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Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate

Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate
Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated

Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated

by Peter Ramjug,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents may have become skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines after seeing breakthrough omicron infections over the winter, causi

Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated

by Peter Ramjug,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents may have become skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines after seeing breakthrough omicron infections over the winter, causi
Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

by University of QueenslandMean externalizing (a) and internalizing (b) scores for boys and girls, by timing of IPV exposure across the early life course (N = 3,697). Note. IPV = intimate partner

Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

by University of QueenslandMean externalizing (a) and internalizing (b) scores for boys and girls, by timing of IPV exposure across the early life course (N = 3,697). Note. IPV = intimate partner
Researchers work on healthy eating guidelines for childcare services

Researchers work on healthy eating guidelines for childcare services

by University of WollongongUOW Professor Tony Okely and his team have been researching healthy eating and physical activity guidelines forchildren. Credit: University of WollongongIn 2017,

Researchers work on healthy eating guidelines for childcare services

by University of WollongongUOW Professor Tony Okely and his team have been researching healthy eating and physical activity guidelines forchildren. Credit: University of WollongongIn 2017,
The size of two brain regions may predict the effectiveness of psychological behavioral therapy in children with OCD

The size of two brain regions may predict the effectiveness of psychological behavioral therapy in children with OCD

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe size of two brain structures is associated with the response to cognitive-behavioral psychological therapy in children with obsessiv

The size of two brain regions may predict the effectiveness of psychological behavioral therapy in children with OCD

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe size of two brain structures is associated with the response to cognitive-behavioral psychological therapy in children with obsessiv
Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia
Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.Using data from

Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.Using data from
Proportion of outpatient pediatric visits with anxiety up over time

Proportion of outpatient pediatric visits with anxiety up over time

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, the proportion of outpatient visits with a diagnosis of anxiety increased over time from 2006 to 2018, but the proportion with any therapy decreased, according

Proportion of outpatient pediatric visits with anxiety up over time

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, the proportion of outpatient visits with a diagnosis of anxiety increased over time from 2006 to 2018, but the proportion with any therapy decreased, according
Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

by Yolanda (Linda) Reid ChassiakosCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns?A: Sexting is the sending or

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

by Yolanda (Linda) Reid ChassiakosCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns?A: Sexting is the sending or
International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19

International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19

by University of CalgaryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new international study offers a clearer picture of the impact of COVID-19 infection and the risk of severe outcomes on young people aro

International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19

by University of CalgaryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new international study offers a clearer picture of the impact of COVID-19 infection and the risk of severe outcomes on young people aro
Risk for diabetes increased for pediatric patients with COVID-19

Risk for diabetes increased for pediatric patients with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Patients aged younger than 18 years with diagnosed COVID-19 have an increased risk for newly diagnosed diabetes >30 days after acute infection, according to research published in the Ja

Risk for diabetes increased for pediatric patients with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Patients aged younger than 18 years with diagnosed COVID-19 have an increased risk for newly diagnosed diabetes >30 days after acute infection, according to research published in the Ja
First pandemic young people's mental health review says service demand will rise

First pandemic young people's mental health review says service demand will rise

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first comprehensive study to evaluate research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence that spanned before and

First pandemic young people's mental health review says service demand will rise

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first comprehensive study to evaluate research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence that spanned before and