85

Pediatrics
Focuses on the health of children and adolescents.
Sub Categories on Pediatrics
Latest Articles
How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it
Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec
SIDS rates increased significantly from 2019 to 2020, finds study

SIDS rates increased significantly from 2019 to 2020, finds study

by Elana GotkineFrom 2019 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) rates increased among non-Hispanic Black infants

SIDS rates increased significantly from 2019 to 2020, finds study

by Elana GotkineFrom 2019 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) rates increased among non-Hispanic Black infants
Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK

Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA software tool developed by Queen Mary University of London's Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) and used as part of a fa

Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA software tool developed by Queen Mary University of London's Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) and used as part of a fa
Children, as well as adults, are more lenient towards 'lies of omission'

Children, as well as adults, are more lenient towards 'lies of omission'

by Kobe UniversityThe structure of the four different scenarios. Credit: Hajimu Hayashi, Kobe University.Research by Professor Hayashi Hajimu et al. of Kobe University's Graduate School of Hu

Children, as well as adults, are more lenient towards 'lies of omission'

by Kobe UniversityThe structure of the four different scenarios. Credit: Hajimu Hayashi, Kobe University.Research by Professor Hayashi Hajimu et al. of Kobe University's Graduate School of Hu
When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening?

When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening?

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMotherese is a form of simplified, exaggerated melodic speech that parents use to communicate with newborns and young toddl

When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening?

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMotherese is a form of simplified, exaggerated melodic speech that parents use to communicate with newborns and young toddl
Study finds reduced sensitivity in low-dose CT scans for pediatric lung nodules

Study finds reduced sensitivity in low-dose CT scans for pediatric lung nodules

by Elana GotkineTwo lung-nodule computer-aided detection (CAD) systems have demonstrated reduced sensitivity on low- versus standard-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for small nodules in pediatric

Study finds reduced sensitivity in low-dose CT scans for pediatric lung nodules

by Elana GotkineTwo lung-nodule computer-aided detection (CAD) systems have demonstrated reduced sensitivity on low- versus standard-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for small nodules in pediatric
In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being

In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being

by Lancaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research.Girls in Nepal are breastfed f

In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being

by Lancaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research.Girls in Nepal are breastfed f
Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

by Lauren WeberCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.That notice involved a p

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

by Lauren WeberCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.That notice involved a p
Highlighting the struggle that breastfeeding women experience around the globe

Highlighting the struggle that breastfeeding women experience around the globe

by Yale UniversityPrelacteal feeding and early initiation of breastfeeding in LMICs. Weighted by the number of children younger than 2 years in each country. (A) Early initiation of breastfeeding

Highlighting the struggle that breastfeeding women experience around the globe

by Yale UniversityPrelacteal feeding and early initiation of breastfeeding in LMICs. Weighted by the number of children younger than 2 years in each country. (A) Early initiation of breastfeeding
A common medication could save half a million children with diarrhea each year: Why is it underprescribed?

A common medication could save half a million children with diarrhea each year: Why is it underprescribed?

by Nina Raffio,University of Southern CaliforniaProvider perceptions that patients do not want ORS are the most important barrier to ORS prescribing. The figure shows that if all patients showed

A common medication could save half a million children with diarrhea each year: Why is it underprescribed?

by Nina Raffio,University of Southern CaliforniaProvider perceptions that patients do not want ORS are the most important barrier to ORS prescribing. The figure shows that if all patients showed
Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry—bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions

Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry—bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions

by Corinna Jenkins Tucker and Tanya Rouleau Whitworth,The ConversationMore and more schools have embraced anti-bullying programs. Credit: Joyce Costello, USAG Livorno Public Affairs/Flickr, CC B

Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry—bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions

by Corinna Jenkins Tucker and Tanya Rouleau Whitworth,The ConversationMore and more schools have embraced anti-bullying programs. Credit: Joyce Costello, USAG Livorno Public Affairs/Flickr, CC B