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Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

(HealthDay)—The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, with the highest incidence and prevalence seen in Northern Europe and North America, acc

Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

(HealthDay)—The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, with the highest incidence and prevalence seen in Northern Europe and North America, acc
More screen time for babies could slow development

More screen time for babies could slow development

by Cara MurezToo much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and probl

More screen time for babies could slow development

by Cara MurezToo much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and probl
Study finds high mortality rates of youths previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system

Study finds high mortality rates of youths previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital finds that youth aged 11 to 21

Study finds high mortality rates of youths previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital finds that youth aged 11 to 21
Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids

Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Bjorn Knetsch from The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss.Typically,

Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Bjorn Knetsch from The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss.Typically,
Parenting interventions support psychosocial adjustment of children in foster and adoptive families

Parenting interventions support psychosocial adjustment of children in foster and adoptive families

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a recent review and analysis of published studies, attachment-based parenting interventions—which seek to improve the quality of the parent-c

Parenting interventions support psychosocial adjustment of children in foster and adoptive families

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a recent review and analysis of published studies, attachment-based parenting interventions—which seek to improve the quality of the parent-c
Airway injuries among the severe consequence of button battery ingestion

Airway injuries among the severe consequence of button battery ingestion

Airway injuries are a severe consequence of ingestion of button batteries (BBs), with tracheoesophageal fistulae and vocal cord paralyses the most common airway injuries, according to a review publish

Airway injuries among the severe consequence of button battery ingestion

Airway injuries are a severe consequence of ingestion of button batteries (BBs), with tracheoesophageal fistulae and vocal cord paralyses the most common airway injuries, according to a review publish
COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineElizabeth Lloyd, M.D., has been closely tracking news about COVID-19 vaccines for children under five. Not only as

COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineElizabeth Lloyd, M.D., has been closely tracking news about COVID-19 vaccines for children under five. Not only as
Echovirus 11 in newly born twins: Case in Italy shows close genetic relation to strains found among neonates in France

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

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
Adolescent angst gains attention with focus on school stress

Adolescent angst gains attention with focus on school stress

by Ali Jones,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineNew research shows a decline in young people reporting that they like school. Credit: CC0 via UnsplashWhile teen years are never ea

Adolescent angst gains attention with focus on school stress

by Ali Jones,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineNew research shows a decline in young people reporting that they like school. Credit: CC0 via UnsplashWhile teen years are never ea
Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to blue light, via regular use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels and increase the risk of

Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to blue light, via regular use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels and increase the risk of
Guidelines issued for managing critically ill pediatric patients

Guidelines issued for managing critically ill pediatric patients

(HealthDay)—In 2022 clinical practice guidelines issued by the Society of Critical Care Medicine and published in the February issue ofPediatric Critical Care Medicine, recommendations are prese

Guidelines issued for managing critically ill pediatric patients

(HealthDay)—In 2022 clinical practice guidelines issued by the Society of Critical Care Medicine and published in the February issue ofPediatric Critical Care Medicine, recommendations are prese
Among adolescents, major depressive disorder prevalence varies by race, ethnicity

Among adolescents, major depressive disorder prevalence varies by race, ethnicity

by Elana GotkineThe rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) vary from 14.5 to 26.5 percent among adolescents by race and ethnicity, according to a study published online Oct. 9 inJAMA Pediatric

Among adolescents, major depressive disorder prevalence varies by race, ethnicity

by Elana GotkineThe rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) vary from 14.5 to 26.5 percent among adolescents by race and ethnicity, according to a study published online Oct. 9 inJAMA Pediatric