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Chromosomal testing expands options for exploring causes of SIDS

Chromosomal testing expands options for exploring causes of SIDS

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA genetic test known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) could help identify the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or its

Chromosomal testing expands options for exploring causes of SIDS

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA genetic test known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) could help identify the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or its
Board exam for pediatric specialty stumps ChatGPT, at least in some areas

Board exam for pediatric specialty stumps ChatGPT, at least in some areas

by Alvin Powell,Harvard Medical SchoolKristyn Beam graded ChatGPT’s responses. Credit: Jon Chase/HarvardThe ease with which ChatGPT can produce coherent content and convincing answers has raised

Board exam for pediatric specialty stumps ChatGPT, at least in some areas

by Alvin Powell,Harvard Medical SchoolKristyn Beam graded ChatGPT’s responses. Credit: Jon Chase/HarvardThe ease with which ChatGPT can produce coherent content and convincing answers has raised
Diagnosing head injuries is key in child abuse cases

Diagnosing head injuries is key in child abuse cases

by Kristie Auman-Gooding,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing able to accurately diagnose suspected child abuse is crucial, as an incorrect diagnosis can possibly

Diagnosing head injuries is key in child abuse cases

by Kristie Auman-Gooding,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing able to accurately diagnose suspected child abuse is crucial, as an incorrect diagnosis can possibly
Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

by Amy NortonKids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in communit

Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

by Amy NortonKids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in communit
Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis

Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—In a clinical report published online Dec. 20 inPediatrics,recommendations are presented for addressing HIV testing and preexposure and postexposure HIV prophylaxis in adolesce

Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—In a clinical report published online Dec. 20 inPediatrics,recommendations are presented for addressing HIV testing and preexposure and postexposure HIV prophylaxis in adolesce
Type 1 diabetes: First clinical trial of GABA/GAD in newly diagnosed, very young children

Type 1 diabetes: First clinical trial of GABA/GAD in newly diagnosed, very young children

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamGlycemic control in study groups over time. Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) (a) and insulin adjusted A1c (IDAA1c) (b) were measured in the three

Type 1 diabetes: First clinical trial of GABA/GAD in newly diagnosed, very young children

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamGlycemic control in study groups over time. Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) (a) and insulin adjusted A1c (IDAA1c) (b) were measured in the three
Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure, research suggests

Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure, research suggests

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGirls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to a paper titled &qu

Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure, research suggests

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGirls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to a paper titled &qu
Ask the pediatrician: What do parents need to know about naloxone for opioid overdose?

Ask the pediatrician: What do parents need to know about naloxone for opioid overdose?

by Scott HadlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn overdose crisis is affecting children, adolescents and adults across the United States. Most drug overdoses in young people are caused by opioids,

Ask the pediatrician: What do parents need to know about naloxone for opioid overdose?

by Scott HadlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn overdose crisis is affecting children, adolescents and adults across the United States. Most drug overdoses in young people are caused by opioids,
Study shows less parent-child interaction during COVID-19

Study shows less parent-child interaction during COVID-19

by Vanessa Villafuerte,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild care challenges and financial stresses during the pandemic may have greatly diminished opportun

Study shows less parent-child interaction during COVID-19

by Vanessa Villafuerte,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild care challenges and financial stresses during the pandemic may have greatly diminished opportun
Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoice-control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home might hinder children's social and emotional development, argues

Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoice-control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home might hinder children's social and emotional development, argues
Pain expert calls on clinicians to stop needle pain for kids

Pain expert calls on clinicians to stop needle pain for kids

by Lorna Fernandes,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the world's leading experts in pediatric pain management is calling upon clinicians nationw

Pain expert calls on clinicians to stop needle pain for kids

by Lorna Fernandes,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the world's leading experts in pediatric pain management is calling upon clinicians nationw
Study: Taekwondo improves primary school children's self-regulation

Study: Taekwondo improves primary school children's self-regulation

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe report, published in the journalDevelopmental Psychology, details how researchers from the University of Surrey studied 240 prima

Study: Taekwondo improves primary school children's self-regulation

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe report, published in the journalDevelopmental Psychology, details how researchers from the University of Surrey studied 240 prima