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Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

by Laura Gallagher,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in shops, and are more likely to buy from small shops, acc

Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

by Laura Gallagher,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in shops, and are more likely to buy from small shops, acc
Adolescent females found especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings

Adolescent females found especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainData from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reaso

Adolescent females found especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainData from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reaso
National poll: Less than half of parents utilize patient portal benefits for their children

National poll: Less than half of parents utilize patient portal benefits for their children

by University of MichiganParents who received instructions from their provider or medical staff on how to use and access the portal reported more benefits, such as it saving them time and hassle.

National poll: Less than half of parents utilize patient portal benefits for their children

by University of MichiganParents who received instructions from their provider or medical staff on how to use and access the portal reported more benefits, such as it saving them time and hassle.
'We had to Google a lot': What foster and kinship caregivers looking after babies told us about the lack of support

'We had to Google a lot': What foster and kinship caregivers looking after babies told us about the lack of support

by Stacy Blythe and Emma Elcombe,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFoster and kinship caregivers are volunteers who provide day-to-day care to children who are unable to live safely with

'We had to Google a lot': What foster and kinship caregivers looking after babies told us about the lack of support

by Stacy Blythe and Emma Elcombe,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFoster and kinship caregivers are volunteers who provide day-to-day care to children who are unable to live safely with
Study finds nearly 1 in 10 young people experience persistent physical pain and suicidality

Study finds nearly 1 in 10 young people experience persistent physical pain and suicidality

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 10 young people are experiencing both persistent physical pain and suicidal feelings, according to a new paper from researcher

Study finds nearly 1 in 10 young people experience persistent physical pain and suicidality

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 10 young people are experiencing both persistent physical pain and suicidal feelings, according to a new paper from researcher
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
At least one in 500 children estimated to have caught COVID-19 in pandemic's first year

At least one in 500 children estimated to have caught COVID-19 in pandemic's first year

by WileyNotifications of SARS-CoV-2 infections, Australia, 13 January 2020–31 March 2021* SARS-CoV-2=severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Source: National Interoperable No

At least one in 500 children estimated to have caught COVID-19 in pandemic's first year

by WileyNotifications of SARS-CoV-2 infections, Australia, 13 January 2020–31 March 2021* SARS-CoV-2=severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Source: National Interoperable No
Study shows 86.4% of infants with anaphylaxis appropriately received epinephrine

Study shows 86.4% of infants with anaphylaxis appropriately received epinephrine

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough many parents of infants worry about their child having a food allergy, there has not been a lot of

Study shows 86.4% of infants with anaphylaxis appropriately received epinephrine

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough many parents of infants worry about their child having a food allergy, there has not been a lot of
Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergen

Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergen
Study: New psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents increased by nearly 20% after first pandemic phase

Study: New psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents increased by nearly 20% after first pandemic phase

by University of TurkuObserved (solid line) and predicted (dashed line) monthly diagnoses by specialist services and psychiatric diagnoses for the different diagnostic groups between March 2020 a

Study: New psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents increased by nearly 20% after first pandemic phase

by University of TurkuObserved (solid line) and predicted (dashed line) monthly diagnoses by specialist services and psychiatric diagnoses for the different diagnostic groups between March 2020 a
Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy

Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues reported for t

Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues reported for t
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