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Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

by Elana GotkineFor newborns with prenatal opioid exposure (POE), use of a vibrating crib mattress was associated with a reduction in administration of morphine treatment (AMT), according to a study p

Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

by Elana GotkineFor newborns with prenatal opioid exposure (POE), use of a vibrating crib mattress was associated with a reduction in administration of morphine treatment (AMT), according to a study p
The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: What physicians can do

The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: What physicians can do

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisClinical features of perinatal syphilis and risk of maternal-to-fetal transmission. Primary syphilis (painless skin lesions/chancre or regional lymphadenopathy) and s

The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: What physicians can do

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisClinical features of perinatal syphilis and risk of maternal-to-fetal transmission. Primary syphilis (painless skin lesions/chancre or regional lymphadenopathy) and s
A duke-developed tool addresses preventable hearing loss in children

A duke-developed tool addresses preventable hearing loss in children

by Brittany Vekstein,Duke UniversityAn early generation prototype of the tympanometer device that can modulate pressure, generate sound, and measure the reflected sound from the tympanic membran

A duke-developed tool addresses preventable hearing loss in children

by Brittany Vekstein,Duke UniversityAn early generation prototype of the tympanometer device that can modulate pressure, generate sound, and measure the reflected sound from the tympanic membran
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl
Early-life exposure to air pollution causes changes in brain connectivity in preadolescents

Early-life exposure to air pollution causes changes in brain connectivity in preadolescents

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHigher exposure to air pollution is associated with higher functional brain connectivity among several brain regions in p

Early-life exposure to air pollution causes changes in brain connectivity in preadolescents

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHigher exposure to air pollution is associated with higher functional brain connectivity among several brain regions in p
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
Transmembrane protein variants found to cause a new developmental disorder

Transmembrane protein variants found to cause a new developmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study has discovered a biological role of a specific transmembrane protein called TMEM208. The research, published in thePr

Transmembrane protein variants found to cause a new developmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study has discovered a biological role of a specific transmembrane protein called TMEM208. The research, published in thePr
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
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
Biometric gun safes recalled after 12-year-old's death

Biometric gun safes recalled after 12-year-old's death

by Cara MurezMore than 60,000 gun safes have been recalled following the death of a 12-year-old boy and dozens of reports that unauthorized people can open the Fortress Safe devices.TheU.S. Cons

Biometric gun safes recalled after 12-year-old's death

by Cara MurezMore than 60,000 gun safes have been recalled following the death of a 12-year-old boy and dozens of reports that unauthorized people can open the Fortress Safe devices.TheU.S. Cons
Practices supporting breastfeeding help moms achieve goals

Practices supporting breastfeeding help moms achieve goals

For low-income women, experiencing maternity care practices supportive of breastfeeding is associated with an increased likelihood of meeting prenatal breastfeeding intentions, according to a study pu

Practices supporting breastfeeding help moms achieve goals

For low-income women, experiencing maternity care practices supportive of breastfeeding is associated with an increased likelihood of meeting prenatal breastfeeding intentions, according to a study pu