Child abuse reports by medical staff linked to children's race, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after acc

Updated on: May 10,2024

Child abuse reports by medical staff linked to children's race, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after acc

Updated on:May 10,2024

Experts weigh in on sedentary behaviour in schools

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaThe U of A's Valerie Carson was a member of the research team that developed the sedentary behaviour guidelines based on evidence from around the

Updated on: February 27,2024

Experts weigh in on sedentary behaviour in schools

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaThe U of A's Valerie Carson was a member of the research team that developed the sedentary behaviour guidelines based on evidence from around the

Updated on:February 27,2024

Delayed umbilical cord clamping benefits babies. Cord blood donation could help others

by Rick Thiesse,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageWhile blood from a newborn's umbilical cord was once considered a waste product, it's now known that it contains stem cells. These ce

Updated on: March 05,2024

Delayed umbilical cord clamping benefits babies. Cord blood donation could help others

by Rick Thiesse,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageWhile blood from a newborn's umbilical cord was once considered a waste product, it's now known that it contains stem cells. These ce

Updated on:March 05,2024

New personalized test for an earlier and more accurate prediction of cancer relapse for children with ALL

by ElsevierMRD-multiplex workflow for the development of patient-specific 4-plex MP PCR assays through an iterative process. MP PCR-design and -analysis can be done with different software tools

Updated on: February 22,2024

New personalized test for an earlier and more accurate prediction of cancer relapse for children with ALL

by ElsevierMRD-multiplex workflow for the development of patient-specific 4-plex MP PCR assays through an iterative process. MP PCR-design and -analysis can be done with different software tools

Updated on:February 22,2024

Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

by Jen Humphrey,University of KansasStudy allocation. MFGM + LF, milk fat globule membrane + lactoferrin. Credit:The Journal of Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113483Brea

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

by Jen Humphrey,University of KansasStudy allocation. MFGM + LF, milk fat globule membrane + lactoferrin. Credit:The Journal of Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113483Brea

Updated on:May 17,2024

Half of trans and nonbinary youth in the US 'seriously considered' suicide in the past year, according to survey

by Muri AssunçãoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout half of young trans and nonbinary youth in the U.S. have seriously contemplated suicide in the past year, as a record-breaking number of bills re

Updated on: April 22,2024

Half of trans and nonbinary youth in the US 'seriously considered' suicide in the past year, according to survey

by Muri AssunçãoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout half of young trans and nonbinary youth in the U.S. have seriously contemplated suicide in the past year, as a record-breaking number of bills re

Updated on:April 22,2024

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo

Updated on: March 14,2024

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo

Updated on:March 14,2024

Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.That's the take-home lesso

Updated on: April 22,2024

Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.That's the take-home lesso

Updated on:April 22,2024

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high

Updated on: February 27,2024

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high

Updated on:February 27,2024

Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in Engla

Updated on: March 25,2024

Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in Engla

Updated on:March 25,2024

The #1 enemy of good sleep for school kids: Screens

by Cara MurezVideo games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).But so, too, are more constructive pursuits,

Updated on: May 22,2024

The #1 enemy of good sleep for school kids: Screens

by Cara MurezVideo games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).But so, too, are more constructive pursuits,

Updated on:May 22,2024

COVID pandemic created immunization gaps in Africa. More than a half-million children are at risk

by Edina Amponsah-Dacosta,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsThe COVID pandemic exposed the fault lines in health systems and national routine immunization programs around the wo

Updated on: March 19,2024

COVID pandemic created immunization gaps in Africa. More than a half-million children are at risk

by Edina Amponsah-Dacosta,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsThe COVID pandemic exposed the fault lines in health systems and national routine immunization programs around the wo

Updated on:March 19,2024