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The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M
Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c
It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

by Andrea Wigfield, Antonia Ypsilanti, Caron Carter and Jan Gurung,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSome people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend

It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

by Andrea Wigfield, Antonia Ypsilanti, Caron Carter and Jan Gurung,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSome people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend
How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their sympto

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their sympto
New research finds the risk of psychotic-like experiences can start in childhood

New research finds the risk of psychotic-like experiences can start in childhood

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been understood that environmental and socio-economic factors—including income disparity, family poverty, and air pol

New research finds the risk of psychotic-like experiences can start in childhood

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been understood that environmental and socio-economic factors—including income disparity, family poverty, and air pol
Childhood health and cultural inequalities: Women pay the price

Childhood health and cultural inequalities: Women pay the price

by Association for Psychological ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of physical activity is linked to a host of health problems, including an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 d

Childhood health and cultural inequalities: Women pay the price

by Association for Psychological ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of physical activity is linked to a host of health problems, including an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 d
Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn article published in theJournal of Clinical Medicinereveals child maltreatment increases some determining risk factors in

Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn article published in theJournal of Clinical Medicinereveals child maltreatment increases some determining risk factors in
Mayo Clinic minute: Back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for kids

Mayo Clinic minute: Back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for kids

by DeeDee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBefore kids head back to school this fall, make sure a COVID-19 vaccination is on their back-to-school list.Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic Pedia

Mayo Clinic minute: Back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for kids

by DeeDee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBefore kids head back to school this fall, make sure a COVID-19 vaccination is on their back-to-school list.Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic Pedia
Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T
Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children

Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA single dose of the Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children, new research has found. Data also showed a sin

Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA single dose of the Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children, new research has found. Data also showed a sin
No link between IVF-assisted conception and school-age childhood development outcomes, study says

No link between IVF-assisted conception and school-age childhood development outcomes, study says

by University of MelbourneIVF, in vitro fertilization; IVF cases, pregnancies and children identified with conception assisted by IVF; Controls, pregnancies and children not identified as IVF ass

No link between IVF-assisted conception and school-age childhood development outcomes, study says

by University of MelbourneIVF, in vitro fertilization; IVF cases, pregnancies and children identified with conception assisted by IVF; Controls, pregnancies and children not identified as IVF ass
Family structure associated with delinquency for adolescents

Family structure associated with delinquency for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThree people standing on a beach. Credit: Kylo, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Adolescents living in single-father, single-mother, father-st

Family structure associated with delinquency for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThree people standing on a beach. Credit: Kylo, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Adolescents living in single-father, single-mother, father-st