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Sugar-sweetened beverage intake increasing globally among children and teens: Study
A new global analysis of the dietary habits of children and adolescents from 185 countries revealed that youth, on average, consumed nearly 23% more sugar-sweetened beverages in 2018 than they did in 1990. Overall, intakes ...
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Skin-to-skin 'kangaroo care' found to boost neurodevelopment in preemies
Skin-to-skin cuddling with a parent has lasting cognitive benefits for premature babies, according to a new Stanford Medicine study. Preemies who received more skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, while hospitalized ...
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Sport contributes to children's academic success
When they enroll their children in a sports activity, parents hope to see them develop skills to make them stronger and smarter. In sport, youngsters must successfully follow rules, hold back on their wants and needs, and ...
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Pharmacogenomic score can personalize treatment of leukemia in children
For pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a pharmacogenomics-based 10 single nucleotide polymorphism cytarabine (Ara-C) score (ACS10) can be used to tailor induction regimens, yielding improved outcomes, according ...
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Pediatric heart transplant wait-list mortality has declined since 1999
Pediatric heart transplant (HT) wait-list mortality has declined, but the 2016 pediatric HT allocation policy revisions do not appear to be the reason, according to a study published in the Aug 13 issue of the Journal of ...
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Blood test can help predict chronic lung disease in preterm babies
A blood test can help predict which preterm babies will go onto develop chronic lung disease, allowing for earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments, according to a new study.
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Tongue-tie in babies explained
Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics is ...
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We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens—here are four ways to help your child use them well
Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February 2021 poll by the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, parents rated it as the number-one health issue facing their children.
Aug 6, 2024
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Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections
Nearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing have "silent" lung infections that would be better treated with antiviral medications than commonly prescribed steroids that can carry lifelong side effects, new research ...
Aug 6, 2024
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New research into life-threatening birth defect of the diaphragm
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third of affected babies to die from underdeveloped lungs.
Aug 6, 2024
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Reducing child poverty in England would significantly boost child health and narrow health inequalities
Renewed efforts to reduce child poverty in England between now and 2033, such as removing the 2-child limit on child benefits, would significantly boost several aspects of child health and narrow health inequalities across ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Fewer U.S. teen girls are reporting 'persistent sadness'
There's a hint of good news for parents concerned about teen mental health: After 57% of U.S. teen girls surveyed in 2021 said they felt "persistent sadness," that number declined somewhat by 2023, to 53%, new government ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Youth mental health-related emergency room trips declined significantly after Illinois ended COVID-19 lockdown
Social media's rise to popularity between 2010 and 2020 has been strongly correlated with the nationwide freefall in youth mental health that characterized the 2010s. Lawmakers have put increasing pressure on the U.S. government ...
Aug 6, 2024
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City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI
City-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a study published online July 31 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 6, 2024
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Antibody-positive males face higher risk for type 1 diabetes progression
The risk for progression to type 1 diabetes (T1D) is significantly higher in antibody-positive males compared with females, with age differences in risk trajectories, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Babies in Nigeria are being born with antibiotic resistant bacteria
Sepsis occurs when one's immune system has an extreme response to an infection. It's a life-threatening condition: globally, it accounts for about 11 million deaths—20% of all deaths per year.
Aug 6, 2024
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Pre-K providers on the front line of dealing with growing mental health needs
Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez, owner of three Children's Playhouse early childhood education centers, thought it best to do away with statistics in her presentation to tell the story of a growing problem.
Aug 6, 2024
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Study explores effects of racial discrimination on Black parents and children
Black Americans experience racial discrimination on a regular basis, and it is a cause of chronic and pervasive stress. It is known to contribute to elevated risk for poor mental health outcomes, but most research has focused ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Uncovering the links between sleep struggles, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts in teens with depression
Rebecca Robbins, Ph.D., of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Psychiatry Research, titled "Exploring sleep difficulties, alcohol, illicit ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Whooping cough can be deadly for young babies—vaccination is the best defense
So far in 2024 there have been more than 17,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across Australia. This is well above our usual national average. It's already six times more cases than we saw in all of 2023.
Aug 5, 2024
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Q&A: CAR T cell therapy offers a novel approach to pediatric cancer treatment
One of the most innovative treatments for pediatric cancer today is a novel form of targeted immunotherapy that was recently developed and is now increasingly being applied to pediatric cancer treatment: chimeric antigen ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Neuro/psych diagnoses prevalent in children with medical complexity
Children with medical complexity (CMC) often have neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses, which are associated with increased health care utilization, according to a study published online Aug 5 in Pediatrics.
Aug 5, 2024
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Heart transplant list doesn't rank kids by medical need, study finds
The method used across the United States to wait-list children for heart transplants does not consistently rank the sickest patients first, according to a new study led by Stanford Medicine experts.
Aug 5, 2024
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Pediatrician explains the importance of family routines
Every family needs routines. They help to organize life and keep it from becoming too chaotic. Children do best when routines are regular, predictable and consistent.
Aug 5, 2024
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