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Telehealth programs improve behavior problems in young children with developmental delay

Telehealth programs improve behavior problems in young children with developmental delay

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth programs for parents can improve the behavioral problems of children with developmental delay, ac

Telehealth programs improve behavior problems in young children with developmental delay

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth programs for parents can improve the behavioral problems of children with developmental delay, ac
Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

by Tohoku UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. This finding, by researchers at Tohoku University,

Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

by Tohoku UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. This finding, by researchers at Tohoku University,
Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation

Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation
Risk for early-onset sepsis low for infants with low-risk delivery

Risk for early-onset sepsis low for infants with low-risk delivery

(HealthDay)—Infants born at all gestational ages with low-risk delivery characteristics have a low risk for early-onset sepsis (EOS) and may not require initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy immedi

Risk for early-onset sepsis low for infants with low-risk delivery

(HealthDay)—Infants born at all gestational ages with low-risk delivery characteristics have a low risk for early-onset sepsis (EOS) and may not require initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy immedi
Study characterizes pediatric patients self-presenting with major trauma

Study characterizes pediatric patients self-presenting with major trauma

by Elana GotkinePediatric patients self-presenting with injuries consistent with major trauma typically have external signs of injury, notably boggy swelling to the head, abdominal bruising, and thigh

Study characterizes pediatric patients self-presenting with major trauma

by Elana GotkinePediatric patients self-presenting with injuries consistent with major trauma typically have external signs of injury, notably boggy swelling to the head, abdominal bruising, and thigh
Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

by Christine PaganoCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler often puts small objects in her mouth. How can I keep her safe with all the button batteries in our house?A: The best way to protect kids from

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

by Christine PaganoCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler often puts small objects in her mouth. How can I keep her safe with all the button batteries in our house?A: The best way to protect kids from
Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex

Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have assessed more than 900 youths' knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection th

Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have assessed more than 900 youths' knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection th
Health supervision discussed for children with down syndrome

Health supervision discussed for children with down syndrome

In a clinical report published online April 18 inPediatrics, guidelines are presented for the health supervision of children and adolescents with Down syndrome.Marilyn J. Bull, M.D., from Indian

Health supervision discussed for children with down syndrome

In a clinical report published online April 18 inPediatrics, guidelines are presented for the health supervision of children and adolescents with Down syndrome.Marilyn J. Bull, M.D., from Indian
Know the difference between adult and teen depression

Know the difference between adult and teen depression

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Dr. M

Know the difference between adult and teen depression

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Dr. M
Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

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

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
Smog increases the risk of adverse health effects in pregnant mothers and babies

Smog increases the risk of adverse health effects in pregnant mothers and babies

by De GruyterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMild exposure to common smog pollutants such as inhalable airborne particles and carbon monoxide during pregnancy results in adverse maternal and fetal he

Smog increases the risk of adverse health effects in pregnant mothers and babies

by De GruyterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMild exposure to common smog pollutants such as inhalable airborne particles and carbon monoxide during pregnancy results in adverse maternal and fetal he
Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

by Delene Beeland,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEnvironmental enteric dysfunction, also called EED, is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the gut. It is a s

Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

by Delene Beeland,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEnvironmental enteric dysfunction, also called EED, is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the gut. It is a s