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Bone growth protein might help more newborns survive severe lung disorders

Bone growth protein might help more newborns survive severe lung disorders

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen babies are born with alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACDMPV), their skin start

Bone growth protein might help more newborns survive severe lung disorders

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen babies are born with alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACDMPV), their skin start
U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8National Vital Statistics Repor

U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8National Vital Statistics Repor
Report: Emergence of the alpha variant did not lead to more severe disease in children admitted to hospital

Report: Emergence of the alpha variant did not lead to more severe disease in children admitted to hospital

by University of LiverpoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, published in the journalPaediatric Research, provides evidence that the number of school-age children admitted to hos

Report: Emergence of the alpha variant did not lead to more severe disease in children admitted to hospital

by University of LiverpoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, published in the journalPaediatric Research, provides evidence that the number of school-age children admitted to hos
New gene therapy could significantly reduce seizures in severe childhood epilepsy

New gene therapy could significantly reduce seizures in severe childhood epilepsy

by University College LondonCAMK2A-EKC therapy reduces seizure frequency. A. Timeline. B. Heatmap displaying seizure occurrence in each animal injected with either CAMK2A-GFP (gray) or CAMK2A-EKC

New gene therapy could significantly reduce seizures in severe childhood epilepsy

by University College LondonCAMK2A-EKC therapy reduces seizure frequency. A. Timeline. B. Heatmap displaying seizure occurrence in each animal injected with either CAMK2A-GFP (gray) or CAMK2A-EKC
Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study

Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study
Children can suffer severe illness after COVID-19

Children can suffer severe illness after COVID-19

by Polly Tita,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt was a few weeks before Christmas in 2020 when Alyssa Bendersky started worrying about her 6-year-old daughter, Pai

Children can suffer severe illness after COVID-19

by Polly Tita,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt was a few weeks before Christmas in 2020 when Alyssa Bendersky started worrying about her 6-year-old daughter, Pai
Nearly half of children on Medicaid lack outpatient follow-up within a month after emergency care for mental health

Nearly half of children on Medicaid lack outpatient follow-up within a month after emergency care for mental health

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoKaplan-Meier survival curve for return mental health acute care encounters following an index mental health ED discharge. Return men

Nearly half of children on Medicaid lack outpatient follow-up within a month after emergency care for mental health

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoKaplan-Meier survival curve for return mental health acute care encounters following an index mental health ED discharge. Return men
Kids aren't skipping just COVID vaccines

Kids aren't skipping just COVID vaccines

by Meredith CohnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere are thousands of children across Maryland who not only haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19, but also lack protection from influenza and

Kids aren't skipping just COVID vaccines

by Meredith CohnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere are thousands of children across Maryland who not only haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19, but also lack protection from influenza and
Healthful food for children is the same as for adults

Healthful food for children is the same as for adults

by ElsevierNutrition educators play key roles in shifting consumer demand and social norms about food choices. They can do this by creating family and community resilience and healthy adaptation

Healthful food for children is the same as for adults

by ElsevierNutrition educators play key roles in shifting consumer demand and social norms about food choices. They can do this by creating family and community resilience and healthy adaptation
4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineOverall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 inPediatrics.Em

4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineOverall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 inPediatrics.Em
1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with

1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with
CT, MRI for pediatric pancreatitis: Interobserver agreement

CT, MRI for pediatric pancreatitis: Interobserver agreement

by American Roentgen Ray Society(A) Axial and (B) coronal reformatted images from CT performed with IV contrast material show segmental visualization of main pancreatic duct (arrow). One of three

CT, MRI for pediatric pancreatitis: Interobserver agreement

by American Roentgen Ray Society(A) Axial and (B) coronal reformatted images from CT performed with IV contrast material show segmental visualization of main pancreatic duct (arrow). One of three