CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

Updated on: February 21,2024

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

Updated on:February 21,2024

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Updated on: February 21,2024

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Updated on:February 21,2024

Breakthrough rapid phobia treatment for children helps to reduce impact on NHS and improve quality of life

by University of SheffieldCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new rapid phobia treatment for children and young people could help to reduce the impact on NHS and improve quality of life, a new study has f

Updated on: June 11,2024

Breakthrough rapid phobia treatment for children helps to reduce impact on NHS and improve quality of life

by University of SheffieldCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new rapid phobia treatment for children and young people could help to reduce the impact on NHS and improve quality of life, a new study has f

Updated on:June 11,2024

Novel approach significantly improves access, decreases wait times for autism screening

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social communication and th

Updated on: May 27,2024

Novel approach significantly improves access, decreases wait times for autism screening

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social communication and th

Updated on:May 27,2024

Social assistance programs found to be an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of economic crises on child health

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthScenarios of poverty, cash transfer coverages, and under-5 mortality predictions, 2020–2030. Note: The mortality rates are per 1000 livebirths. BF = Bolsa

Updated on: June 25,2024

Social assistance programs found to be an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of economic crises on child health

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthScenarios of poverty, cash transfer coverages, and under-5 mortality predictions, 2020–2030. Note: The mortality rates are per 1000 livebirths. BF = Bolsa

Updated on:June 25,2024

How to stop obese children from having heart disease in adulthood

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement b

Updated on: June 25,2024

How to stop obese children from having heart disease in adulthood

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement b

Updated on:June 25,2024

Screen time has effect on presentation, treatment of nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineScreen time has an effect on the presentation and treatment of primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published online Feb. 17 inBMC Urology.Arif

Updated on: July 01,2024

Screen time has effect on presentation, treatment of nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineScreen time has an effect on the presentation and treatment of primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published online Feb. 17 inBMC Urology.Arif

Updated on:July 01,2024

New clinical RNA sequencing platform may improve rare disease diagnostics in pediatrics

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenDr. Kyoko Yuki and Dr. Lianna Kyriakopoulou are moving the needle on precision diagnostics for rare diseases through a new clinical RNA sequencing platform at SickKids

Updated on: May 29,2024

New clinical RNA sequencing platform may improve rare disease diagnostics in pediatrics

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenDr. Kyoko Yuki and Dr. Lianna Kyriakopoulou are moving the needle on precision diagnostics for rare diseases through a new clinical RNA sequencing platform at SickKids

Updated on:May 29,2024

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from

Updated on: February 28,2024

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from

Updated on:February 28,2024

Swedish children with migration backgrounds less likely to receive recommended psychiatric treatment, study shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with migration backgrounds in Sweden are less likely than other children to receive recommended treatment for psychiatric diagnos

Updated on: February 28,2024

Swedish children with migration backgrounds less likely to receive recommended psychiatric treatment, study shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with migration backgrounds in Sweden are less likely than other children to receive recommended treatment for psychiatric diagnos

Updated on:February 28,2024

Study suggests need for more fluid policy on RSV prophylactic availability to children

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surges in young children oc

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study suggests need for more fluid policy on RSV prophylactic availability to children

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surges in young children oc

Updated on:May 17,2024

Pre-term and low birthweight newborns found to have fewer fractures in childhood than others

by University of Eastern FinlandCumulative fracture incidence up to 5 years of age stratified by preterm subclasses. Follow-up ends to first fracture, death, fifth birthday, or the common study e

Updated on: March 25,2024

Pre-term and low birthweight newborns found to have fewer fractures in childhood than others

by University of Eastern FinlandCumulative fracture incidence up to 5 years of age stratified by preterm subclasses. Follow-up ends to first fracture, death, fifth birthday, or the common study e

Updated on:March 25,2024