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A small robot car can reduce children's stress before surgery

A small robot car can reduce children's stress before surgery

byOpen University of CataloniaCredit: Àgata Lapedriza, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Undergoing medical treatment, having surgery or simply being admitted to hospital are situations that

A small robot car can reduce children's stress before surgery

byOpen University of CataloniaCredit: Àgata Lapedriza, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Undergoing medical treatment, having surgery or simply being admitted to hospital are situations that
More fruits, veggies, grains will get to kids under new WIC rule

More fruits, veggies, grains will get to kids under new WIC rule

by Robin FosterChanges to the federal program that helps pay for groceries for low-income moms and their young children means that soon these families will have access to more fruits, vegetables and w

More fruits, veggies, grains will get to kids under new WIC rule

by Robin FosterChanges to the federal program that helps pay for groceries for low-income moms and their young children means that soon these families will have access to more fruits, vegetables and w
Study bolsters evidence that effects of puberty blockers are reversible

Study bolsters evidence that effects of puberty blockers are reversible

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedications commonly known as puberty blockers were found to delay development of female reproductive organs but allow for resto

Study bolsters evidence that effects of puberty blockers are reversible

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedications commonly known as puberty blockers were found to delay development of female reproductive organs but allow for resto
Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i
From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunizations

From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunizations

by Archana Koirala, Brendan McMullan, Christopher Blyth, Emma Best and Fiona Russell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses,

From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunizations

by Archana Koirala, Brendan McMullan, Christopher Blyth, Emma Best and Fiona Russell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses,
Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Contin

Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Contin
Researchers discuss results of study on vulnerable adolescents

Researchers discuss results of study on vulnerable adolescents

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeer victimization and depressive symptoms, reflecting social and emotional vulnerabilities, tend to peak in early to

Researchers discuss results of study on vulnerable adolescents

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeer victimization and depressive symptoms, reflecting social and emotional vulnerabilities, tend to peak in early to
Age and experience can help young kids learn to identify dog aggression

Age and experience can help young kids learn to identify dog aggression

by Public Library of ScienceThe findings suggest that people’s ability to recognize dog emotions, especially aggression, may improve with age, which could arise from both more experience with dog

Age and experience can help young kids learn to identify dog aggression

by Public Library of ScienceThe findings suggest that people’s ability to recognize dog emotions, especially aggression, may improve with age, which could arise from both more experience with dog
Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50 children are waitlisted for transplants in the U.S. a year due to acute liver failure. Unlike children with chronic

Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50 children are waitlisted for transplants in the U.S. a year due to acute liver failure. Unlike children with chronic
Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers

Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityScreenshot from the Backwoods website distinguishes products available in California compared to the rest of the country, due to California’s law prohibiting th

Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityScreenshot from the Backwoods website distinguishes products available in California compared to the rest of the country, due to California’s law prohibiting th
Researchers address uncertainty around ACL treatment decisions in young athletes

Researchers address uncertainty around ACL treatment decisions in young athletes

by Joanne Barker,Children's Hospital BostonACL injuries have become increasingly common in prepubescent and adolescent athletes. The PLUTO study aims to close the gap in knowledge about how

Researchers address uncertainty around ACL treatment decisions in young athletes

by Joanne Barker,Children's Hospital BostonACL injuries have become increasingly common in prepubescent and adolescent athletes. The PLUTO study aims to close the gap in knowledge about how
Researchers warn of unmet childhood vaccination targets

Researchers warn of unmet childhood vaccination targets

by Lancaster UniversityLevel of vaccination coverage by age. Credit:BMJ Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072053A third of children under 5 attending a Pediatric Emergency Departm

Researchers warn of unmet childhood vaccination targets

by Lancaster UniversityLevel of vaccination coverage by age. Credit:BMJ Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072053A third of children under 5 attending a Pediatric Emergency Departm