The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneration Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educa

Updated on: April 20,2024

The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneration Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educa

Updated on:April 20,2024

Pediatric COVID-19 testing study finds school-aged children can self-swab

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-ag

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pediatric COVID-19 testing study finds school-aged children can self-swab

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-ag

Updated on:March 05,2024

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Updated on: March 25,2024

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Updated on:March 25,2024

Study finds schoolchildren who exercise perform better academically

by University of GranadaVisual abstract. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2022). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.27893Is it possible to make humans smarter? There has been a traditional bel

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds schoolchildren who exercise perform better academically

by University of GranadaVisual abstract. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2022). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.27893Is it possible to make humans smarter? There has been a traditional bel

Updated on:May 11,2024

Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchFebrile neutropeniaoccurs when patients contract a fever when their neutrophils are low. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Med

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchFebrile neutropeniaoccurs when patients contract a fever when their neutrophils are low. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Med

Updated on:March 05,2024

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisProposed scheme forN-glycan utilization by B. infantis Bg_2D9. Breakdown of glycosidic linkages by specific g

Updated on: February 28,2024

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisProposed scheme forN-glycan utilization by B. infantis Bg_2D9. Breakdown of glycosidic linkages by specific g

Updated on:February 28,2024

New study finds bortezomib improves survival in children with newly diagnosed T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.

Updated on: February 24,2024

New study finds bortezomib improves survival in children with newly diagnosed T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.

Updated on:February 24,2024

Article urges doctors to tell UK government to raise legal at-home drinking age from five years old

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's doctors in the UK need to take a much stronger and more visible role in helping to ward off future alcohol problems by,

Updated on: April 22,2024

Article urges doctors to tell UK government to raise legal at-home drinking age from five years old

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's doctors in the UK need to take a much stronger and more visible role in helping to ward off future alcohol problems by,

Updated on:April 22,2024

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f

Updated on:February 21,2024

Does treatment and its timing affect the costs associated with a genetic neuromuscular disease?

by WileySkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainNew research published inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologyindica

Updated on: March 23,2024

Does treatment and its timing affect the costs associated with a genetic neuromuscular disease?

by WileySkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainNew research published inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologyindica

Updated on:March 23,2024

What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

by Marisa Casale,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering

Updated on: February 21,2024

What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

by Marisa Casale,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering

Updated on:February 21,2024

Researchers: Many Australian kids abused in sports won't ever speak up. It's time we break the silence

by Mary Woessner, Alexandra Parker, Aurélie Pankowiak and Emma Kavanagh,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSport is supposed to be a safe place for kids to learn and play.Too ofte

Updated on: April 24,2024

Researchers: Many Australian kids abused in sports won't ever speak up. It's time we break the silence

by Mary Woessner, Alexandra Parker, Aurélie Pankowiak and Emma Kavanagh,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSport is supposed to be a safe place for kids to learn and play.Too ofte

Updated on:April 24,2024