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

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

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
Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an
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
Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through

Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through
Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so
Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainImplementing a multi-stage screening process for autism spectrum disorder in early intervention settings may lead to a significant

Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainImplementing a multi-stage screening process for autism spectrum disorder in early intervention settings may lead to a significant
Children with chronic health conditions and special education needs should receive more help with online learning

Children with chronic health conditions and special education needs should receive more help with online learning

by Kennedy Krieger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOnline learning poses additional challenges to children with chronic medical conditions or special education needs, and these patient

Children with chronic health conditions and special education needs should receive more help with online learning

by Kennedy Krieger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOnline learning poses additional challenges to children with chronic medical conditions or special education needs, and these patient
One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditi

One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditi
Depression, anxiety and childhood trauma: South African study explores links, prevalence and who's most at risk

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

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
Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h
Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines do tweens, teens and young adults need?

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

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
Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord