First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children are more likely to be up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, according to a research brief published online Sept. 7 inPediatrics.Allison Lin, from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen C

Updated on: June 11,2024

First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children are more likely to be up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, according to a research brief published online Sept. 7 inPediatrics.Allison Lin, from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen C

Updated on:June 11,2024

An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated

Updated on: July 05,2024

An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated

Updated on:July 05,2024

Another study finds bogus 'conversion therapy' harms LGBTQ teens

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are serious mental harms and high financial costs associated with so-called conversion therapy for LGBTQ people, researchers report.Conversion therapy attempts

Updated on: February 24,2024

Another study finds bogus 'conversion therapy' harms LGBTQ teens

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are serious mental harms and high financial costs associated with so-called conversion therapy for LGBTQ people, researchers report.Conversion therapy attempts

Updated on:February 24,2024

20% of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis cases in children could be averted by household testing and treatment

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDigitally colorized microscopic image of rod-shaped Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Credit: CDC NIAIDOne in five multi-drug resistant (MDR) tubercul

Updated on: March 14,2024

20% of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis cases in children could be averted by household testing and treatment

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDigitally colorized microscopic image of rod-shaped Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Credit: CDC NIAIDOne in five multi-drug resistant (MDR) tubercul

Updated on:March 14,2024

Survey heightens concern about pandemic's impact on education of students with autism

by Kessler FoundationCredit: CC0 Public DomainKessler Foundation scientists conducted an online survey of parents of school-aged children to compare the effects of pandemic-related school closures on

Updated on: February 22,2024

Survey heightens concern about pandemic's impact on education of students with autism

by Kessler FoundationCredit: CC0 Public DomainKessler Foundation scientists conducted an online survey of parents of school-aged children to compare the effects of pandemic-related school closures on

Updated on:February 22,2024

Study finds how to reduce risk of kids playing with a found gun

by The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a lab at The Ohio State University masquerading as a playroom, pairs of kids ages 8 to 12 participating in a study found a variety

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds how to reduce risk of kids playing with a found gun

by The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a lab at The Ohio State University masquerading as a playroom, pairs of kids ages 8 to 12 participating in a study found a variety

Updated on:May 08,2024

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

Updated on: February 20,2024

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

Updated on:February 20,2024

Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people deve

Updated on: June 11,2024

Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people deve

Updated on:June 11,2024

If your kid is home sick from school, is unlimited screen time OK?

by Jordy Kaufman and Jennifer M. Zosh,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, if a child was home sick from school, the main screen-based entertainment was daytime television.

Updated on: March 08,2024

If your kid is home sick from school, is unlimited screen time OK?

by Jordy Kaufman and Jennifer M. Zosh,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, if a child was home sick from school, the main screen-based entertainment was daytime television.

Updated on:March 08,2024

Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict exc

Updated on: June 29,2024

Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict exc

Updated on:June 29,2024

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side effect of online socialization

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeenagers fall prey to bullying while using the internet—a platform that provides relative anonymity to bullies—according to a questionnai

Updated on: June 29,2024

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side effect of online socialization

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeenagers fall prey to bullying while using the internet—a platform that provides relative anonymity to bullies—according to a questionnai

Updated on:June 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre

Updated on: February 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre

Updated on:February 29,2024