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Researchers reach consensus on definition of acute pediatric critical illness

Researchers reach consensus on definition of acute pediatric critical illness

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Anita Arias, M.D., St. Jude Department of Pediatric Medicine and senior author Asya Agulnik, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Global

Researchers reach consensus on definition of acute pediatric critical illness

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Anita Arias, M.D., St. Jude Department of Pediatric Medicine and senior author Asya Agulnik, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Global
Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

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

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
Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun
Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powe

Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powe
Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

by University of MichiganNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologyAs if starting lif

Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

by University of MichiganNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologyAs if starting lif
One in four Americans are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, a program that insures low-income kids

One in four Americans are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, a program that insures low-income kids

by Heather Bednarek, Ellen Barnidge,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs of July 2021, a total of83.6 millionAmericans were insured through either Medicaid or the&nbs

One in four Americans are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, a program that insures low-income kids

by Heather Bednarek, Ellen Barnidge,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs of July 2021, a total of83.6 millionAmericans were insured through either Medicaid or the&nbs
Research sheds light on the virulence of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in pediatric populations

Research sheds light on the virulence of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in pediatric populations

by Cactus Communications(A) Summary of antibiotics prescribed for S. lugdunensis infection. (B) Non-flucloxacillin antibiotics prescribed. Credit:Pediatric Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.100

Research sheds light on the virulence of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in pediatric populations

by Cactus Communications(A) Summary of antibiotics prescribed for S. lugdunensis infection. (B) Non-flucloxacillin antibiotics prescribed. Credit:Pediatric Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.100
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
Deep learning predicts risk for childhood obesity over three years

Deep learning predicts risk for childhood obesity over three years

by Lori SolomonA deep learning model can predict the risk for obesity for young children using only routinely collected electronic health record (EHR) data, according to a studypublishedin

Deep learning predicts risk for childhood obesity over three years

by Lori SolomonA deep learning model can predict the risk for obesity for young children using only routinely collected electronic health record (EHR) data, according to a studypublishedin
No increase seen in pediatric hepatitis in the United States

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

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
Initiating peanut oral immunotherapy in peanut-allergic children under age four may be more effective: long term study

Initiating peanut oral immunotherapy in peanut-allergic children under age four may be more effective: long term study

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe majority of young children treated with peanut immunotherapy achieved desensitization after two and a half years of treatment, and one in five remained in re

Initiating peanut oral immunotherapy in peanut-allergic children under age four may be more effective: long term study

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe majority of young children treated with peanut immunotherapy achieved desensitization after two and a half years of treatment, and one in five remained in re
Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

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

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