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

Updated on: March 21,2024

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

Updated on:March 21,2024

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Updated on: March 21,2024

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Updated on:March 21,2024

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc

Updated on: May 29,2024

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc

Updated on:May 29,2024

New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Evgeny AtamanenkoA newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalab

Updated on: February 21,2024

New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Evgeny AtamanenkoA newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalab

Updated on:February 21,2024

Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

by McKenna Princing,University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo Lizet and Francisco Robles' delight, the ultrasound showed their third child was going to b

Updated on: February 29,2024

Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

by McKenna Princing,University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo Lizet and Francisco Robles' delight, the ultrasound showed their third child was going to b

Updated on:February 29,2024

Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can

Updated on: April 10,2024

Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can

Updated on:April 10,2024

Physicians should be on alert for group A strep as cases experience historic rise, says study

by Halle Jones,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit:Clinical Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciad197The U.S. experienced an unprecedented number of

Updated on: April 18,2024

Physicians should be on alert for group A strep as cases experience historic rise, says study

by Halle Jones,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit:Clinical Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciad197The U.S. experienced an unprecedented number of

Updated on:April 18,2024

Pediatrician explains how COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children are being tested

by Debbie-Ann Shirley,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some parents of young children, the wait for COVID-19 vaccines has been long and agonizing.Throughout 2021, vaccines a

Updated on: February 27,2024

Pediatrician explains how COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children are being tested

by Debbie-Ann Shirley,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some parents of young children, the wait for COVID-19 vaccines has been long and agonizing.Throughout 2021, vaccines a

Updated on:February 27,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on:June 05,2024

Baby formula shortage: Eight tips for parents

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA national shortage of baby formula has many parents worried they won't be able to feed their babies.More than 40% of top

Updated on: April 13,2024

Baby formula shortage: Eight tips for parents

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA national shortage of baby formula has many parents worried they won't be able to feed their babies.More than 40% of top

Updated on:April 13,2024

Machine learning algorithm could offer urologists a 'crystal ball' for predicting VUR

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonWhat if pediatric urologists could draw on certain ultrasound findings to predict which patients are more likely to have vesicoureteral reflux

Updated on: April 06,2024

Machine learning algorithm could offer urologists a 'crystal ball' for predicting VUR

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonWhat if pediatric urologists could draw on certain ultrasound findings to predict which patients are more likely to have vesicoureteral reflux

Updated on:April 06,2024

Hospital collaboration reduces cardiac arrests among critically ill pediatric heart patients

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite great advances in care, some children with heart disease still experience a cardiac arrest during their hospital stay.Bu

Updated on: April 18,2024

Hospital collaboration reduces cardiac arrests among critically ill pediatric heart patients

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite great advances in care, some children with heart disease still experience a cardiac arrest during their hospital stay.Bu

Updated on:April 18,2024