Why children in the UK should still be offered the COVID vaccine

by Christina Pagel,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAfterCOVID vaccinesfor children aged five to 11were approvedinlate 2021, the UK lagged behindthe

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why children in the UK should still be offered the COVID vaccine

by Christina Pagel,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAfterCOVID vaccinesfor children aged five to 11were approvedinlate 2021, the UK lagged behindthe

Updated on:June 08,2024

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

Updated on: March 08,2024

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

Updated on:March 08,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

by University of MichiganWhile most parents are concerned about how air quality problems may affect their children, fewer feel confident about what steps they should take to protect them. Credit:

Updated on: June 29,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

by University of MichiganWhile most parents are concerned about how air quality problems may affect their children, fewer feel confident about what steps they should take to protect them. Credit:

Updated on:June 29,2024

Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—t

Updated on: June 15,2024

Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—t

Updated on:June 15,2024

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto

Updated on: June 12,2024

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto

Updated on:June 12,2024

PFAS may increase risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests

by University of AberdeenMetabolic pathways and genes associated with perfluoroalkyl exposure. Metabolites showing negative associations with perfluoroalkyl are in blue boxes, positively associat

Updated on: February 29,2024

PFAS may increase risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests

by University of AberdeenMetabolic pathways and genes associated with perfluoroalkyl exposure. Metabolites showing negative associations with perfluoroalkyl are in blue boxes, positively associat

Updated on:February 29,2024

How diet affects a child's mental health

by University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren who have a healthy diet throughout their childhood have better mental health when they are eight years old. This is shown by one of the

Updated on: April 17,2024

How diet affects a child's mental health

by University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren who have a healthy diet throughout their childhood have better mental health when they are eight years old. This is shown by one of the

Updated on:April 17,2024

'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want to make the best choices for your child, especially when it comes to their health. And while

Updated on: February 22,2024

'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want to make the best choices for your child, especially when it comes to their health. And while

Updated on:February 22,2024

Study links childhood trauma to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations

by University of PittsburghThis two-panel figure shows results for COVID-19 hospitalization. Panel (A) shows a receiver operating characteristic curve for two models (Model 01: age, sex and ethni

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study links childhood trauma to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations

by University of PittsburghThis two-panel figure shows results for COVID-19 hospitalization. Panel (A) shows a receiver operating characteristic curve for two models (Model 01: age, sex and ethni

Updated on:May 07,2024

Challenges with medical device regulation put necessary pediatric surgeries at risk

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Trinity College has found that a regulation which came into effect in May 2021 with the aim of improving the oversight o

Updated on: April 18,2024

Challenges with medical device regulation put necessary pediatric surgeries at risk

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Trinity College has found that a regulation which came into effect in May 2021 with the aim of improving the oversight o

Updated on:April 18,2024

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

Updated on: February 22,2024

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

Updated on:February 22,2024

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Updated on: March 23,2024

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Updated on:March 23,2024