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New super-pulsed thulium fiber laser improves treatment results in pediatric patients with urinary stones

New super-pulsed thulium fiber laser improves treatment results in pediatric patients with urinary stones

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new thulium fiber laser system may provide improved outcomes in the treatment of urinary stones for pediatric patients, compared to the

New super-pulsed thulium fiber laser improves treatment results in pediatric patients with urinary stones

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new thulium fiber laser system may provide improved outcomes in the treatment of urinary stones for pediatric patients, compared to the
Abuse in childhood, young adulthood linked to welfare receipt

Abuse in childhood, young adulthood linked to welfare receipt

by Elana GotkineAbuse in childhood and young adulthood is associated with an increased risk for long-term welfare receipt, according to a study published online Feb. 7 inPediatrics.Pascale Domon

Abuse in childhood, young adulthood linked to welfare receipt

by Elana GotkineAbuse in childhood and young adulthood is associated with an increased risk for long-term welfare receipt, according to a study published online Feb. 7 inPediatrics.Pascale Domon
Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

by Carolyn Chew-Graham, Binita Kane and Tracy Briggs,The ConversationCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsLong COVID isthe patient-preferred termused to describe symptoms las

Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

by Carolyn Chew-Graham, Binita Kane and Tracy Briggs,The ConversationCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsLong COVID isthe patient-preferred termused to describe symptoms las
Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience discrimination based on weight, race, or sexual orientation have significantly gre

Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience discrimination based on weight, race, or sexual orientation have significantly gre
Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from
Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

by Paul (Seung Yup) Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of the estimated 300,000 babies born every year with sickle cell disease, aninherited red blood cell disorder,

Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

by Paul (Seung Yup) Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of the estimated 300,000 babies born every year with sickle cell disease, aninherited red blood cell disorder,
New surveillance case definition developed for MIS-C

New surveillance case definition developed for MIS-C

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterA new surveillance case definition for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Co

New surveillance case definition developed for MIS-C

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterA new surveillance case definition for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Co
Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately from asthma. Climate change is making it worse

Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately from asthma. Climate change is making it worse

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEver since they were infants, LaRae Cantley's four children were constantly in and out of the emergency room, because they couldn't breathe.Ea

Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately from asthma. Climate change is making it worse

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEver since they were infants, LaRae Cantley's four children were constantly in and out of the emergency room, because they couldn't breathe.Ea
More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

There was a significant increase in adolescents and young adults seeking inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published onl

More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

There was a significant increase in adolescents and young adults seeking inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published onl
Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published online M

Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published online M
Three ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded 'tech tantrums'

Three ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded 'tech tantrums'

by Juliana Zabatiero, Kate Highfield, Leon Straker and Susan Edwards,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany Australian parentsworryabout how much time their children

Three ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded 'tech tantrums'

by Juliana Zabatiero, Kate Highfield, Leon Straker and Susan Edwards,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany Australian parentsworryabout how much time their children
What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

by Cathy Bent, Alexandra Aulich, Christos Constantine and Kristelle Hudry,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost early support programs for autistic children (also called "early int

What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

by Cathy Bent, Alexandra Aulich, Christos Constantine and Kristelle Hudry,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost early support programs for autistic children (also called "early int