(HealthDay)—The benefits of prenatal repair of myelomeningocele persist into school age, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Feb 9, 2021
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Initiation of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use is associated with an increased risk for asthma among children compared with nonuse, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Feb 9, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on higher education—shifting classes online, canceling events, and putting financial strain on institutions.
Feb 3, 2021
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A brain-related visual impairment, which until recently was thought to be rare, may affect one in every 30 children according to new research investigating the prevalence of Cerebral Visual Impairment [CVI]. The University ...
Feb 3, 2021
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In a review of national firearm data spanning more than 20 years, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified alarming trends regarding increasing rates of firearm-related deaths among some of America's ...
Feb 1, 2021
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of two COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is approved for people over 16, and the Moderna vaccine is approved for people over ...
Feb 1, 2021
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School closures during COVID-19 have decreased access to school meals, which is likely to increase the risk for food insecurity among children in Maryland, according to a new report issued by researchers at the University ...
Jan 30, 2021
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Imagine a 7-year-old and a college student both take a break from their virtual classes to get a drink of water. When they return, the 7-year-old has difficulty restarting the assignment, while the college student resumes ...
Jan 27, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected the lives of families everywhere. Household routines have changed, with families forced to spend more time than usual at home. School-aged children may have to prepare their ...
Jan 27, 2021
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Overall, 2.3 percent of kindergarteners were not up to date with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination and did not have an exemption in the 2019 to 2020 school year, according to research published in the Jan. 22 ...
Jan 22, 2021
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