Pediatrics
Child abuse climbs after Friday report cards, study says
Child abuse increases the day after school report cards are released—but only when kids get their grades on a Friday, a study in Florida suggests.
Dec 17, 2018
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Pediatrics
Is spanking ever right? Pediatricians say no
Is it ever good to spank your children—or shame or humiliate them—to try and correct their behavior? The new answer from the American Academy of Pediatrics is an unequivocal "no."
Nov 20, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor nutrition ruled out as cause for obesity in adults abused as children
In a new study, recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine, Assistant Professor Susan Mason from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health ruled out poor food choices and eating practices in the childhood ...
Nov 6, 2018
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Pediatrics
History shows abuse of children in custody will remain an 'inherent risk' – report
New research conducted for the current independent inquiry suggests that – despite recent policy improvements – cultures of child abuse are liable to emerge while youth custody exists, and keeping children in secure institutions ...
Oct 18, 2018
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Pediatrics
Study finds physical, emotional abuse can dampen young adults' earnings
Experiencing physical or emotional abuse in childhood can measurably reduce the wages of young adults, according to a study conducted in South Africa by an international research team, including Dr. Xiangming Fang of the ...
Oct 3, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Memories of sexual abuse, trauma remain accurate into adulthood
Adults can accurately recall traumatic events from childhood, including instances of sexual abuse, a new article shows.
Sep 28, 2018
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Pediatrics
Child protection investigations can silence children and offer impunity to abusers
The child protection investigation system in the UK is not fit for purpose. Despite high profile child abuse cases in Rochdale, Rotherham and Telford, lessons are not being learned and the failings of those investigations ...
Sep 26, 2018
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Pediatrics
Eye examination can help detect abuse in children
(HealthDay)—Eye examination is helpful for detecting abnormalities that could indicate abuse in children, according to a clinical report published in the August issue of Pediatrics.
Aug 13, 2018
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Pediatrics
Older kids who abuse animals much more likely to have been abused themselves
Older children who abuse animals are two to three times as likely to have been abused themselves as kids that don't display this type of behaviour, highlights a review of the available evidence published online in the Archives ...
Jul 17, 2018
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Health
How do state policies on alcohol use affect pregnant women and infants?
It is well known that if women drink while they are pregnant, they increase the chances that children may be affected by alcohol, including a broad range of serious defects referred to as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. ...
Jul 6, 2018
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