Pediatrics
Toy gun popular with kids can cause serious eye injury, warn doctors
A toy gun that is popular with children can cause serious eye injuries, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports.
Sep 18, 2017
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Health
Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child
Warmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather also means preventing insect bites.
Aug 7, 2023
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HIV & AIDS
UN hails sharp decline in HIV infections in kids (Update)
Twenty-five countries, many in hard-hit Africa, have at least halved new HIV infections in the past decade, with particular progress made toward protecting children from the deadly virus, the United Nations said Tuesday.
Nov 20, 2012
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Health
Medical marijuana extract for epilepsy in children
Last month, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett gave his support for preliminary research into whether medical marijuana could alleviate symptoms of certain serious health problems, including severe seizure disorders in children.
Jun 5, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows how program improves sun protection practices among children of melanoma survivors
Children of melanoma survivors were more likely to wear hats and re-apply sunscreen after receiving a multi-media informational program designed specifically for them. These new findings were included in research published ...
Oct 4, 2013
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Pediatrics
Multiple air pollutants linked to asthma symptoms in children
Exposure to several combinations of toxic atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children, a recent analysis suggests.
Mar 13, 2024
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Pediatrics
Third of UK paediatricians report seeing 'delayed presentations' in emergency care in lockdown
One in three UK paediatricians report dealing with emergency 'delayed presentations'—children who would have been expected to present much earlier for diagnosis/treatment of their condition—during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Jun 25, 2020
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Common pesticide to be banned over links to problems in children
(HealthDay)— The Biden Administration said Wednesday that a widely used pesticide will be banned because it's been linked to neurological damage in children.
Aug 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Violent words, not just deeds, leave a lasting mark on our kids
She showed me the cigarette burns on her arms. Her eyes seemed empty as she slumped in the chair, answering questions with defeated shrugs. Finally she explained that her stepfather had held her down and burnt her arm many ...
Sep 11, 2014
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Few parents believe their teens are at risk of hearing loss
(HealthDay)—Few parents of adolescents believe their children are at risk of hearing loss, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Nov 22, 2013
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