What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest

Updated on: June 04,2024 6

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest

Updated on:June 04,2024 6

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Updated on: March 29,2024 18

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Updated on:March 29,2024 18

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Updated on: December 28,2023 17

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Updated on:December 28,2023 17

Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe rate of increase in serious allergic reactions to food among children has flattened since changes to Australian infant feeding guidelines. Credit:

Updated on: February 24,2024 11

Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe rate of increase in serious allergic reactions to food among children has flattened since changes to Australian infant feeding guidelines. Credit:

Updated on:February 24,2024 11

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on: June 15,2024 6

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on:June 15,2024 6

A cut above—two devices are teamed to simplify, quicken and improve ear reconstruction

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, one in every 8,000 to 10,000 births in the United States

Updated on: March 29,2024 12

A cut above—two devices are teamed to simplify, quicken and improve ear reconstruction

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, one in every 8,000 to 10,000 births in the United States

Updated on:March 29,2024 12

Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterMultipathogen protein microarray principle. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI168789A study led by researchers a

Updated on: September 18,2024 0

Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterMultipathogen protein microarray principle. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI168789A study led by researchers a

Updated on:September 18,2024 0

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a

Updated on: March 29,2024 18

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a

Updated on:March 29,2024 18

Two new mutations identified as possible causes of rare blood disorder

by Institute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE), Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemThis graphic shows how patients with macrothrombocytopenia and the novel GNE mutations also had excess

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Two new mutations identified as possible causes of rare blood disorder

by Institute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE), Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemThis graphic shows how patients with macrothrombocytopenia and the novel GNE mutations also had excess

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Experts sound the alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe parent's universal cry in response to loud music— "Turn that thing down!"—is well-founded, as evidence shows that child

Updated on: March 08,2024 17

Experts sound the alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe parent's universal cry in response to loud music— "Turn that thing down!"—is well-founded, as evidence shows that child

Updated on:March 08,2024 17

New molecular subset of pediatric liver cancer identified

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2022.04.035New research from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas

Updated on: May 27,2024 4

New molecular subset of pediatric liver cancer identified

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2022.04.035New research from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas

Updated on:May 27,2024 4

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have fallen dramatically over time, as shown in the chart. It presents annual cancer death rates in children under five years old.

Updated on: January 15,2025 0

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have fallen dramatically over time, as shown in the chart. It presents annual cancer death rates in children under five years old.

Updated on:January 15,2025 0