Echovirus 11 in newly born twins: Case in Italy shows close genetic relation to strains found among neonates in France

by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEnteroviruses can cause various infectious illnesses. Especially among infants, disease manifestation can

Updated on: May 25,2024

Echovirus 11 in newly born twins: Case in Italy shows close genetic relation to strains found among neonates in France

by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEnteroviruses can cause various infectious illnesses. Especially among infants, disease manifestation can

Updated on:May 25,2024

Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

by Kimberly Hickok, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubAn overview of the study. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165904Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which in

Updated on: July 01,2024

Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

by Kimberly Hickok, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubAn overview of the study. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165904Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which in

Updated on:July 01,2024

Tough to get your kid to take medicine? An expert offers tips

Sometimes it's difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication.Oneexpertwho spends part of her workday guiding parents through this challenge offers some suggesti

Updated on: June 26,2024

Tough to get your kid to take medicine? An expert offers tips

Sometimes it's difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication.Oneexpertwho spends part of her workday guiding parents through this challenge offers some suggesti

Updated on:June 26,2024

Proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events increasing

by Elana GotkineThe proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events is increasing, according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 11 inPediatrics.Caroline Q. Stephens, M.D., M.P.H.,

Updated on: February 17,2025

Proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events increasing

by Elana GotkineThe proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events is increasing, according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 11 inPediatrics.Caroline Q. Stephens, M.D., M.P.H.,

Updated on:February 17,2025

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house

Updated on: February 22,2024

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house

Updated on:February 22,2024

New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs any parent knows, infants are prone to getting respiratory infections. But a new study shows that the infant immune

Updated on: February 20,2024

New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs any parent knows, infants are prone to getting respiratory infections. But a new study shows that the infant immune

Updated on:February 20,2024

Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

by Denise MannParechovirus, a virus that can cause severe illness in infants, is on the rise in parts of the United States.Twenty-nine infants were admitted to the Children's Hospital at Vanderbil

Updated on: April 10,2024

Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

by Denise MannParechovirus, a virus that can cause severe illness in infants, is on the rise in parts of the United States.Twenty-nine infants were admitted to the Children's Hospital at Vanderbil

Updated on:April 10,2024

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Updated on: June 29,2024

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Updated on:June 29,2024

Language heard while still in the womb found to impact brain development

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressIllustration of the experimental paradigm and the analysis pipeline. (A) The experimental setup used in the study. (B) EEG channel locations. (C) The experimental design.

Updated on: March 25,2024

Language heard while still in the womb found to impact brain development

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressIllustration of the experimental paradigm and the analysis pipeline. (A) The experimental setup used in the study. (B) EEG channel locations. (C) The experimental design.

Updated on:March 25,2024

Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Contin

Updated on: April 27,2024

Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Contin

Updated on:April 27,2024

2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

by Elana GotkineFor youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief

Updated on: March 19,2024

2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

by Elana GotkineFor youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief

Updated on:March 19,2024

Flint water crisis affected timing of pediatric lead testing but not quantity, study finds

by University of KansasCredit: David SluskyThe word "plumber" comes from the Latin word for the metal "lead."But lead coupled with pipes that transport drinking water makes a

Updated on: May 13,2024

Flint water crisis affected timing of pediatric lead testing but not quantity, study finds

by University of KansasCredit: David SluskyThe word "plumber" comes from the Latin word for the metal "lead."But lead coupled with pipes that transport drinking water makes a

Updated on:May 13,2024