInfasurf is a currently available animal-derived lung surfactant formulation. Credit: ONY Biotech, onybiotech.comScientists have develope

Updated on:March 28,2024

Pediatrician explains why co-viewing is important

by Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost parents I meet these days worry about what their kids do online. After all, it can be hard to

Updated on: March 27,2024

Pediatrician explains why co-viewing is important

by Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost parents I meet these days worry about what their kids do online. After all, it can be hard to

Updated on:March 27,2024

Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneral practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the UK i

Updated on: May 05,2024

Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneral practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the UK i

Updated on:May 05,2024

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

Updated on: December 28,2023

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

Updated on:December 28,2023

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

Updated on: March 29,2024

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

Updated on:March 29,2024

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

Updated on: May 05,2024

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

Updated on:May 05,2024

Case study: Successful targeted treatment of a boy with neuroblastoma

by Karolinska InstitutetFIG 1. Presentation at diagnosis: (A) T2-weighted MR image showing primary tumor in the left retroperitoneal space and abundant metastases in liver and lungs; (B and C) MI

Updated on: February 22,2024

Case study: Successful targeted treatment of a boy with neuroblastoma

by Karolinska InstitutetFIG 1. Presentation at diagnosis: (A) T2-weighted MR image showing primary tumor in the left retroperitoneal space and abundant metastases in liver and lungs; (B and C) MI

Updated on:February 22,2024

Being an only child doesn't affect your development—family background matters more, says researcher

by Alice Goisis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing an only child is a "disease in itself," according to 19th century psychologistStanley G. Hall. Even though Hall&#39

Updated on: May 05,2024

Being an only child doesn't affect your development—family background matters more, says researcher

by Alice Goisis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing an only child is a "disease in itself," according to 19th century psychologistStanley G. Hall. Even though Hall&#39

Updated on:May 05,2024

Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTime spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according t

Updated on: January 10,2024

Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTime spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according t

Updated on:January 10,2024

'It's not fair!' Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here's how to handle it

by Marg Rogers, Cassy Dittman and Govind Krishnamoorthy,The ConversationWhen your child is complaining, they are trying to tell you something. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto/PexelsParents have no doubt

Updated on: March 23,2024

'It's not fair!' Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here's how to handle it

by Marg Rogers, Cassy Dittman and Govind Krishnamoorthy,The ConversationWhen your child is complaining, they are trying to tell you something. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto/PexelsParents have no doubt

Updated on:March 23,2024

Expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicElectron micrograph of negatively stained Parvovirus B19 in blood. Each virus particle is about 25 to 30nM in diameter. Credit: GrahamColm/CC BY 3.0Parvovirus B19 is the

Updated on: March 21,2024

Expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicElectron micrograph of negatively stained Parvovirus B19 in blood. Each virus particle is about 25 to 30nM in diameter. Credit: GrahamColm/CC BY 3.0Parvovirus B19 is the

Updated on:March 21,2024