Mayo Clinic minute: Can your child hear the teacher? Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face both academic and social struggles. Aug 9, 2022 0 2
Links between parental exposure to pesticides, childhood cancer explored Maternal or paternal exposure to pesticides does not appear to be associated with increased risks for childhood cancer, according to a study published online July 6 in Environmental Research. Aug 9, 2022 0 14
SARS-CoV-2 infection not linked to T1DM-related autoimmunity There appears to be no association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and autoimmunity related to type 1 diabetes development in children and adolescents, according to a research ... Aug 9, 2022 0 4
What's new this year for school lunches? In the past, school cafeterias might have served as a source for more punchlines than nutrition. But lunch is a more dynamic and, these days, healthy part of students' lives than many people realize. Aug 9, 2022 0 12
Atopic eczema tied to higher risk for dementia in older adults Atopic eczema is associated with a small but increased risk for incident dementia, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Aug 9, 2022 0 0
Dexmedetomidine cuts perioperative respiratory adverse events in tonsillectomy Among children undergoing elective tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, the incidence of perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) is reduced for those receiving premedication with intranasal dexmedetomidine, according ... Aug 9, 2022 0 2
Two-medication strategy offers both benefit and risk after coronary artery bypass surgery A new analysis shows that a combination of two anti-platelets drugs can benefit patients after the most common type of cardiac surgery—while also increasing the risk of potentially dangerous bleeding. This double-edged ... Aug 9, 2022 0 13
Lung cancer risk increased for smokers not offered annual screening Smokers for whom annual screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is not recommended may have a high risk for lung cancer, according to a study published online July 28 in JAMA Oncology. Aug 9, 2022 0 2
Improving emergency care for people living with dementia A new collection of research papers from Northwestern University and collaborating institutions sets out priority areas to provide better emergency care for people living with dementia in the United States. Aug 9, 2022 0 8
Lessons on nutrition easy to digest in virtual reality spaces Virtual reality (VR) may provide nutrition teachers and dietitians with an entirely new way to serve real lessons on healthy eating, according to a team of Penn State researchers. Aug 9, 2022 0 9