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Study Reveals Shyness Could Impact Young Children's Performance on Language Tests

Southern Methodist University — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:35 EST

A recent study from SMU psychologist Sarah Kucker and a student she mentored at Oklahoma State University suggests shyness can influence a child's performance in language assessments, depending on the level of social interaction required to complete the test.

Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

Karolinska Institute — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:05:27 EST

Medical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests.

A Heart Fix That Fits

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:25:18 EST

Yvette Honda-Schumacher was 20 weeks pregnant and had just had a routine anatomy ultrasound when she was surprised to hear that a cardiologist was asked to come into the exam room.

One in five parents report children's mental health is impacted by gun violence exposure

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:21 EST

Exposure to gun violence is having a negative impact on the mental health of Chicago's youth, according to the latest study by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises parents to seek medical advice before giving melatonin to children

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:35:42 EST

Melatonin use among children and teenagers is on the rise. Today, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine released a health advisory encouraging parents to talk to a health care professional before giving melatonin or any supplement to children.

Sports, Not Screens: The Key to Happier, Healthier Children

University of South Australia — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:05:30 EST

Whether it's sports practice, music lessons or a casual catch up with friends, when children are involved in after-school activities, they're more likely to feel happier and healthier than their counterparts who are glued to a screen.

Kawasaki Disease Rates Dropped During COVID-19 Pandemic

UC San Diego Health — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:00:00 EST

UC San Diego researchers report significant decrease in national cases of Kawasaki disease during COVID-19 pandemic; findings hint at origins of disease.

Metabolism of COVID-19 Antibodies from Convalescent Plasma Suggests Possible Safe Treatment for High Risk Children

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:05:34 EST

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that a prospective study of 14 infants and children demonstrated that convalescent plasma -- a blood product collected from patients recovered from infections with the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19-- was safe in high risk children infected with or exposed to the virus.

Shorter Treatment is Better for Young Children with Outpatient Pneumonia

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:20:56 EST

Five days of antibiotics is superior to 10 days for children with community-acquired pneumonia who are not hospitalized, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

The Medical Minute: What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19

Penn State Health — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:15:52 EST

Already weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new stress: What to think about surging numbers of kids diagnosed and hospitalized with COVID-19.

Education Researcher: Rethink Our Focus on Weight

University of Oregon — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:40:10 EST

University of Oregon education professor suggest the medical profession should focus less on the "obesity epidemic," and more on the epidemics of inactivity, loneliness, and poor dietary options, all better predictors of chronic disease.

International Study Identifies Predictors of Severe Outcomes in Children with COVID-19

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:05:33 EST

A new international study offers a clearer picture of the impact of COVID-19 infection and the risk of severe outcomes on young people around the world.

Could childhood inflammation or infection be a cause of depression and psychosis?

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:00:48 EST

A growing body of research suggests that early-life infection, inflammation, and metabolic changes could contribute to psychiatric disorders - perhaps via effects during critical periods of brain development. New evidence on how "immunometabolic" risk factors in childhood may affect the development of depression and psychotic disorders in adulthood is presented in the January/February special issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Overweight children are developing heart complications

University of Georgia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:25:04 EST

The study measured abdominal visceral fat levels and arterial stiffness in more than 600 children, adolescents and young adults. Visceral fat is the fat found in the abdomen that infiltrates vital organs.

More Than Counting Steps: Common Wearable Fitness Tracker Helps Clinicians Assess At-Home Recovery After Kids' Surgery

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:10:45 EST

A recent study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that using a consumer-grade wearable device to track a child's heart rate and physical activity after surgery could help clinicians decide if at-home recovery is going as expected or if an emergency department (ED) visit is needed to address possible complications.

Learning magic tricks can help self-esteem of kids with ADHD

University of Alabama at Birmingham — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:50:36 EST

The study, from UAB's Institute for Arts in Medicine, shows that learning tricks in a magic camp can boost feelings of self-esteem and confidence in children and adolescents with disabilities.

Common weight loss operation is safe and effective in children and adolescents 10 years on

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:00:00 EST

Results from a 10-year study of children and adolescents who underwent a common weight loss operation to treat severe obesity show they safely have long-lasting major weight loss and improvement of their obesity-related medical problems without stunting their growth in height. The study, involving the longest known follow-up of pediatric patients after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, is published online by the Journal of the American College of Surgeons ahead of print.

Just 10% of kids with ADHD outgrow it, study finds

University of Washington School of Medicine — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:30:00 EST

Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don't outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different ways and waxes and wanes over a lifetime, according to a study published Aug.13 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Heated Chemotherapy Can Help Some Children with Cancer

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:55:33 EST

Known as HIPEC, the therapy has been available for adults for years at Michigan Medicine. Now it's an option for kids here, too.

High Percentage of Positive Portrayals of Vaping on TikTok

BMJ — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:25:43 EST

Positive portrayals of e-cigarettes and vaping are freely available without any age restrictions on TikTok--the video sharing platform--and have been viewed many times, finds research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.