Child sexual abuse: What the data tells us about perpetrators and victims

by Susanna Alyce and Danny Taggart,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe government hasannounced plansto make it a crime not to report child abuse. As part of this, the prime

Updated on: March 08,2024

Child sexual abuse: What the data tells us about perpetrators and victims

by Susanna Alyce and Danny Taggart,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe government hasannounced plansto make it a crime not to report child abuse. As part of this, the prime

Updated on:March 08,2024

Proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events increasing

by Elana GotkineThe proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events is increasing, according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 11 inPediatrics.Caroline Q. Stephens, M.D., M.P.H.,

Updated on: February 17,2025

Proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events increasing

by Elana GotkineThe proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events is increasing, according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 11 inPediatrics.Caroline Q. Stephens, M.D., M.P.H.,

Updated on:February 17,2025

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

by Ignacio Blanco-Alfonso and María Solano Altaba,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention

Updated on: March 23,2024

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

by Ignacio Blanco-Alfonso and María Solano Altaba,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention

Updated on:March 23,2024

Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know

by Chelsey CoxCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids are hurting.Data shows mental health-related emergency department visits foryoung childrenhave been rising during the pandemic. And more support

Updated on: February 24,2024

Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know

by Chelsey CoxCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids are hurting.Data shows mental health-related emergency department visits foryoung childrenhave been rising during the pandemic. And more support

Updated on:February 24,2024

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Updated on: June 29,2024

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Updated on:June 29,2024

Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Intensive glucose control for 24 months does not slow the decline in residual C-peptide secretion among youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the

Updated on: July 01,2024

Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Intensive glucose control for 24 months does not slow the decline in residual C-peptide secretion among youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the

Updated on:July 01,2024

At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest

by LancetAt least 5.2 million children worldwide have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19, with adolescents worst affected. This infographic illustrates updates to global estimates of COVI

Updated on: February 24,2024

At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest

by LancetAt least 5.2 million children worldwide have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19, with adolescents worst affected. This infographic illustrates updates to global estimates of COVI

Updated on:February 24,2024

Most children globally exposed to at least one adverse childhood experience

by Lori SolomonAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common globally, according to a reviewpublishedonline Nov. 11 inJAMA Pediatrics.Sheri Madigan, Ph.D., from University of Calga

Updated on: November 21,2024

Most children globally exposed to at least one adverse childhood experience

by Lori SolomonAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common globally, according to a reviewpublishedonline Nov. 11 inJAMA Pediatrics.Sheri Madigan, Ph.D., from University of Calga

Updated on:November 21,2024

Wnt signaling is identified as a target in NEDAMSS disorder in children

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineFIG. 1. IRF2BPL overexpression decreases wg transcript, protein, and signaling in the wing disc.(A) Schematic of the developing wing pouch where the Wg ex

Updated on: February 22,2024

Wnt signaling is identified as a target in NEDAMSS disorder in children

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineFIG. 1. IRF2BPL overexpression decreases wg transcript, protein, and signaling in the wing disc.(A) Schematic of the developing wing pouch where the Wg ex

Updated on:February 22,2024

Global study highlights deaths from neonatal sepsis and steps to improve treatment

by University College LondonNewborn with sepsis. Credit: GARDPA UCL (University College London) global observational study, which involved more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in

Updated on: June 26,2024

Global study highlights deaths from neonatal sepsis and steps to improve treatment

by University College LondonNewborn with sepsis. Credit: GARDPA UCL (University College London) global observational study, which involved more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in

Updated on:June 26,2024

In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being

by Lancaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research.Girls in Nepal are breastfed f

Updated on: March 29,2024

In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being

by Lancaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research.Girls in Nepal are breastfed f

Updated on:March 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How do violent movies and video games affect children?

by David L. HillCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the first motion picture, adults have worried about how children would respond to violent imagery. Now that mobile screens offer kids unlimited a

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How do violent movies and video games affect children?

by David L. HillCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the first motion picture, adults have worried about how children would respond to violent imagery. Now that mobile screens offer kids unlimited a

Updated on:June 05,2024