Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an

Updated on: May 11,2024

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an

Updated on:May 11,2024

A step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress

Updated on: June 01,2025

A step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress

Updated on:June 01,2025

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

Hospital care for children has shifted from general hospitals to children's hospitals over last 20 years

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHistorically, most children in the United States who needed to be hospitalized were treated at general hospitals treati

Updated on: April 01,2024

Hospital care for children has shifted from general hospitals to children's hospitals over last 20 years

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHistorically, most children in the United States who needed to be hospitalized were treated at general hospitals treati

Updated on:April 01,2024

Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching styles may be causing young athletes to quit sports, according

Updated on: June 22,2024

Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching styles may be causing young athletes to quit sports, according

Updated on:June 22,2024

School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds

by Joseph Caputo,Tufts UniversityEstimated deaths prevented and health care-related cost savings later in adulthood associated with implementation of the 2020 DGA-aligned school meal standards i

Updated on: May 10,2024

School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds

by Joseph Caputo,Tufts UniversityEstimated deaths prevented and health care-related cost savings later in adulthood associated with implementation of the 2020 DGA-aligned school meal standards i

Updated on:May 10,2024

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

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

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

Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeen use of alcohol and alcohol in combination with cannabis is decreasing, but use by girls is decreasing more slowly than it i

Updated on: June 29,2024

Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeen use of alcohol and alcohol in combination with cannabis is decreasing, but use by girls is decreasing more slowly than it i

Updated on:June 29,2024

Chronic childhood ear infections can delay language development, study finds

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEar infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve thei

Updated on: March 02,2024

Chronic childhood ear infections can delay language development, study finds

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEar infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve thei

Updated on:March 02,2024

Playgroups are are struggling to survive—here's why we need them

by Ruth Lightbody,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePlaygroups can be a lifeline for new parents. Run by volunteers, they give young children a space to explore and interact with others,

Updated on: April 10,2024

Playgroups are are struggling to survive—here's why we need them

by Ruth Lightbody,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePlaygroups can be a lifeline for new parents. Run by volunteers, they give young children a space to explore and interact with others,

Updated on:April 10,2024

Why do children need polio vaccine boosters?

by Dr Sabine L. van Elsland,Imperial College LondonCredit: AI-generated imageUnfortunately, in recent months, vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected in sewage in north and east London. Fol

Updated on: June 11,2024

Why do children need polio vaccine boosters?

by Dr Sabine L. van Elsland,Imperial College LondonCredit: AI-generated imageUnfortunately, in recent months, vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected in sewage in north and east London. Fol

Updated on:June 11,2024