Children with breath-holding spells undergo unnecessary diagnostic interventions: Study

by Lund UniversityPatient and spell characteristics. (A) Distribution of age at onset and age at diagnosis of breath-holding spells in our cohort. (B) Overview of the semiology of the spells. One

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

Children with breath-holding spells undergo unnecessary diagnostic interventions: Study

by Lund UniversityPatient and spell characteristics. (A) Distribution of age at onset and age at diagnosis of breath-holding spells in our cohort. (B) Overview of the semiology of the spells. One

Updated on:April 07,2024 20

Child victims of sexual violence aren't heard or understood, finds Nigerian study

by Steven Kator Iorfa, James Edem Effiong and Tanya Johri,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViolence against children is a global problem. A2020 Global Status Reportre

Updated on: March 10,2024 16

Child victims of sexual violence aren't heard or understood, finds Nigerian study

by Steven Kator Iorfa, James Edem Effiong and Tanya Johri,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViolence against children is a global problem. A2020 Global Status Reportre

Updated on:March 10,2024 16

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Updated on: May 14,2024 0

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Contin

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Contin

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Ways to prevent suicide in teens

by Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP and Maria H. Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs children grow and become more independent, it can be more challenging for parents

Updated on: February 29,2024 10

Ways to prevent suicide in teens

by Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP and Maria H. Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs children grow and become more independent, it can be more challenging for parents

Updated on:February 29,2024 10

Tough to get your kid to take medicine? An expert offers tips

Sometimes it's difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication.Oneexpertwho spends part of her workday guiding parents through this challenge offers some suggesti

Updated on: June 26,2024 5

Tough to get your kid to take medicine? An expert offers tips

Sometimes it's difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication.Oneexpertwho spends part of her workday guiding parents through this challenge offers some suggesti

Updated on:June 26,2024 5

1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

by Lori SolomonFrom 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 i

Updated on: March 19,2024 11

1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

by Lori SolomonFrom 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 i

Updated on:March 19,2024 11

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

Updated on: February 22,2024 12

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

Updated on:February 22,2024 12

Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

by Cardiff UniversityFitted values of online communication with virtual friends by gender predicting mental well-being, 2019 Student Health And Well-being Survey. Credit:Child and Adolescen

Updated on: May 05,2024 16

Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

by Cardiff UniversityFitted values of online communication with virtual friends by gender predicting mental well-being, 2019 Student Health And Well-being Survey. Credit:Child and Adolescen

Updated on:May 05,2024 16

Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

by Yianna Zhang, Amanda Patterson and Ken Ng,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout75%of infants aged 6 to 12 months and 25% of toddlers aged 1 to 2 years in Australia don&#3

Updated on: March 10,2024 19

Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

by Yianna Zhang, Amanda Patterson and Ken Ng,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout75%of infants aged 6 to 12 months and 25% of toddlers aged 1 to 2 years in Australia don&#3

Updated on:March 10,2024 19

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

by Amanda Watson, Carol Maher and Tim Olds,The ConversationCredit: Mary Taylor from PexelsEvery parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research foun

Updated on: April 07,2024 13

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

by Amanda Watson, Carol Maher and Tim Olds,The ConversationCredit: Mary Taylor from PexelsEvery parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research foun

Updated on:April 07,2024 13

Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target Corp. have issued arecallfor more than 200,000 Pillowfort weighted blankets for children because they can create an asph

Updated on: June 15,2024 8

Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target Corp. have issued arecallfor more than 200,000 Pillowfort weighted blankets for children because they can create an asph

Updated on:June 15,2024 8