Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub

Updated on: March 29,2024

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub

Updated on:March 29,2024

Signs of Autism

Signs of AutismByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on August 08, 2023Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDThe traits associated withautismare usually seen before age 3. They inclu

Updated on: February 19,2024

Signs of Autism

Signs of AutismByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on August 08, 2023Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDThe traits associated withautismare usually seen before age 3. They inclu

Updated on:February 19,2024

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the

Updated on: March 19,2024

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the

Updated on:March 19,2024

Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, and also examined whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-ha

Updated on: July 10,2024

Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, and also examined whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-ha

Updated on:July 10,2024

What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

by DeeDee StiepanCredit: CC0 Public DomainA hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump

Updated on: June 04,2024

What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

by DeeDee StiepanCredit: CC0 Public DomainA hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump

Updated on:June 04,2024

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i

Updated on: April 27,2024

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i

Updated on:April 27,2024

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd

Updated on: February 22,2024

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd

Updated on:February 22,2024

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Updated on: December 28,2023

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Updated on:December 28,2023

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Updated on: March 29,2024

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Updated on:March 29,2024

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride

Updated on: April 13,2024

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride

Updated on:April 13,2024

Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people

by Matthew Cimitile,University of South FloridaCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn mo

Updated on: November 21,2024

Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people

by Matthew Cimitile,University of South FloridaCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn mo

Updated on:November 21,2024

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom

Updated on: March 14,2024

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom

Updated on:March 14,2024