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Hospital performs innovative minimally invasive surgery for severe muscle tone in cerebral palsy

Hospital performs innovative minimally invasive surgery for severe muscle tone in cerebral palsy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJeffrey Raskin, MS, MD, a neurosurgeon at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chi

Hospital performs innovative minimally invasive surgery for severe muscle tone in cerebral palsy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJeffrey Raskin, MS, MD, a neurosurgeon at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chi
Vaccines help to prevent COVID-related emergency department, urgent care visits for children and adolescents

Vaccines help to prevent COVID-related emergency department, urgent care visits for children and adolescents

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from 10 states, a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the first real-world studies t

Vaccines help to prevent COVID-related emergency department, urgent care visits for children and adolescents

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from 10 states, a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the first real-world studies t
New research shows babies' immunological weak spot and strength

New research shows babies' immunological weak spot and strength

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.008A pair of new studies led by researchers at Columbia University

New research shows babies' immunological weak spot and strength

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.008A pair of new studies led by researchers at Columbia University
Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

by Susan E. W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical School"I really believe that this is a potential strategy that is accessible and practical for families, and that we could mitigat

Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

by Susan E. W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical School"I really believe that this is a potential strategy that is accessible and practical for families, and that we could mitigat
High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

by University of TorontoAssociations Between Screen Time and Step Count Category Combinations and Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile. Results correspond to coefficients from a linear regression mod

High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

by University of TorontoAssociations Between Screen Time and Step Count Category Combinations and Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile. Results correspond to coefficients from a linear regression mod
Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre
Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

by Lori SolomonEarly breastfeeding patterns during birth hospitalization are associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of the Ameri

Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

by Lori SolomonEarly breastfeeding patterns during birth hospitalization are associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of the Ameri
Infants preferentially perceive faces in the upper visual field

Infants preferentially perceive faces in the upper visual field

by Chuo UniversityInfants showed the strong visual bias to the top face, but not in horizontal line. Credit: Chuo University, LAIMANIt has previously been reported that the human visual system has an

Infants preferentially perceive faces in the upper visual field

by Chuo UniversityInfants showed the strong visual bias to the top face, but not in horizontal line. Credit: Chuo University, LAIMANIt has previously been reported that the human visual system has an
Racial disparities seen in unmet treatment needs for pediatric mental health

Racial disparities seen in unmet treatment needs for pediatric mental health

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with mental health conditions, there are racial and ethnic disparities in unmet treatment needs, according to a study published online Dec

Racial disparities seen in unmet treatment needs for pediatric mental health

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with mental health conditions, there are racial and ethnic disparities in unmet treatment needs, according to a study published online Dec
Improved accuracy of screening tools for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may lead to faster diagnosis

Improved accuracy of screening tools for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may lead to faster diagnosis

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new screening instrument has the potential to more accurately identify fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), reducing missed

Improved accuracy of screening tools for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may lead to faster diagnosis

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new screening instrument has the potential to more accurately identify fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), reducing missed
Antibiotics given shortly before cesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children

Antibiotics given shortly before cesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotics given to women before a cesarean birth have no effect on the risk of early childhood conditions, such as asthma or eczema,

Antibiotics given shortly before cesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotics given to women before a cesarean birth have no effect on the risk of early childhood conditions, such as asthma or eczema,
Low-income charter school graduates had lower rates of problematic substance use as young adults, research suggests

Low-income charter school graduates had lower rates of problematic substance use as young adults, research suggests

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn 8-year study of nearly 1300 low-income adolescents in Los Angeles found that students who attended high performing charter high

Low-income charter school graduates had lower rates of problematic substance use as young adults, research suggests

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn 8-year study of nearly 1300 low-income adolescents in Los Angeles found that students who attended high performing charter high