A team of researchers at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital contributed to a nationwide…
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Pediatrics is the branch of medicine focused on the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. It covers a broad spectrum of issues, from monitoring growth and development to diagnosing and treating childhood illnesses, both acute and chronic. Pediatric research plays a critical role in improving outcomes for younger populations, whether through vaccine development, nutritional studies, or advances in genetic and developmental disorders. The field often intersects with public health, psychology, and education, aiming to support the physical and emotional well-being of children at every stage of development.
NIH-supported research will track effects of COVID-19 infection on children over three years. A large,…
New findings address widely eradicated cardiovascular disease that continues to plague developing nations. Penicillin, a…
University of Chicago Assoc. Prof. Allison Bartlett has tips for helping your child get ready…
Children from less affluent backgrounds are likely to have found COVID-19 lockdowns more challenging to…
Pandemic pressures and lost school safeguards led to more child abuse injuries in older kids.…
More than 140,000 US children lost a primary or secondary caregiver due to the COVID-19…
Children rarely experience long COVID beyond 12 weeks, and most Delta cases remain mild. More…
Findings point to the possibility of treating and preventing birth defects before birth. Describing a…
Pilot study reveals patient and family interest in exploring acupressure as a potential treatment for…
Direct-to-consumer messages on company websites promote benefits of formula feeding, position it as superior to…
Human milk sugars protect against GBS and support good bacteria—offering a potential antibiotic alternative. Bacteria…
Children and adolescents can experience sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, like adults. An estimated…
New study findings ‘are clear, unambiguous and concerning,’ UCLA researcher says. The risk that both…
Harsh Parenting Linked to Smaller Brains in Teens Repeatedly getting angry, hitting, shaking, or yelling…
Experts warn RSV could rebound strongly in Canada as COVID-19 measures ease, posing risks to…
Small UCSF study indicates vaccine safety for pregnant and lactating women. Messenger RNA vaccines against…
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed…