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Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue o

Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue o
Improving diagnosis of chronic lung, ear and sinus infections in young children

Improving diagnosis of chronic lung, ear and sinus infections in young children

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Southampton researchers have recommended a method to help diagnose preschool age children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesi

Improving diagnosis of chronic lung, ear and sinus infections in young children

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Southampton researchers have recommended a method to help diagnose preschool age children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesi
Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe rate of increase in serious allergic reactions to food among children has flattened since changes to Australian infant feeding guidelines. Credit:

Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe rate of increase in serious allergic reactions to food among children has flattened since changes to Australian infant feeding guidelines. Credit:
Case study: Successful targeted treatment of a boy with neuroblastoma

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

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

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

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
The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

by Andrew Jessop,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpoolhas gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter

The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

by Andrew Jessop,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpoolhas gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter
Expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection

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

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
Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

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

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
Using cutting-edge technology to perform first ever non-invasive brain tumor surgery

Using cutting-edge technology to perform first ever non-invasive brain tumor surgery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's National Hospital successfully performed the first-ever high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) surgery on a p

Using cutting-edge technology to perform first ever non-invasive brain tumor surgery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's National Hospital successfully performed the first-ever high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) surgery on a p
'It's not fair!' Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here's how to handle it

'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

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

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

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
Sleep experts advise parents to seek medical advice before giving melatonin to children

Sleep experts advise parents to seek medical advice before giving melatonin to children

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelatonin use among children and teenagers is on the rise, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports increased calls

Sleep experts advise parents to seek medical advice before giving melatonin to children

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelatonin use among children and teenagers is on the rise, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports increased calls