Global prevalence of diabetic retinopathy about 7 percent in pediatric type 2 diabetes patients

by Elana GotkineThe prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is 6.99 percent in pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) and increases with time since diagnosis, according to a meta-analysis published online Ma

Updated on: June 26,2024

Global prevalence of diabetic retinopathy about 7 percent in pediatric type 2 diabetes patients

by Elana GotkineThe prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is 6.99 percent in pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) and increases with time since diagnosis, according to a meta-analysis published online Ma

Updated on:June 26,2024

Where children live linked to delayed access to surgical care

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that children

Updated on: February 22,2024

Where children live linked to delayed access to surgical care

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that children

Updated on:February 22,2024

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

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

Kids missed out on learning to swim during pandemic, widening racial and ethnic disparities

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly three out of four kids in Chicago had no swimming lessons in the summer of 2022, with signif

Updated on: October 09,2024

Kids missed out on learning to swim during pandemic, widening racial and ethnic disparities

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly three out of four kids in Chicago had no swimming lessons in the summer of 2022, with signif

Updated on:October 09,2024

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a tough time to be a parent. And it has been for nearly two years. Schools are threatening to close again (or alread

Updated on: February 21,2024

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a tough time to be a parent. And it has been for nearly two years. Schools are threatening to close again (or alread

Updated on:February 21,2024

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

by University of Maryland School of MedicineThe images show the differences in gray matter volume (red areas) between children with sufficient sleep and those lacking sleep at both the beginning

Updated on: June 17,2024

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

by University of Maryland School of MedicineThe images show the differences in gray matter volume (red areas) between children with sufficient sleep and those lacking sleep at both the beginning

Updated on:June 17,2024

Risk of obesity is 45% higher among adolescents whose diet is based on ultra-processed food products

by Karina Toledo,FAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBased on data for 3,587 adolescents aged 12-19 who took part in the 2011-16 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in

Updated on: February 27,2024

Risk of obesity is 45% higher among adolescents whose diet is based on ultra-processed food products

by Karina Toledo,FAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBased on data for 3,587 adolescents aged 12-19 who took part in the 2011-16 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in

Updated on:February 27,2024

Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth, study finds

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTrying something new is a risk every child undertakes as they explore and learn about the world. While risk can

Updated on: May 11,2024

Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth, study finds

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTrying something new is a risk every child undertakes as they explore and learn about the world. While risk can

Updated on:May 11,2024

Children with persistent speech disorder are more likely to have problems making friends, research finds

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with persistent speech disorder have greater difficulty than their peers in making friends and maintaining relationships, accordi

Updated on: May 11,2024

Children with persistent speech disorder are more likely to have problems making friends, research finds

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with persistent speech disorder have greater difficulty than their peers in making friends and maintaining relationships, accordi

Updated on:May 11,2024

Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThey may look like familiar supermarket treats such as gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis produc

Updated on: June 01,2024

Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThey may look like familiar supermarket treats such as gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis produc

Updated on:June 01,2024

Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.A study published toda

Updated on: May 07,2024

Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.A study published toda

Updated on:May 07,2024

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