Pediatrics
An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns
For family law attorney Robin Frank, defending parents at one of their lowest points—when they risk losing their children—has never been easy.
Apr 29, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New ultrasound technique detects fetal circulation problems in placenta
A team of researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health has developed a new ultrasound technique to monitor the placenta for impaired fetal blood flow early in pregnancy. The technique, which uses conventional ultrasound ...
May 5, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
South African Child Gauge tackles the slow violence of malnutrition
The Children's Institute at the University of Cape Town (UCT) publishes the South African Child Gauge annually to review the status of children in South Africa and to inform policy and programming.
Feb 25, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify ways to improve care to trafficked children
Newly published research by a CU School of Medicine faculty member and colleagues identifies multiple ways that health care providers and organizations can improve the quality of care provided to trafficked children.
Mar 4, 2020
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Health
Lead pollution in Zambia town a public health 'emergency': HRW
Children living in a central Zambian mining town are still exposed to high levels of toxic lead 25 years after the mine closed, Human Rights Watch said Friday, as lawyers announced plans to take legal action.
Aug 23, 2019
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Pediatrics
HPV vaccine coverage is far behind other infant vaccines in many US states
Despite the increasing trends in uptake, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage is far behind other infant vaccines in many states, according to a new study, which describes the trends in HPV vaccine uptake in children ...
Apr 27, 2019
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Pediatrics
What parents should know about talking to middle-schoolers, others about Indiana school shooting
A Purdue University child development expert can talk about what parents and caregivers should know when talking about the middle school shooting that is so close to home.
May 28, 2018
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Neuroscience
Study examines drowning-induced brain injury in children
A new study indicates that children who develop brain injury due to non-fatal drowning often experience severe motor deficits but maintain relatively intact perceptual and cognitive capabilities.
Aug 1, 2017
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Genetics
Gene variant may increase risk of liver disease in obese youth
Researchers have found that a genetic variant is linked with an increased risk of fatty liver disease in obese youth; however, children with the variant tend to have lower total and LDL cholesterol levels.
Nov 16, 2015
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Genetics
ASHG issues position statement on genetic testing in children and adolescents
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Workgroup on Pediatric Genetic and Genomic Testing has issued a position statement on Points to Consider: Ethical, Legal, and Psychosocial Implications of Genetic Testing in Children ...
Jul 2, 2015
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