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Children less likely to have type 1 diabetes if mother has condition than if father is affected, study finds
New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD; Madrid, 9–13 September) shows that a child is almost twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes (T1D) ...
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Supporting school re-entry of children with special health care needs post extended hospitalizations
Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) often face significant disruptions in their education due to extended hospitalizations. A recent study published online in Disability and Rehabilitation on July 1, 2024, by ...
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Kids from poorer families less likely to survive cancer, study shows
Children from poor families are less likely to survive cancer, particularly if they are not white, a new study reports.
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South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression
In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing studies have primarily targeted older adolescents and those living with HIV.
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After 2016 Presidential Election, women of color had more underweight, premature babies, study finds
In 2016, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to deport thousands of immigrants. His anti-immigration message vilified foreign-born people living in the U.S. as criminals and rapists. Besides making good on many harsh, immigration-related ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Infant deaths reported in U.S. increased 3% from 2021 to 2022, says report
There was a 3% increase in infant deaths reported in the United States from 2021 to 2022, according to the July 24 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Jul 25, 2024
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US infant deaths rise for first time in decades
For the first time in two decades, the infant mortality rate in the United States has risen, new government data shows.
Jul 25, 2024
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New research offers insight on preventing brain damage in preterm babies
Mark Petersen, MD, has seen firsthand the devastating effects of brain bleeds in premature babies. It's an exceedingly common condition that affects up to 20% of infants born before 28 weeks of gestation, bringing an increased ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Big drop in US kids, teens misusing prescription meds
Misuse of illicit prescription drugs is falling dramatically among U.S. high school students, a new study says.
Jul 24, 2024
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Burdens of childhood mental health conditions have changed over time, study reveals
Surveys conducted in England in 1999, 2004, and 2017 have revealed that children with a psychiatric disorder in 2017 experienced more severe difficulties and greater impacts on functioning at school, home, and in their daily ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Risk of mental illness rises for kids treated in ICUs
Youngsters so sick they've needed treatment in an ICU appear to bear the scars of that experience years later, a new study finds.
Jul 24, 2024
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Children's exposome associated with changes in serum metabolites
The combined effect of environmental exposures and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect children's cardiometabolic health in a way that exceeds their separate effects. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows ...
Jul 23, 2024
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US homicides by firearms concentrated among Black youth before, during, and after the start of COVID-19 pandemic
In 2020, the United States saw the largest one-year increase in homicides since 1960. In a new study, researchers examined disparities in race and ethnicity for deaths by firearm homicides from 2018 to 2022, before, during, ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Antibiotic use in extremely low birth weight infants decreases over time, finds study
In a new study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that the total amount of antibiotics prescribed to extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) decreased ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Foster care youth have higher behavioral health needs and more ER visits leading up to entry, research finds
A critical step to improving the well-being of children and youth in foster care is understanding the complex health care needs they face. That's why a team of experts at the University of Colorado School of Medicine collaborated ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Trajectory of type 1 diabetes risk shifts after age 10 years between at-risk males and females, research shows
New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for Study of Diabetes (Madrid, Spain, 9–13 September) shows that the risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) decreases markedly in girls after ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Why does traditional masculinity have such longevity, even among younger boys?
We've all seen men lash out angrily when their masculinity is threatened—not least in Hollywood movies. And the extent of such behavior has also been uncovered in scientific research. But how, when and why does this tendency ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Study confirms maternal positive mental health correlated to children's brain development
Pregnancy brings about profound changes, and nurturing positive mental health during this period is crucial for the long-term health and well-being of children. Through scientific investigations on young children, Prof. Qiu ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Researchers implement successful virtual driving assessment for teens in health care settings
Researchers and clinicians from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have published findings from the first two years of implementation of a virtual driving assessment (VDA) in sites throughout the CHOP Primary Care ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Clinical report addresses management of sickle cell disease in children, teens
Management of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD) requires comprehensive care from a pediatric primary care provider and a multidisciplinary team, according to a clinical report published online July 22 ...
Jul 22, 2024
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