Study shows increasing firearm deaths among Texas school-age children

by Gisele Galoustian,Florida Atlantic UniversityFrom 1999 to 2020 there were 4,090 firearm fatalities among Texas school-age children. Following significant declines from 1999 to 2013, firearm f

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study shows increasing firearm deaths among Texas school-age children

by Gisele Galoustian,Florida Atlantic UniversityFrom 1999 to 2020 there were 4,090 firearm fatalities among Texas school-age children. Following significant declines from 1999 to 2013, firearm f

Updated on:April 24,2024

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi

Updated on:May 07,2024

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Updated on: April 24,2024

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Updated on:April 24,2024

Study searchers for early indicators to predict care needs of children with life-threatening seizures

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStatus epilepticus, a prolonged, potentially life-threatening seizure, is epilepsy's most severe manifestatio

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study searchers for early indicators to predict care needs of children with life-threatening seizures

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStatus epilepticus, a prolonged, potentially life-threatening seizure, is epilepsy's most severe manifestatio

Updated on:April 24,2024

Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMinipuberty is a stage of reproductive development during infancy in both sexes when reproductive hormones change and reproductive orga

Updated on: July 01,2024

Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMinipuberty is a stage of reproductive development during infancy in both sexes when reproductive hormones change and reproductive orga

Updated on:July 01,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Updated on:June 05,2024

Review shows COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a revie

Updated on: June 22,2024

Review shows COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a revie

Updated on:June 22,2024

Recent increase seen in pediatric benzonatate exposure

Pediatric benzonatate prescription utilization has increased recently, as have cases involving intentional benzonatate exposure, according to a study published online Nov. 15 inPediatrics.Ivone

Updated on: March 21,2024

Recent increase seen in pediatric benzonatate exposure

Pediatric benzonatate prescription utilization has increased recently, as have cases involving intentional benzonatate exposure, according to a study published online Nov. 15 inPediatrics.Ivone

Updated on:March 21,2024

Antiviral treatment is largely underused in children with influenza, study shows

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterRelationship between antiviral dispensing rates and influenza diagnoses. The solid line represents antiviral dispensings per 1000 enrolled children over 10

Updated on: April 24,2024

Antiviral treatment is largely underused in children with influenza, study shows

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterRelationship between antiviral dispensing rates and influenza diagnoses. The solid line represents antiviral dispensings per 1000 enrolled children over 10

Updated on:April 24,2024

New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that due to restrictions on maternity care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new fathers in the UK were left feeling

Updated on: May 10,2024

New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that due to restrictions on maternity care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new fathers in the UK were left feeling

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain

by Elana GotkineFemale offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased z body mass index (BMI) compared with controls of unaffected parents starting at about 12 years of age, according to a st

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain

by Elana GotkineFemale offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased z body mass index (BMI) compared with controls of unaffected parents starting at about 12 years of age, according to a st

Updated on:May 17,2024

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born

Updated on: February 29,2024

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born

Updated on:February 29,2024