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Clinical trial evaluates azithromycin for preventing chronic lung disease in premature babies
The early use of azithromycin does not prevent the development of chronic lung disease in premature babies, finds new research by Cardiff University.
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Experimental malaria monoclonal antibody protective in Malian children
One injected dose of an experimental malaria monoclonal antibody was 77% effective against malaria disease in children in Mali during the country's six-month malaria season, according to the results of a mid-stage clinical ...
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International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health
Surveys involving thousands of adolescents and their primary caregiver have shown the prevalence of mental disorders within the age group is very different across Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
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Most sudden infant deaths involve unsafe sleep, report finds
Safe sleep practices are a matter of life and death for infants. In Cook County, on average, there is one sudden unexpected infant death a week.
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What is childhood dementia? And how could new research help?
"Childhood" and "dementia" are two words we wish we didn't have to use together. But sadly, around 1,400 Australian children and young people live with currently untreatable childhood dementia.
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Many children with symptoms of brain injuries and concussions are missing out on vital checks, national study finds
Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds.
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Canada-wide child care: It's now less expensive, but finding it is more difficult
Three years after the federal government launched the Canada-wide early learning and child-care plan (CWELCC), our study conducted through the Atkinson Center for Society and Child Development at the University of Toronto ...
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Living at higher altitudes in India linked to increased risk of childhood stunting
Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2,000 meters or more above sea level 40% more at risk than those living 1,000 meters below, finds research ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Study recommends exposing deaf children to sign language before and after cochlear implantation
Many researchers and clinicians advise the parents of a deaf child waiting for a cochlear implant to avoid sign language and focus exclusively on spoken language.
Apr 25, 2024
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Simulation of infant gut makes predictions about optimal milk formula
Doctoral candidate David Versluis successfully simulated an infant gut. This is crucial for research on improvements in formula milk. Currently, such research primarily relies on diaper contents, which is not optimal. Versluis ...
Apr 25, 2024
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New research finds paid family leave helps prevent child abuse
Child maltreatment is a serious public health issue in the United States, particularly affecting young children who are most vulnerable due to their dependence on caregivers. Infants under two years old account for over one-quarter, ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Switch to acetaminophen leads to fewer unplanned intubations and improved mortality in the NICU
A quality improvement (QI) initiative to standardize care for babies in the NICU following surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) correlated with fewer unplanned intubations and improved mortality rates.
Apr 25, 2024
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New tool helps identify babies at high risk for RSV
A new tool to identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness could aid pediatricians in prioritizing children under age 1 to receive a preventive medication before RSV season (October-April), ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels—and the problem begins in childhood
Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsightedness, an epidemic.
Apr 25, 2024
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New school lunch rules target added sugars, salt
School lunches will soon contain less added sugars and salt under new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday.
Apr 25, 2024
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NHS baby check may miss dislocated hips in newborn babies
A collaboration between the University of Oxford and University of Leeds, it shows that the tests currently used by doctors can be unreliable. Using data on 27,000 babies, their research, published in JAMA, found the best ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Future parents more likely to get RSV vaccine when pregnant if aware RSV can be a serious illness in infants: Study
A nationwide survey of people who were pregnant or trying to become pregnant has found that overall, 54% expressed interest in the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Perceiving RSV as a serious illness in infants was the strongest ...
Apr 25, 2024
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New study prompts call for considering cholesterol screening earlier in life
An Australian researcher says we should consider cholesterol screening earlier in life, with his team's latest research showing that interventions to prevent and reduce "bad" cholesterol in childhood and young adulthood may ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Large study finds children with skin diseases suffer stigma, bullying and depression
The majority of children and teens with chronic skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia areata (hair loss) and vitiligo (pigment loss) feel stigmatized by peers for their condition and are sometimes bullied, ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Antibiotic resistance in babies varies according to mode of birth, prematurity and where they live, says analysis
A meta-analysis of genetic studies analyzing the microbiota (bacteria in the gut) of 1,275 infants from 10 countries finds that cesarean delivery and antibiotic use are driving the increase of antibiotic resistance genes ...
Apr 24, 2024
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