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New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Minnesota Medical School studypublishedinPediatricshighlights how childre

New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Minnesota Medical School studypublishedinPediatricshighlights how childre
Probiotics linked to reduced mortality in infants born before 34 weeks

Probiotics linked to reduced mortality in infants born before 34 weeks

by Elana GotkineFor infants born before 34 weeks of gestation and with a birth weight <1,000 g, probiotics used in neonatal units are associated with reduced mortality, according to a ......

Probiotics linked to reduced mortality in infants born before 34 weeks

by Elana GotkineFor infants born before 34 weeks of gestation and with a birth weight <1,000 g, probiotics used in neonatal units are associated with reduced mortality, according to a ......
Open-label placebo offers new treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction in children

Open-label placebo offers new treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction in children

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPain-predominant disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) in children—such as functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bow

Open-label placebo offers new treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction in children

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPain-predominant disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) in children—such as functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bow
Vitamin deficiencies common in children with nocturnal enuresis

Vitamin deficiencies common in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Lori SolomonChildren with primary nocturnal enuresis may have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as vitamin B12deficiency, according to a studypublishedonline June 10

Vitamin deficiencies common in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Lori SolomonChildren with primary nocturnal enuresis may have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as vitamin B12deficiency, according to a studypublishedonline June 10
Button cells: Serious health damage possible for small children if swallowed

Button cells: Serious health damage possible for small children if swallowed

by BfR Federal Institute for Risk AssessmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf button cells are swallowed, they may get stuck in the esophagus. This can sometimes lead to severe damage to the mucous

Button cells: Serious health damage possible for small children if swallowed

by BfR Federal Institute for Risk AssessmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf button cells are swallowed, they may get stuck in the esophagus. This can sometimes lead to severe damage to the mucous
Study approves test for babies' hearing aids

Study approves test for babies' hearing aids

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterResearcher Jo brooks with Mum Marsha Johnson and baby Logan with Anisa Visram looking on. Credit: University of ManchesterParents of the one in 1,000

Study approves test for babies' hearing aids

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterResearcher Jo brooks with Mum Marsha Johnson and baby Logan with Anisa Visram looking on. Credit: University of ManchesterParents of the one in 1,000
Research reveals blood platelets play important role in Kawasaki disease

Research reveals blood platelets play important role in Kawasaki disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.169855Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's investigators have advanced our understanding of the role tha

Research reveals blood platelets play important role in Kawasaki disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.169855Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's investigators have advanced our understanding of the role tha
Welcome home: Nutrient-enriched diets improve health of premature, underweight babies post-discharge

Welcome home: Nutrient-enriched diets improve health of premature, underweight babies post-discharge

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: University of MissouriWhile smaller premature babies are given around-the-clock nutritional care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ther

Welcome home: Nutrient-enriched diets improve health of premature, underweight babies post-discharge

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: University of MissouriWhile smaller premature babies are given around-the-clock nutritional care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ther
Is sleeping beside your baby a good idea? Here's what the science says

Is sleeping beside your baby a good idea? Here's what the science says

by Gabrielle Fréchette-Boilard and Evelyne Touchette,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleeping with your baby is not life-threatening, but it's not essential either. Rather,

Is sleeping beside your baby a good idea? Here's what the science says

by Gabrielle Fréchette-Boilard and Evelyne Touchette,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleeping with your baby is not life-threatening, but it's not essential either. Rather,
Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization

Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization

by Elana GotkineNirsevimab is efficacious for preventing hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infection among infants, according to a study publishe

Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization

by Elana GotkineNirsevimab is efficacious for preventing hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infection among infants, according to a study publishe
The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

by Ellie Gennings and Alice Hunter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent reportcommissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found

The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

by Ellie Gennings and Alice Hunter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent reportcommissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found
Supporting a child who stutters

Supporting a child who stutters

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainInternational Stuttering Awareness Day was observed on Saturday, Oct. 22, which makes this a good time to learn about supporting a child who s

Supporting a child who stutters

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainInternational Stuttering Awareness Day was observed on Saturday, Oct. 22, which makes this a good time to learn about supporting a child who s