Difficulties with reading and narration in children with autism
Credit: Photo by Josefin Bergenholtz Children with autism may be good at reading a text one word at a time, ...
Tag: Pediatrics
Did cholesterol levels improve among us kids, adolescents?
Bottom Line: This study examined cholesterol levels in children and adolescents in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016. Using nationally ...
Global agreement reached on standards for clinical trials in children with MS
(New York, NY) - The International Pediatric MS Study Group (IPMSSG) has released updated standards for clinical trials involving children ...
Millions of Europeans at risk of chronic digestive diseases, new report reveals
Poor nutritional choices, including a high intake of ultra-processed foods and trans-fats, are putting millions of Europeans at an increased ...
Overweight adolescents are as likely to develop heart disorders as obese adolescents
Brazilian researchers arrived at this conclusion after conducting cardiovascular fitness tests with boys and girls aged 10-17; the results were ...
Scientists succeed in testing potential brain-based method to diagnose autism
Credit: Wake Forest Baptist Health WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - May 20, 2019 - Scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have ...
Infant deaths highlight danger of misusing car seats, other sitting devices
Researchers: Car seats are essential for safety but must be used as directedCredit: UVA Health System Car safety seats are ...
Behold the Bili-ruler: A novel, low-cost device for screening neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Study validates new, low-cost, non-invasive tool in screening newborn jaundice with high diagnostic accuracyCredit: Brigham and Women's Hospital Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, ...
Nearly 1 in 5 parents say their child never wears a helmet while riding a bike
National Poll focuses on children's street smarts, including bike, skateboard, scooter and road safetyCredit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll ...
Pinterest homemade sunscreens: A recipe for sunburn
Researchers urge parents to use commercially sold and regulated sunscreen products Social media and other online tools have changed the ...
Record number of patients take part in clinical research
Credit: (c) NIHR https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/aafc-sfm042219.php The number of people benefiting from clinical research in England reached record highs this year - ...
Fecal microbiota transplant found safe and effective in children with C. difficile
Largest FMT study in children to date also identifies predictors of success Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), or the transfer of ...
Teens with obesity find artificial intelligence coach helpful in weight-loss program
'Chatbot' feasible and useful in behavioral counseling of obese and pre-diabetic adolescents ORLANDO (May 16, 2019) - Researchers at Nemours ...
Clinical trial at IU School of Medicine improves treatment of genetic rickets
Credit: Indiana University School of Medicine A new study shows a drug developed in conjunction with investigators at Indiana University ...
Button batteries can rapidly damage stomach lining before symptoms appear
Experts recommend changing current practice of watchful waiting San Diego, CA (May 18, 2019) -- Damage to the lining of ...
Early term infants less likely to breastfeed
Credit: (c) 2019 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 14, 2019--A new, prospective study provides evidence that ...
Preschoolers who watch TV sleep less
UMass Amherst scientist's ongoing sleep research looks into the impacts of TV on young childrenCredit: UMass Amherst Preschoolers who watch ...
What happens when your picky eater becomes a teenager?
However, the few children who were persistent picky eaters, those who were less able to change and adapt their eating ...
The Lancet: Preventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth almost halve maternal infection rate and reduce overall antibiotic use
Large randomised trial indicates that WHO and other national organisations should change antibiotic guidelines for assisted childbirth Giving a single ...
Could locking all household guns reduce youth suicides, unintentional firearm deaths?
Bottom Line: An increase in the number of firearm owners who live with children who lock up all their household guns ...
