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Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

(HealthDay)—In the second quarter of 2020, there was a significant decrease in incident stimulant and anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotic use among children compared with previous years, according to a resea

Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

(HealthDay)—In the second quarter of 2020, there was a significant decrease in incident stimulant and anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotic use among children compared with previous years, according to a resea
Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

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

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
Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil
Study suggests maternal inflammation risk factors associated with children's behavioral and emotional regulation

Study suggests maternal inflammation risk factors associated with children's behavioral and emotional regulation

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, according to a recent study.

Study suggests maternal inflammation risk factors associated with children's behavioral and emotional regulation

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, according to a recent study.
Why term-time holidays can be a lifeline for children and young people with attachment needs

Why term-time holidays can be a lifeline for children and young people with attachment needs

by Sarah Wall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are over, and children are back in school—apart from the ones going on a term-time vacation.The combination of the cos

Why term-time holidays can be a lifeline for children and young people with attachment needs

by Sarah Wall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are over, and children are back in school—apart from the ones going on a term-time vacation.The combination of the cos
A European initiative aims to ensure fair trials for children and young people with special language needs

A European initiative aims to ensure fair trials for children and young people with special language needs

by Sònia Armengou Casanovas, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 70% of children and young adults who face the justice system for committing a crime have seri

A European initiative aims to ensure fair trials for children and young people with special language needs

by Sònia Armengou Casanovas, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 70% of children and young adults who face the justice system for committing a crime have seri
Antibiotics in infancy may weaken response to childhood vaccines

Antibiotics in infancy may weaken response to childhood vaccines

by Amy NortonBabies and toddlers who've been given antibiotics might have a less vigorous immune response to routine childhood vaccinations, new research warns.The study is the first to suggest th

Antibiotics in infancy may weaken response to childhood vaccines

by Amy NortonBabies and toddlers who've been given antibiotics might have a less vigorous immune response to routine childhood vaccinations, new research warns.The study is the first to suggest th
Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

by Cara MurezAs the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents i

Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

by Cara MurezAs the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents i
Study shows correlation between outside temperature and lung function in Grenoble newborns

Study shows correlation between outside temperature and lung function in Grenoble newborns

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDistribution of Lung Function Measurements at 2 Months. The bottom and the top of the boxes show the 25th and the 75th percentiles, respectively; the middle line insi

Study shows correlation between outside temperature and lung function in Grenoble newborns

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDistribution of Lung Function Measurements at 2 Months. The bottom and the top of the boxes show the 25th and the 75th percentiles, respectively; the middle line insi
Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

by Liz SzaboCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation this fall is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over the past decade, a

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

by Liz SzaboCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation this fall is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over the past decade, a
More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

There was a significant increase in adolescents and young adults seeking inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published onl

More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

There was a significant increase in adolescents and young adults seeking inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published onl
Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

by Cara MurezIf your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existin

Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid

by Cara MurezIf your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existin