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Why there is no such thing as normal in child development
For parents, caregivers and teachers, it's often tempting to base our thinking on a child's development around what we understand as "normal." Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a child as "doing well" ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Walking pneumonia, the 'great masquerader,' on the rise in Washington
This year, in addition to more familiar respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2, local health experts are also warning about a particular type of pneumonia infection.
Dec 24, 2024
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Don't forget about holiday poisoning pitfalls
Poison experts see it every winter holiday season: parents rush kids to the emergency room or call hotlines, panicking that their child has ingested something dangerous.
Dec 24, 2024
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How does being born preterm affect long-term health?
Liggins Institute in Auckland-led research has found that adults who were born preterm showed no statistically significant differences in diabetes, prediabetes, or dyslipidemia and had fewer cardiovascular events compared ...
How sibling sexual abuse reverberates through family relationships
Sibling sexual abuse can have profound and lasting effects on family dynamics, even years after the abuse has ended. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers Sheila van Berkel, Iva Bicanic, and Anja van der Voort, ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Parents, clinicians skeptical of children's high blood pressure readings
Both parents of children with hypertension and treating clinicians are aware of the importance of addressing pediatric hypertension but show significant mistrust in clinic blood pressure measurements, according to a study ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Risks to consider if a child wants skin care gifts for the holidays
As parents rush into malls for the final days of Christmas shopping, many will be armed with wish lists full of beauty products for their children.
Dec 23, 2024
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The rise in children's melatonin use and what experts want you to know
Packed holiday schedules, no school, disrupted bedtime routines—a parent's worst nightmare. And if you are one of the many turning to melatonin to help their little ones get to sleep, you may want to think again. New research ...
Dec 20, 2024
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First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child
UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child. His case report was published this week in the journal Pacing ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Pregnancies affected by major congenital heart defects show nearly triple risk of adverse outcomes
Research led by the Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen has revealed that nearly 23% of pregnancies affected by fetal major congenital heart defects also result in adverse obstetric outcomes.
Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's development
Approximately one in six couples trying to have a child experiences infertility. Each year, over five percent of children in Finland are born with the help of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), and to date, over ten ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Shedding new light on infants' ability to learn from nonlinguistic signals
A new study by developmental scientists at Northwestern University provides new insight into a hallmark of human communication: our flexibility to use nonlinguistic signals to serve our communication needs.
Dec 19, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorder ranks among top 10 causes of non-fatal health burden in youth, global study shows
A new global analysis reveals that an estimated 61.8 million people in 2021 were autistic —equivalent to one in every 127 individuals. Conducted as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study ...
Dec 19, 2024
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New youth mental health program shows promise
Teenagers who land in an ER with a mental health crisis can be effectively helped by a community-based program.
Dec 19, 2024
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Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep
Some traditional fairy tales and classic children's fiction that have soothed many a child to sleep may also provide accessible and engaging ways to discuss healthy sleep with children, suggest researchers in the Christmas ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in children
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical public health concern, with risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol, and obesity beginning in childhood. A new study pinpoints ...
Dec 18, 2024
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The impact of early childhood exposure to fluoride on cognitive neurodevelopment
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced the publication of a new study in the Journal ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Study reveals positive link between home kitchens and adolescents' health
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior highlights the significant influence of the home food environment on adolescent dietary patterns compared to neighborhood food options. This cross-sectional ...
Dec 18, 2024
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New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon
A new University of Minnesota Medical School study published in Pediatrics highlights how children interpret common medical phrases, revealing surprising—and sometimes alarming—misunderstandings.
Dec 18, 2024
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How did the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown affect the identity of trans and gender diverse youth?
Research published in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown had largely positive impacts on gender identity development in trans and gender diverse youth.
Dec 18, 2024
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Genetic testing changes course of care in children with neurodevelopmental conditions
Adding genetic testing to the evaluation of pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) resulted in more individualized care, including changes in medication, referrals to clinical trials or specialists, and ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Research aims to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder can be difficult to diagnose, but University of Queensland researchers have established the most scientific approach to detecting the disorder.
Dec 18, 2024
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Infant breast milk supplement commonly used in Sweden may contribute to childhood obesity
Many infants in Sweden are given milk cereal drinks, ready-to-mix liquid drink complements to breast milk, after six months of age. New research in Acta Paediatrica found evidence that these products are linked to early rapid ...
Dec 18, 2024
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AI performs well in identifying infantile epileptic spasms
Deep learning analysis can be used to detect epileptic spasms (ES) from smartphone home videos of young children, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society, held from Dec. 6 to ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Neurocognitive battery feasible in 3-year-olds during leukemia treatment
A brief neurocognitive battery is feasible for use in 3-year-olds during acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in Pediatric Blood & Cancer.
Dec 18, 2024
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