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Study identifies racial and gender disparities in youth psychiatric emergency department boarding
A new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, in collaboration with researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance, has uncovered concerning disparities in boarding ...
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HIV & AIDS
Boys born with higher natural resistance to HIV, study finds
Baby girls are more likely to acquire HIV from their mothers during pregnancy or childbirth than infant boys, who are conversely more likely to achieve cure or remission, researchers say in a new study that sheds light on ...
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Alcohol consumption among teenagers: Parents need to set rules and not just talk about it
When it comes to talking about alcohol consumption with their teenage children, many parents don't know where to start. The official drinking age across Canada ranges from 18 to 19 years.
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Pulse oximeters crucial in primary care settings, say researchers
Research published in The Lancet Global Health describes the crucial role that pulse oximeters have in risk-stratification in both hospital and primary care or outpatient settings. Carina King, Associate Professor at the ...
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What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children
Many parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affects adults. But did you know that around one in 250 children have elevated cholesterol levels that aren't related to diet, exercise or lifestyle?
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Students behind Denver high school walkout five years ago still pushing to improve culture around mental health
Students who walked out of Cherry Creek High School five years ago to protest what they saw as glossing over a classmate's suicide are still working to share their message that youth can remake the culture around mental health.
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High ambient temperature in pregnancy associated with childhood leukemia
As climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and worldwide.
Jul 4, 2024
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Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health
The road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the decline in subspecialty interest has led to significant concerns regarding the ability of health care professionals to meet the growing ...
Jul 4, 2024
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What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?
Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it.
Jul 4, 2024
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Study shows parents' knowledge of button battery safety falls flat
Two-thirds of Australian parents don't know the symptoms of button battery ingestion, according to an Australian-first study by University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers.
Jul 4, 2024
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An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns
An innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated isothermal molecular amplification (LAMP) could be used to detect T. cruzi infection—responsible ...
Jul 3, 2024
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States with highest COVID-19 vaccination rates showed steepest decline in pediatric asthma prevalence: Study
States with high rates of COVID-19 vaccination saw more pediatric asthma patients get a break from their symptoms, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open by leaders from Nemours Children's Health and Endeavor ...
Jul 3, 2024
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New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular
If you feel like your six-year-old has suddenly gotten extra fussy about the texture of their dinner, don't worry. It will pass. A new study from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Food Science demonstrates that ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Many teen girls seeking care in the ED at high risk for pregnancy
Sexually active adolescents seeking care in the emergency department have a high risk for pregnancy, and the emergency department may provide a feasible environment to offer contraception counseling, according to a study ...
Jul 3, 2024
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When should a kid start riding a bike? If it's a balance bike, you might be surprised how young
When Michael Natividad learned to ride a bike at 7 or 8 years old, he knew his training wheels were ready to come off when he leaned on them while zipping around corners.
Jul 3, 2024
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Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization
Obesity in children is associated with double the risk of hospitalization for dengue virus infection, according to a study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Jul 2, 2024
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Eating more soy foods could improve thinking and attention in kids
A new study has found that school-aged children who consumed more isoflavones from soy foods exhibited better thinking abilities and attention. These findings pave the way for future research aimed at unraveling how soy foods ...
Jul 2, 2024
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New insights in the treatment of patellar sleeve fractures in youth
Researchers in the Division of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Performance Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced results from a large retrospective study of patients surgically treated for patellar ...
Jul 2, 2024
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The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents
A video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpool has gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter Olayka is trying to coax Orla into having a nap. Orla, however, wants to stay up and protests ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here's how to deal with their common injuries
For kids, summer can revolve around playgrounds, pools, bikes and just being outside. For parents, it can mean a litany of ouchies to take care of—including scrapes, sunburns and dehydration, pediatricians say.
Jul 2, 2024
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