Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o

Updated on: April 29,2024 10

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o

Updated on:April 29,2024 10

Does playing with parents at home make it easier for young children to adapt to preschool?

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers measured the oxytocin levels in children to find if it could be associated with behavior problems in preschool. The results showed that

Updated on: March 29,2024 19

Does playing with parents at home make it easier for young children to adapt to preschool?

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers measured the oxytocin levels in children to find if it could be associated with behavior problems in preschool. The results showed that

Updated on:March 29,2024 19

More than 100 Australian kids have had multisystem inflammatory syndrome after COVID. What should parents watch for?

by Nicholas Wood and Philip Britton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the rare complications of COVID in children is an inflammatory illness called paediatric inflammatory multisys

Updated on: March 29,2024 17

More than 100 Australian kids have had multisystem inflammatory syndrome after COVID. What should parents watch for?

by Nicholas Wood and Philip Britton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the rare complications of COVID in children is an inflammatory illness called paediatric inflammatory multisys

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Is weightlifting safe for kids and teens? Here's what parents need to know

by Luis Alberto Marco-Contreras and Antonio Cartón Llorente,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMuscular physiques have always been popular, but in the last decade or so people around the w

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Is weightlifting safe for kids and teens? Here's what parents need to know

by Luis Alberto Marco-Contreras and Antonio Cartón Llorente,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMuscular physiques have always been popular, but in the last decade or so people around the w

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What are puberty blockers? What are the benefits and risks for transgender children?

by Sasha Bailey, Cristyn Davies, Ken Pang and Rachel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPuberty blockers are medications that stop the body from producing estrogen and test

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What are puberty blockers? What are the benefits and risks for transgender children?

by Sasha Bailey, Cristyn Davies, Ken Pang and Rachel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPuberty blockers are medications that stop the body from producing estrogen and test

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Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

byUniversity of EdinburghGenetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists

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Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

byUniversity of EdinburghGenetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists

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Dubin-Johnson Syndrome in twins linked to novel genetic mutations

by First Hospital of Jilin University(A) Localization of the R393 and L1211 in a predicted topology model of MRP2 protein. The full-length model was generated by the open-source tool Protter (http://w

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Dubin-Johnson Syndrome in twins linked to novel genetic mutations

by First Hospital of Jilin University(A) Localization of the R393 and L1211 in a predicted topology model of MRP2 protein. The full-length model was generated by the open-source tool Protter (http://w

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Updated on: January 02,2024 13

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Updated on:January 02,2024 13

Potential drug target in sight for rare genetic disease

byUniversity of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryMedical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the structure of a potential drug target for a rare genetic disease, p

Updated on: November 11,2023 22

Potential drug target in sight for rare genetic disease

byUniversity of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryMedical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the structure of a potential drug target for a rare genetic disease, p

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More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

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More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

Updated on:March 29,2024 10

For PANS parents, life can be a nightmare. New research hopes to provide pathways to relief

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: Jep Gambardella from PexelsFor parents whose child has a rare condition that causes dramatic onset of symptoms like obsessions and compulsions, extr

Updated on: December 30,2023 11

For PANS parents, life can be a nightmare. New research hopes to provide pathways to relief

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: Jep Gambardella from PexelsFor parents whose child has a rare condition that causes dramatic onset of symptoms like obsessions and compulsions, extr

Updated on:December 30,2023 11

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

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Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

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