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The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M
Impact of COVID-19 social isolation measures on early development

Impact of COVID-19 social isolation measures on early development

by University of GöttingenChild engaging in passive screen exposure. Credit: Julien MayorAn international consortium with researchers from 13 countries has investigated the impact of COVID-19 rel

Impact of COVID-19 social isolation measures on early development

by University of GöttingenChild engaging in passive screen exposure. Credit: Julien MayorAn international consortium with researchers from 13 countries has investigated the impact of COVID-19 rel
Researchers issue a warning that GLP-1RAs may be dangerous for children

Researchers issue a warning that GLP-1RAs may be dangerous for children

by University of California, IrvineDearth of research on GLP-1 RAs in children and adolescents. The use of these medications in the pediatric age range is likely to be long term. Little is known

Researchers issue a warning that GLP-1RAs may be dangerous for children

by University of California, IrvineDearth of research on GLP-1 RAs in children and adolescents. The use of these medications in the pediatric age range is likely to be long term. Little is known
First research definition for 'Long COVID' in kids and young people formally agreed

First research definition for 'Long COVID' in kids and young people formally agreed

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first research definition of what is meant by post acute COVID-19, dubbed 'Long COVID' in children and young people has been formall

First research definition for 'Long COVID' in kids and young people formally agreed

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first research definition of what is meant by post acute COVID-19, dubbed 'Long COVID' in children and young people has been formall
Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media

Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media

by LINDSEY TANNER and ANGIE WANGEmma, 18, stands for a portrait in Georgia on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The aspiring artist, with attention deficit disorder and occasional depression, says worries abo

Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media

by LINDSEY TANNER and ANGIE WANGEmma, 18, stands for a portrait in Georgia on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The aspiring artist, with attention deficit disorder and occasional depression, says worries abo
Strip searching a child without appropriate consent is 'sexual abuse,' insists expert

Strip searching a child without appropriate consent is 'sexual abuse,' insists expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrip searching a child without appropriate consent is "sexual abuse," and should attract heavy sanctions—backed up by legislation—for

Strip searching a child without appropriate consent is 'sexual abuse,' insists expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrip searching a child without appropriate consent is "sexual abuse," and should attract heavy sanctions—backed up by legislation—for
Study links both pre and post-term birth to motor impairment in children

Study links both pre and post-term birth to motor impairment in children

by Nottingham Trent UniversityAssociation Between Gestational Age and Risk of Suspected Developmental Coordination Disorder in Preschoolers When Adjusting for Child, Family Characteristic, and Ma

Study links both pre and post-term birth to motor impairment in children

by Nottingham Trent UniversityAssociation Between Gestational Age and Risk of Suspected Developmental Coordination Disorder in Preschoolers When Adjusting for Child, Family Characteristic, and Ma
Health of Black, Native moms key in fight to improve infant death disparities, experts say

Health of Black, Native moms key in fight to improve infant death disparities, experts say

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. infant mortality rate continued its downward trend in 2019, but Black babies still died twice as often as white babies, according to a Center

Health of Black, Native moms key in fight to improve infant death disparities, experts say

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. infant mortality rate continued its downward trend in 2019, but Black babies still died twice as often as white babies, according to a Center
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
Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageAs a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus

Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageAs a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus
AAO: Research highlights vision issues seen in pediatric sickle cell disease

AAO: Research highlights vision issues seen in pediatric sickle cell disease

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), ophthalmologic complications include nonproliferative retinopathy (NPR) and proliferative retinopathy (PR), which occur in 33 and

AAO: Research highlights vision issues seen in pediatric sickle cell disease

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), ophthalmologic complications include nonproliferative retinopathy (NPR) and proliferative retinopathy (PR), which occur in 33 and
Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study recently completed at the University of Helsinki, the amount of screen time is linked to language development in chi

Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study recently completed at the University of Helsinki, the amount of screen time is linked to language development in chi