The Brain Tumor Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric brain tumor programs in the country, integrating experts from multiple specialty areas into a coordinated treatment team. SOURCE: News ... [Continue Reading]
AAP Guidelines and Backlash, Part 4
In the past few weeks the new anti-obesity guidelines issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, revised for the first time in 15 years, have caused quite a flurry. Previous posts have discussed some of the angles, but the worst is yet to ... [Continue Reading]
Sled Safety for Children
Remember sledding as a child? Safety was probably the furthest thing from your mind! Over the years, parents have smartened up and know that sledding … Sled Safety for Children Read More » The post Sled Safety for Children appeared first ... [Continue Reading]
$2 million grant to help identify and avert threats for students in rural Missouri schools
As school safety remains a critical issue for students, teachers and families, researchers at the University of Missouri are using a $2 million grant from the Department of Justice to help identify and avert threats students or others may make on ... [Continue Reading]
Is there an association between parental education level and the risk of malnutrition among children?
Researchers assessed the correlation between parental education level and the risk of malnutrition among children and parents. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
AAP Guidelines and Backlash, Part 1
This year began with news that many felt was shocking and even scandalous. After a 15-year pause, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a new set of childhood obesity guidelines. “Watchful waiting,” or giving children time to outgrow ... [Continue Reading]
Research offers hope for patients affected by rare, hereditary metabolic disease
Methylmalonic aciduria (MMA) is a metabolic disorder that affects approximately one in 90,000 newborns; both parents must carry a genetic predisposition to the disease. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Intuitive Eating, Part 3
From the two previous posts we might have guessed that few medical professionals in the obesity field are on board with Intuitive Eating, but in this mixed-up world of today, that could always change. Not surprisingly, Elyse Resch, one of the ... [Continue Reading]
Intuitive Eating, Part 2
This continues a discussion of Intuitive Eating, so please catch up by checking out the previous post. To continue with the 10 principles of intuitive eating, Precept #8 is “Respect Your Body” but for dietitians and book authors Elyse ... [Continue Reading]
An evaluation of pediatric Mpox specimens
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States performed the clinical evaluation of pediatric monkeypox (mpox) specimens. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Intuitive Eating — Bad Idea, or Terrible Idea?
Probably, most of us just sailed right past January 20, the International Day of Acceptance, without awareness. It was designed to bring attention to the fact that many people have special needs that in a civilized society must be not only accepted ... [Continue Reading]
Study finds high prevalence of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic
Recently, scientists sought to address this shortcoming and reviewed the existing literature to understand the indirect impact, on mental health, of strategies that were applied to restrict the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome ... [Continue Reading]
What Needs to be Said?
A social media site recently included a story by a plus-size person who ordered a certain treat at a restaurant. Reportedly the server asked, “Do you really need that? It’s fried and so unhealthy. I don’t think you should order ... [Continue Reading]
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help
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Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits, new poll suggests
While most parents and caregivers stay on top of scheduling regular well child visits, they may not always be making the most of them, a new national poll suggests. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Miss Wales seriously injured in M4 car crash
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Gas hobs could be worse for your lungs than polluted city streets
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Getting Kids Back To School Sooner After A Concussion Can Mean A Faster Recovery
Contrary to popular belief, rest may not always be the best cure after a concussion, new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Early return to school may be associated with faster recovery after a concussion
Contrary to popular belief, rest may not always be the best cure after a concussion, new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
No Name-Calling, Please!
The illustration expresses an emotion felt by many overweight people. Some who are not even obese, but just a bit hefty, are very sensitive about public taunts. Today is the last day of this year’s National No Name-Calling Week. The exact dates ... [Continue Reading]
‘It’s pleasing to see the UK Government finally find a modicum of backbone and challenge Sturgeon’
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New drug target for Ewing sarcoma discovered
Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have discovered a new drug target for Ewing sarcoma, a rare kind of cancer usually diagnosed in children and young adults. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]