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COVID-19 associated with increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in youth, by as much as 72%

COVID-19 associated with increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in youth, by as much as 72%

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a ne

COVID-19 associated with increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in youth, by as much as 72%

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a ne
Study shows children may consider past choices when judging others

Study shows children may consider past choices when judging others

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalChild Developmentfrom researchers at Boston College in Massachusetts,

Study shows children may consider past choices when judging others

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalChild Developmentfrom researchers at Boston College in Massachusetts,
2019 to 2020 saw decrease in pediatric emergency visit rate

2019 to 2020 saw decrease in pediatric emergency visit rate

by Elana GotkineFor children aged 0 to 17 years, the overall rate of emergency department visits decreased from 2019 to 2020, with decreases seen for both sexes and across races/ethnicities, according

2019 to 2020 saw decrease in pediatric emergency visit rate

by Elana GotkineFor children aged 0 to 17 years, the overall rate of emergency department visits decreased from 2019 to 2020, with decreases seen for both sexes and across races/ethnicities, according
Researchers refute common sleep myths about adolescents held by parents and caregivers

Researchers refute common sleep myths about adolescents held by parents and caregivers

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a new school year starts for teenagers, sleep health researchers are shining a light on some of the most common myths held b

Researchers refute common sleep myths about adolescents held by parents and caregivers

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a new school year starts for teenagers, sleep health researchers are shining a light on some of the most common myths held b
Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo
Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra
Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cr

Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cr
Study finds program to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is effective

Study finds program to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is effective

by University of BristolMagnesium sulfate (MgSO4) uptake pre-implementation and post implementation. Credit:Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition(2023). DOI: 1

Study finds program to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is effective

by University of BristolMagnesium sulfate (MgSO4) uptake pre-implementation and post implementation. Credit:Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition(2023). DOI: 1
Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children

Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children

by Andrew Graham,University of Western OntarioThe Canadian Pediatric Society recommends children over five spend not more than two hours per day on screens. Credit: Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsNew r

Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children

by Andrew Graham,University of Western OntarioThe Canadian Pediatric Society recommends children over five spend not more than two hours per day on screens. Credit: Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsNew r
Pathway for 'difficult to vaccinate' children and adolescents empowers families and staff

Pathway for 'difficult to vaccinate' children and adolescents empowers families and staff

Specialist Immunization Clinic pathway for "Difficult to vaccinate children." Credit:Paediatric and Neonatal Pain(2023). DOI: 10.1002/pne2.12103For almost 100 families, the &quot

Pathway for 'difficult to vaccinate' children and adolescents empowers families and staff

Specialist Immunization Clinic pathway for "Difficult to vaccinate children." Credit:Paediatric and Neonatal Pain(2023). DOI: 10.1002/pne2.12103For almost 100 families, the &quot
Almost all kids have tobacco on their hands, even in non-smoking homes

Almost all kids have tobacco on their hands, even in non-smoking homes

by San Diego State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children touch everything—carpets, tabletops, toys, clothes, etc.—and then touch their mouths and faces. This makes them espec

Almost all kids have tobacco on their hands, even in non-smoking homes

by San Diego State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children touch everything—carpets, tabletops, toys, clothes, etc.—and then touch their mouths and faces. This makes them espec
Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

by Elana GotkineInfants with in utero exposure to COVID-19 have lower birth weight and increased weight gain in the first year of life, according to a study published online March 29 in theJourn

Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

by Elana GotkineInfants with in utero exposure to COVID-19 have lower birth weight and increased weight gain in the first year of life, according to a study published online March 29 in theJourn