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Study finds predictors of nocturnal enuresis include stressful events, toilet training practices

Study finds predictors of nocturnal enuresis include stressful events, toilet training practices

by Elana GotkineChild sex, toilet training practices, drinking caffeine before bed, and stressful events are predictors of nocturnal enuresis in children, according to a studypublishedonli

Study finds predictors of nocturnal enuresis include stressful events, toilet training practices

by Elana GotkineChild sex, toilet training practices, drinking caffeine before bed, and stressful events are predictors of nocturnal enuresis in children, according to a studypublishedonli
Kids with rare autoimmune disease show these symptoms before blood clots

Kids with rare autoimmune disease show these symptoms before blood clots

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainEach year, around two of every 100,000American adults receive a new diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome, or APS, an autoimmune disease k

Kids with rare autoimmune disease show these symptoms before blood clots

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainEach year, around two of every 100,000American adults receive a new diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome, or APS, an autoimmune disease k
Why is the 100-year-old BCG vaccine so broadly protective in newborns?

Why is the 100-year-old BCG vaccine so broadly protective in newborns?

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe century-old Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine against tuberculosis is one of the world's oldest and most widely use

Why is the 100-year-old BCG vaccine so broadly protective in newborns?

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe century-old Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine against tuberculosis is one of the world's oldest and most widely use
My child has croup. Could it be COVID? What do I need to know?

My child has croup. Could it be COVID? What do I need to know?

by Thea Van de Mortel,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the surge in omicron cases, doctors are finding presentations of croup in children seeking hospital care for COVID inAus

My child has croup. Could it be COVID? What do I need to know?

by Thea Van de Mortel,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the surge in omicron cases, doctors are finding presentations of croup in children seeking hospital care for COVID inAus
Family members of children with life-threatening conditions 50% to 70% more likely to suffer mental, physical issues

Family members of children with life-threatening conditions 50% to 70% more likely to suffer mental, physical issues

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: George Hodan/public domainBeing the parent or sibling of a child with a life-threatening condition can take a mental and physical toll on other m

Family members of children with life-threatening conditions 50% to 70% more likely to suffer mental, physical issues

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: George Hodan/public domainBeing the parent or sibling of a child with a life-threatening condition can take a mental and physical toll on other m
Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

by Natalie MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler is getting more curious about food and feeding himself. What are good things to give to him and what should I avoid?A: It's great that your&nb

Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

by Natalie MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler is getting more curious about food and feeding himself. What are good things to give to him and what should I avoid?A: It's great that your&nb
The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

by Andreas Bauer, Graeme Fairchild and Sarah Halligan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChildhood trauma may play a key role in manylater psychiatric disorders. However, most of wh

The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

by Andreas Bauer, Graeme Fairchild and Sarah Halligan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChildhood trauma may play a key role in manylater psychiatric disorders. However, most of wh
International effort in Ukraine provides a blueprint for responding to global health crises

International effort in Ukraine provides a blueprint for responding to global health crises

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalAsya Agulnik, MD, MPH, and Wojciech Mlynarski, MD. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalWhen Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 202

International effort in Ukraine provides a blueprint for responding to global health crises

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalAsya Agulnik, MD, MPH, and Wojciech Mlynarski, MD. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalWhen Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 202
Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to c

Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to c
Combo of COVID plus flu can bring severe illness to kids

Combo of COVID plus flu can bring severe illness to kids

by Steven ReinbergKids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday.So far, infections with both viruses in children h

Combo of COVID plus flu can bring severe illness to kids

by Steven ReinbergKids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday.So far, infections with both viruses in children h
Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep

Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsSome traditional fairy tales and classic children's fiction that have soothed many a child to sleep may also provide accessible a

Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsSome traditional fairy tales and classic children's fiction that have soothed many a child to sleep may also provide accessible a
Physical education at school isn't like adult exercise, but maybe it should be

Physical education at school isn't like adult exercise, but maybe it should be

by Ash Cox,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePhysical education (PE) is a fundamental part of school life. It's more than just a series of lessons about how to kick a ball or run aro

Physical education at school isn't like adult exercise, but maybe it should be

by Ash Cox,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePhysical education (PE) is a fundamental part of school life. It's more than just a series of lessons about how to kick a ball or run aro