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Understanding ear infection in children

Understanding ear infection in children

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the sympt

Understanding ear infection in children

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the sympt
Does having children make you happier? Here's what the research suggests

Does having children make you happier? Here's what the research suggests

by Trudy Meehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTheprevailing beliefin many parts of the world is that having children is key to happiness—and that people who don&#

Does having children make you happier? Here's what the research suggests

by Trudy Meehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTheprevailing beliefin many parts of the world is that having children is key to happiness—and that people who don&#
Twin study confirms childhood leukemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected

Twin study confirms childhood leukemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchPre-leukaemic cells in blood of the healthy co-twin of a patient with t(9;22) ALL (pair 3A/B). A FISH for BCR::ABL1 translocation in PB mononuclear cells from twin

Twin study confirms childhood leukemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchPre-leukaemic cells in blood of the healthy co-twin of a patient with t(9;22) ALL (pair 3A/B). A FISH for BCR::ABL1 translocation in PB mononuclear cells from twin
Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,
New pediatric tumor identifications could help predict chemo response

New pediatric tumor identifications could help predict chemo response

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoSingle-cell analysis of hepatoblastoma identifies tumor signatures that predict chemotherapy susceptibility using patient-specific tumor spheroids. a) Fl

New pediatric tumor identifications could help predict chemo response

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoSingle-cell analysis of hepatoblastoma identifies tumor signatures that predict chemotherapy susceptibility using patient-specific tumor spheroids. a) Fl
Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified

Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified

byUniversity of LeedsThe foot of one of the children in the study, showing an extra toe. Credit: University of LeedsA rare disorder that causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and

Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified

byUniversity of LeedsThe foot of one of the children in the study, showing an extra toe. Credit: University of LeedsA rare disorder that causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and
Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsThousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of this violence u

Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsThousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of this violence u
Discovery gives answers to parents of children with rare neurological gene mutation

Discovery gives answers to parents of children with rare neurological gene mutation

by Shawn Hayward,McGill UniversityMRI images of people with epileptic encephalopathy. Credit: The NeuroShortly after Kelly Cervantes's daughter Adelaide was born, she started having terrible

Discovery gives answers to parents of children with rare neurological gene mutation

by Shawn Hayward,McGill UniversityMRI images of people with epileptic encephalopathy. Credit: The NeuroShortly after Kelly Cervantes's daughter Adelaide was born, she started having terrible
The first 1,000 days of a child's life are crucial—there's growing evidence that the next 1,000 are just as important

The first 1,000 days of a child's life are crucial—there's growing evidence that the next 1,000 are just as important

by Catherine Draper,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first 1,000 days of a child's life—pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday—are a critical time. Exp

The first 1,000 days of a child's life are crucial—there's growing evidence that the next 1,000 are just as important

by Catherine Draper,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first 1,000 days of a child's life—pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday—are a critical time. Exp
Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar
Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry About

Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry About

Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry AboutBySarah Jividen, RNPublished on September 02, 2021Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDHeadachesaffect 20% of

Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry About

Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry AboutBySarah Jividen, RNPublished on September 02, 2021Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDHeadachesaffect 20% of