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More than 100 Australian kids have had multisystem inflammatory syndrome after COVID. What should parents watch for?

More than 100 Australian kids have had multisystem inflammatory syndrome after COVID. What should parents watch for?

by Nicholas Wood and Philip Britton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the rare complications of COVID in children is an inflammatory illness called paediatric inflammatory multisys

More than 100 Australian kids have had multisystem inflammatory syndrome after COVID. What should parents watch for?

by Nicholas Wood and Philip Britton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the rare complications of COVID in children is an inflammatory illness called paediatric inflammatory multisys
Your child has a fever: When is it time to see a doctor?

Your child has a fever: When is it time to see a doctor?

by Robin FosterIt's that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a fever?To a certain extent, fevers are the body's natural

Your child has a fever: When is it time to see a doctor?

by Robin FosterIt's that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a fever?To a certain extent, fevers are the body's natural
Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

by Bianca Vázquez TonessCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTrenace Dorsey-Hollins' 5-year-old daughter was sick a lot last year. Dorsey-Hollins followed school guidelines and kept her home when she

Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

by Bianca Vázquez TonessCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTrenace Dorsey-Hollins' 5-year-old daughter was sick a lot last year. Dorsey-Hollins followed school guidelines and kept her home when she
Advances in gene therapy for CLN2 batten disease

Advances in gene therapy for CLN2 batten disease

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncEffect of intracisternal administration of AAVrh.10hCLN2 vector on NHP safety, as scored from videotaped behavioral assessments at multiple time points. Four

Advances in gene therapy for CLN2 batten disease

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncEffect of intracisternal administration of AAVrh.10hCLN2 vector on NHP safety, as scored from videotaped behavioral assessments at multiple time points. Four
Access matters: Lack of resources is associated with increased mortality in childhood cancer survivors

Access matters: Lack of resources is associated with increased mortality in childhood cancer survivors

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalMatthew J. Ehrhardt, MD, MS, and Melissa M. Hudson, MD. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital scie

Access matters: Lack of resources is associated with increased mortality in childhood cancer survivors

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalMatthew J. Ehrhardt, MD, MS, and Melissa M. Hudson, MD. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital scie
Shining a light on the genetic underpinnings of a rare disease impacting children

Shining a light on the genetic underpinnings of a rare disease impacting children

by David McFadden,University of OttawaSynopsis. Credit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-024-00082-0A team from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine has completed

Shining a light on the genetic underpinnings of a rare disease impacting children

by David McFadden,University of OttawaSynopsis. Credit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-024-00082-0A team from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine has completed
Does playing with parents at home make it easier for young children to adapt to preschool?

Does playing with parents at home make it easier for young children to adapt to preschool?

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers measured the oxytocin levels in children to find if it could be associated with behavior problems in preschool. The results showed that

Does playing with parents at home make it easier for young children to adapt to preschool?

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers measured the oxytocin levels in children to find if it could be associated with behavior problems in preschool. The results showed that
How to determine medication dosages for premature babies

How to determine medication dosages for premature babies

by Dorine Schenk,Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPremature babies almost always require treatment with medication. Doctors usually determine the dosages based on data from chi

How to determine medication dosages for premature babies

by Dorine Schenk,Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPremature babies almost always require treatment with medication. Doctors usually determine the dosages based on data from chi
For PANS parents, life can be a nightmare. New research hopes to provide pathways to relief

For PANS parents, life can be a nightmare. New research hopes to provide pathways to relief

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: Jep Gambardella from PexelsFor parents whose child has a rare condition that causes dramatic onset of symptoms like obsessions and compulsions, extr

For PANS parents, life can be a nightmare. New research hopes to provide pathways to relief

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: Jep Gambardella from PexelsFor parents whose child has a rare condition that causes dramatic onset of symptoms like obsessions and compulsions, extr
What Is a Drool Rash?

What Is a Drool Rash?

What Is a Drool Rash?A Common Skin Irritation in BabiesByMichelle PugleUpdated on June 14, 2023Medically reviewed bySusan Bard, MDDrooling is a natural part of a baby's lif

What Is a Drool Rash?

What Is a Drool Rash?A Common Skin Irritation in BabiesByMichelle PugleUpdated on June 14, 2023Medically reviewed bySusan Bard, MDDrooling is a natural part of a baby's lif
'Appalling decline' in UK children's health—report

'Appalling decline' in UK children's health—report

Credit: CC0 Public DomainRising infant mortality, a surge in obesity and neglected tooth decay have left UK children aged under five facing a "bleak" future, a report published on Monday war

'Appalling decline' in UK children's health—report

Credit: CC0 Public DomainRising infant mortality, a surge in obesity and neglected tooth decay have left UK children aged under five facing a "bleak" future, a report published on Monday war