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After a stroke in an infant's brain, the right side of the brain compensates for loss of language in the left side

After a stroke in an infant's brain, the right side of the brain compensates for loss of language in the left side

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center has found that for children who had a maj

After a stroke in an infant's brain, the right side of the brain compensates for loss of language in the left side

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center has found that for children who had a maj
National youth COVID study could speed care for sickest children

National youth COVID study could speed care for sickest children

by Debra Melani,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Blake Martin, MD, packs up his two tots for preschool and outings, he knows their chances of ending up in the hos

National youth COVID study could speed care for sickest children

by Debra Melani,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Blake Martin, MD, packs up his two tots for preschool and outings, he knows their chances of ending up in the hos
Youth coping strategies and physiological responses interact to affect adjustment, finds study

Youth coping strategies and physiological responses interact to affect adjustment, finds study

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTransition to middle school can be a challenging time for adolescents, as they must adapt to new peer

Youth coping strategies and physiological responses interact to affect adjustment, finds study

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTransition to middle school can be a challenging time for adolescents, as they must adapt to new peer
COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

by Oxford Brookes UniversityGeographical distribution of school nurse participants. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph

COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

by Oxford Brookes UniversityGeographical distribution of school nurse participants. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph
If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band

If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band

by William James Baker, Anne-Marie Forbes and Kim McLeod,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most important qualities for a young person to develop is resilience. This involves t

If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band

by William James Baker, Anne-Marie Forbes and Kim McLeod,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most important qualities for a young person to develop is resilience. This involves t
A new discovery can save children with anomalous brain development

A new discovery can save children with anomalous brain development

by Tomsk State UniversityMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.Tomsk State University (TSU) neurobiologists are studying congenital brain anomalies in the human prenatal and postnatal periods. While s

A new discovery can save children with anomalous brain development

by Tomsk State UniversityMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.Tomsk State University (TSU) neurobiologists are studying congenital brain anomalies in the human prenatal and postnatal periods. While s
Zinc could treat a rare genetic disorder

Zinc could treat a rare genetic disorder

by University of GenevaStructure of the GNAO1 gene with the location of the three most frequent mutations. Credit: Larasati et al.,Sci. Adv.8, eabn9350 (2022) 21 October 2022Pediatric

Zinc could treat a rare genetic disorder

by University of GenevaStructure of the GNAO1 gene with the location of the three most frequent mutations. Credit: Larasati et al.,Sci. Adv.8, eabn9350 (2022) 21 October 2022Pediatric
Study finds white children more likely to be overdiagnosed for ADHD

Study finds white children more likely to be overdiagnosed for ADHD

by Stephanie Koons,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by Paul Morgan, Harry and Marion Eberly Faculty Fellow and professor of education (educational t

Study finds white children more likely to be overdiagnosed for ADHD

by Stephanie Koons,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by Paul Morgan, Harry and Marion Eberly Faculty Fellow and professor of education (educational t
IQ lower for survivors of PICU respiratory failure hospitalization

IQ lower for survivors of PICU respiratory failure hospitalization

Survival of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization for respiratory failure is associated with a reduction in IQ scores relative to matched biological siblings, according to a study publi

IQ lower for survivors of PICU respiratory failure hospitalization

Survival of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization for respiratory failure is associated with a reduction in IQ scores relative to matched biological siblings, according to a study publi
New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStratified Association of Maternal Infection for Any Childhood Leukemia by Diagnosis Age. All models were adjusted for maternal age, educational level, parity, cohabitatio

New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStratified Association of Maternal Infection for Any Childhood Leukemia by Diagnosis Age. All models were adjusted for maternal age, educational level, parity, cohabitatio
Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

by Dr. Jennifer A. Sample and Dr. Lauren ZajacCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: What can I do to protect my family from lead exposure? Should I have my children tested?A: Protecting children from ex

Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

by Dr. Jennifer A. Sample and Dr. Lauren ZajacCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: What can I do to protect my family from lead exposure? Should I have my children tested?A: Protecting children from ex
Approximately 1 in 2 Black adolescents faced online racial discrimination at least once in 2020: study

Approximately 1 in 2 Black adolescents faced online racial discrimination at least once in 2020: study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAgainst the backdrop of racial tensions across America in late 2020, online platforms became a place of discussion, discourse and even

Approximately 1 in 2 Black adolescents faced online racial discrimination at least once in 2020: study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAgainst the backdrop of racial tensions across America in late 2020, online platforms became a place of discussion, discourse and even