Unlocking Parental Powers in the Digital Battle With Tweens
Effective parenting strategies such as restricting bedroom and mealtime screen use, along with positive modeling, can curb children’s problematic screen habits, according to a UCSF…
Pediatrics News
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. The field encompasses a wide range of health services from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in this field, focusing on the physical, emotional, and social health of children at each stage of development. They work to reduce infant and child mortality, control infectious disease, foster healthy lifestyles, and ease the difficulties of children and adolescents with chronic conditions. Pediatrics is not only about curing illnesses but also about understanding and supporting healthy growth and development to help ensure a long and healthy life starting from an early age.
Alarming Trend – Young Adults’ Use of Popular Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy and Ozempic Skyrockets by 594%
Recent data reveals a sharp rise in the use of weight loss drugs among U.S. youth, with significant gender disparities and concerns over off-label use…
Heightened Risks: Stunted Growth Linked to Living at Higher Altitudes
Children living at 2000+ m above sea level in India are 40% more at risk than those living 1000m below. Children in rural areas seem…
Alarming Findings: New Study Reveals Childhood Abuse Drives 40% of Mental Health Conditions
Scientists expose the lifelong impact of childhood abuse and neglect. A study focusing on childhood maltreatment in Australia has uncovered its alarming impact, estimating it…
Reassuring Findings: COVID-19’s Impact on Child Development More Subtle Than Expected
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center express that the study results offer a sense of reassurance, instilling “guarded optimism” regarding the developmental outcomes of young…
Scientists Reveal 5 Factors To Ensure an Infant Thrives
Research emphasizes the “thrive 5” — nutrition, stimulation, safety, caregiving, and sleep — as essential for infant development, advocating for policy changes to support these…
Early Birds Beat HIV: Pioneering Pediatric Remission Research
NIH-funded trial shows promising outcomes with treatment started promptly after birth. Four children have remained free of detectable HIV for more than one year after…
Rewiring Children’s Anxious Minds With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
NIH researchers found widespread differences in the brains of children with anxiety disorders that improved after treatment. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have…
Unraveling the Mystery of Knee Pain: Why Do Some Joint Deformities Hurt While Others Don’t?
Explaining why certain individuals with specific joint deformities experience symptoms, whereas others do not. With the array of advanced imaging technologies at their disposal, healthcare…
Baby’s First Words on Hold: The Alarming Acetaminophen Connection Uncovered
Research from the University of Illinois links increased acetaminophen use during pregnancy to early childhood language delays. The study advises caution in using the drug…
Shots of Hope: COVID-19 Vaccine Reduces Long COVID in Children
Vaccination associated with moderate protection in large, diverse cohort. Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reduces the risk of serious acute illness in…
Unveiling the Psyche’s Guardians: The Science Behind Adult-Child Bonds and Mental Health
Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression and anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood experiences. A Columbia University study found that positive relationships with…
Alarming 300% Surge – ADHD Medication Errors Skyrocket in U.S. Kids
Experts call for patient and caregiver education and for development of improved child-resistant medication dispensing and tracking systems. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most…
Stanford Medicine Study: Smartwatches Effective at Finding Hidden Heart Issues in Children
Apple watches have some advantages over traditional ways of diagnosing cardiac arrythmias in children but need more validation, finds a Stanford Medicine study. Smartwatches can…
New Research Links Screen Time With Childhood Development Delays
A study conducted by Tohoku University in collaboration with Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, and published in JAMA Pediatrics, has found a correlation between the…
Brain Mimics in a Dish: The Dawn of Next-Gen Organoids to Model Pediatric Brain Tumors
Researchers from the Princess Máxima Center and the Hubrecht Institute have developed advanced brain organoids that closely resemble the human cortex. These organoids, named Expanded…
Nighty-Night or Not Quite Right? Unpacking the Melatonin Craze Among the Young
Research shows a significant increase in melatonin use among children and preteens for sleep, raising concerns about safety, efficacy, and the potential for long-term health…
A New Frontier in Pediatric Care: AI-Driven Growth Charts for Muscle Mass
An analysis of MRI scans led by Brigham researchers using artificial intelligence resulted in the production of a reference growth standard and a fast, reproducible…