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COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published
New tool predicts risk of hospital readmission for children before discharge

New tool predicts risk of hospital readmission for children before discharge

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReadily available electronic health record (EHR) data can be used to reliably identify readmission

New tool predicts risk of hospital readmission for children before discharge

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReadily available electronic health record (EHR) data can be used to reliably identify readmission
Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t
Inhaled corticosteroids not linked to pneumonia in children

Inhaled corticosteroids not linked to pneumonia in children

(HealthDay)—Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) do not appear to be associated with the risk of pneumonia in children with asthma, according to a review published online Feb. 24 inPediatrics.Cristine

Inhaled corticosteroids not linked to pneumonia in children

(HealthDay)—Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) do not appear to be associated with the risk of pneumonia in children with asthma, according to a review published online Feb. 24 inPediatrics.Cristine
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
Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric pro

Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric pro
Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo
Vax now or vax later: What do parents think of mandatory vaccination?

Vax now or vax later: What do parents think of mandatory vaccination?

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has assessed parent

Vax now or vax later: What do parents think of mandatory vaccination?

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has assessed parent
Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than

Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than
Study shows birth weight could help identify children at higher risk of psychological issues

Study shows birth weight could help identify children at higher risk of psychological issues

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger birth weights te

Study shows birth weight could help identify children at higher risk of psychological issues

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger birth weights te
Mortality high for children whose caregivers decline tracheostomies, study shows

Mortality high for children whose caregivers decline tracheostomies, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainForty percent of critically ill children whose parents or other caregivers declined tracheostomies died within 24 months, and half of all

Mortality high for children whose caregivers decline tracheostomies, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainForty percent of critically ill children whose parents or other caregivers declined tracheostomies died within 24 months, and half of all
Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers

Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers

by Boston UniversityEffect of former President Trump's election on well-child visits (flexible adherence) among immigrant compared with US-born families in the post-period, 2015–2018. Source:

Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers

by Boston UniversityEffect of former President Trump's election on well-child visits (flexible adherence) among immigrant compared with US-born families in the post-period, 2015–2018. Source: