Pediatrician explains how COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children are being tested

by Debbie-Ann Shirley,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some parents of young children, the wait for COVID-19 vaccines has been long and agonizing.Throughout 2021, vaccines a

Updated on: February 27,2024

Pediatrician explains how COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children are being tested

by Debbie-Ann Shirley,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some parents of young children, the wait for COVID-19 vaccines has been long and agonizing.Throughout 2021, vaccines a

Updated on:February 27,2024

Suicidal thoughts can help identify teens with a variety of treatable psychosocial problems

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems

Updated on: February 22,2024

Suicidal thoughts can help identify teens with a variety of treatable psychosocial problems

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems

Updated on:February 22,2024

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

Updated on: March 23,2024

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

Updated on:March 23,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines do tweens, teens and young adults need?

by Rebekah FentonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStarting at about age 7 through age 18, children and teens need a number of important vaccines to protect them.The vaccines that are recommended for

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines do tweens, teens and young adults need?

by Rebekah FentonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStarting at about age 7 through age 18, children and teens need a number of important vaccines to protect them.The vaccines that are recommended for

Updated on:June 05,2024

No increase seen in pediatric hepatitis in the United States

No increase in pediatric hepatitis or adenovirus types 40/41 has been seen recently in the United States, according to research published in the June 14 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Dis

Updated on: March 29,2024

No increase seen in pediatric hepatitis in the United States

No increase in pediatric hepatitis or adenovirus types 40/41 has been seen recently in the United States, according to research published in the June 14 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Dis

Updated on:March 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What are some no-cost, screen-free activities to play with my preschooler?

by Suanne Kowal-ConnellyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost parents want to provide more for their children than their parents were able to do for them. But have you ever noticed how kids tend to have fun w

Updated on: June 04,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What are some no-cost, screen-free activities to play with my preschooler?

by Suanne Kowal-ConnellyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost parents want to provide more for their children than their parents were able to do for them. But have you ever noticed how kids tend to have fun w

Updated on:June 04,2024

The American College of Rheumatology releases two updated guidelines for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released two updated guideline papers for the treatment and management of Juvenile

Updated on: February 24,2024

The American College of Rheumatology releases two updated guidelines for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released two updated guideline papers for the treatment and management of Juvenile

Updated on:February 24,2024

Early detection is key to correcting childhood hearing loss. Know the signs

by Cara MurezEarly detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can't tell their parents or doctors exactly what's wrong.About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids

Updated on: March 25,2024

Early detection is key to correcting childhood hearing loss. Know the signs

by Cara MurezEarly detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can't tell their parents or doctors exactly what's wrong.About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids

Updated on:March 25,2024

Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study finds

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, a

Updated on: November 21,2024

Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study finds

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, a

Updated on:November 21,2024

Depression, anxiety and childhood trauma: South African study explores links, prevalence and who's most at risk

by Ashleigh Craig,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental health problems among adults are an ever-increasingpublic health concern. These include depression, anxiety, and c

Updated on: April 17,2024

Depression, anxiety and childhood trauma: South African study explores links, prevalence and who's most at risk

by Ashleigh Craig,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental health problems among adults are an ever-increasingpublic health concern. These include depression, anxiety, and c

Updated on:April 17,2024

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

by Lindsey TannerParents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gather in the capitol outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas H

Updated on: February 29,2024

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

by Lindsey TannerParents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gather in the capitol outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas H

Updated on:February 29,2024

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