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Pain management techniques for young children

Pain management techniques for young children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageLike it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching chil

Pain management techniques for young children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageLike it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching chil
More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThis research explores the impact of using smart devices for more than 4 hours a day on adolescent health. Credit: Porapak Apichodilok, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.or

More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThis research explores the impact of using smart devices for more than 4 hours a day on adolescent health. Credit: Porapak Apichodilok, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.or
Teens and depression—a back-to-school concern

Teens and depression—a back-to-school concern

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs

Teens and depression—a back-to-school concern

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs
Study uncovers complications in developing guidelines for premature baby care

Study uncovers complications in developing guidelines for premature baby care

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC) due to anemia. There are no generally

Study uncovers complications in developing guidelines for premature baby care

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC) due to anemia. There are no generally
One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds

One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds

byUniversity of CambridgeRelationships among brain, three pathway assessments, immune pathway, and ADHD. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00251-zCambridge s

One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds

byUniversity of CambridgeRelationships among brain, three pathway assessments, immune pathway, and ADHD. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00251-zCambridge s
Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

by Kimberly Hickok, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubAn overview of the study. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165904Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which in

Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

by Kimberly Hickok, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubAn overview of the study. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165904Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which in
Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study exploring the origins of pretend play suggests infants perform interactional patterns with elements of pretense a lot earli

Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study exploring the origins of pretend play suggests infants perform interactional patterns with elements of pretense a lot earli
Cleft lip and palate surgery procedures are undervalued, study suggests

Cleft lip and palate surgery procedures are undervalued, study suggests

by Wolters Kluwer HealthFlowchart of cohort selection. Credit:Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery(2023). DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009922Plastic surgery procedures performed to corr

Cleft lip and palate surgery procedures are undervalued, study suggests

by Wolters Kluwer HealthFlowchart of cohort selection. Credit:Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery(2023). DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009922Plastic surgery procedures performed to corr
Sleep disturbances tied to emotional, behavioral difficulties in young children

Sleep disturbances tied to emotional, behavioral difficulties in young children

by Elana GotkineA natural history of sleep disturbances is associated with resolved and incident emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBDs) among preschool-aged children, according to a study publis

Sleep disturbances tied to emotional, behavioral difficulties in young children

by Elana GotkineA natural history of sleep disturbances is associated with resolved and incident emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBDs) among preschool-aged children, according to a study publis
Researchers find unsafe feeding methods spiked during infant formula shortage

Researchers find unsafe feeding methods spiked during infant formula shortage

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisInfant Feeding Practices Before and During the Infant Formula Shortage. MOM = mother’s own milk; BDM = banked donor milk; BM = breast milk; IF = infant formula. **p < 0

Researchers find unsafe feeding methods spiked during infant formula shortage

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisInfant Feeding Practices Before and During the Infant Formula Shortage. MOM = mother’s own milk; BDM = banked donor milk; BM = breast milk; IF = infant formula. **p < 0
2017 to 2020 saw 1,067 homicides of infants in U.S.

2017 to 2020 saw 1,067 homicides of infants in U.S.

by Elana GotkineFrom 2017 through 2020, 1,067 homicides occurred among infants in the United States, averaging 267 per year, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics Reports, a publicat

2017 to 2020 saw 1,067 homicides of infants in U.S.

by Elana GotkineFrom 2017 through 2020, 1,067 homicides occurred among infants in the United States, averaging 267 per year, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics Reports, a publicat
Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

by Ishani Nath,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants are not protected against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox, for several months before they are el

Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

by Ishani Nath,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants are not protected against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox, for several months before they are el