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Research uncovers fatal delays in EpiPen treatment for food anaphylaxis in children
Fatal delays in administering life-saving adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) for food anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction, are highlighted in... Read more -
Children with mental health conditions more likely to claim benefits as adults, research indicates
The link between childhood mental illness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adverse economic outcomes in adulthood is more prevalent... Read more -
How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids
Raising children to have a good relationship with food and their bodies is one of the best ways to promote... Read more -
Brain age matters: Waking EEG patterns shift with prior sleep in children and adults
Clinicians use electroencephalography (EEG) to assess brain activity in epilepsy and sleep pathologies, and this powerful tool has shown promise... Read more -
Symptom-based approach treats opioid withdrawal in newborns with minimal drug exposure
A clinical study shows that a symptom-based treatment for babies with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS)—a highly prevalent condition wherein... Read more -
One delayed newborn shot can set off a costly chain reaction with lifelong consequences for children
Delaying hepatitis B vaccination after birth increases infections among newborns and decreases their survival rates and quality of life, according... Read more -
New study suggests reduced newborn hepatitis B vaccination coverage may increase infant infections
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection acquired at birth or during early infancy can lead to lifelong health complications, including chronic... Read more -
Yellow food coloring changes gut microbiome in early life
A food coloring widely used in the U.S. and worldwide has been found to alter the balance of bacteria living... Read more -
AI tool may spot ADHD years before children are diagnosed
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children, yet many go years without a diagnosis, missing the chance for early support... Read more -
Group averages obscure how an individual's brain controls behavior, study finds
Studying cognition by averaging data from many people's brain scans hides how individuals use their brains, new Stanford Medicine research... Read more -
Poorer areas see more child mental health referrals rejected, analysis reveals
Children and young people from deprived areas with mental health conditions are less likely to access mental health services, according... Read more -
Machine learning predicts asthma risk in children with early-life atopic dermatitis
Machine learning models can predict the risk for developing moderate-to-severe persistent asthma and allergic rhinitis in children diagnosed with early-life... Read more -
Rotavirus cases in children are rising, but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations
Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year,... Read more -
Researchers complete 16-year analysis of pediatric substance use health care patterns
Over the past 16 years, pediatric substance use-related visits (SUVs) to PEDSnet institutions have been increasing across all care settings... Read more -
New study finds high rates of outpatient antibiotic exposure in children with medical complexity
A new study from Boston Children's Hospital found that annual prescription rates increased nonlinearly as children's underlying level of medical... Read more
