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fromAxios
2 days ago

School reopenings bring more vaccine confusion

Kennedy's decision against recommending COVID-19 vaccines for healthy kids has increased public skepticism regarding the safety of vaccinations for various diseases.
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Immigration Raids and Fear of Deportation Push Patients Into Telehealth

Fear of immigration enforcement deters patients from seeking necessary medical care, resulting in worsening health outcomes.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Children in a mental health crisis can spend days languishing in the ER

Children in mental health crisis often board in emergency departments for days, particularly due to depressive disorders and suicidal thoughts.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks ago

Stanford children's hospital in Palo Alto opens new treatment spaces - San Jose Spotlight

New outpatient clinic and infusion center opens at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, featuring six exam rooms and 15 private infusion bays.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The next frontier for precision medicine: Pediatricians

Genomic testing is now a standard tool in pediatric care, providing answers and actionable plans for children with developmental delays.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Idaho's Abortion Ban Is Impacting Routine Care for Seniors and Kids

Rachel Castor recalls the shocking experience of her son being denied hospital admission during an asthma attack due to the closure of obstetric services by Bonner General Hospital.
Healthcare
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Pediatrician Explains How The "Big Beautiful Bill" Would Affect All Kids

Your child's healthcare will likely be impacted by the Big Beautiful Bill. Even if you are gainfully employed and you have private insurance. The Big Beautiful Bill has significant tax cuts. And if you decrease the money coming into the government, you also have to decrease the spending, and one of those cuts is coming at the expense of Medicaid.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Maimonides Health's Golf Classic raises $397.2K for upgrading Pediatric Infusion Center

Maimonides Health's Golf Classic Tournament raised almost $400,000 to support vital upgrades for the Pediatric Infusion Center, enhancing patient care and comfort.
Fundraising
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

1 Thing A Pediatrician Wishes Parents Would Stop Doing

Parents should feel empowered to seek medical help for their children without guilt.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Official christening of new 2.24bn children's hospital takes place - now named the National Children's Hospital Ireland

The National Children's Hospital Ireland will provide world-class facilities for pediatric care and is a significant investment in children's healthcare.
Chicago
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

10-year-old patient walks the red carpet at children's hospital prom

Kolin Hummer, a 10-year-old waiting for a heart transplant, celebrated at the CHOP Prom, highlighting the importance of normalcy for hospitalized children.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Tapping Into Your Inner Powers with Hypnosis

Paul's intense reaction to imagined stimuli highlighted the significant role that psychological factors can play in managing physical conditions like asthma.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Doctor guilty of misconduct over case of girl, 13, whose death led to Martha's rule

A senior doctor was found guilty of misconduct for failing to properly assess a patient, leading to severe consequences.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Books as Medicine

The latest data from the 2024 Nation's Report Card indicates that while math scores show slight improvements, reading proficiency, particularly among fourth-graders, is declining.
Parenting
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Maimonides Children's Hospital patients get computer tablets to use during their stays

Patients at Maimonides Children's Hospital can use tablets during their inpatient stay, enhancing their hospital experience.
The initiative aims to reduce anxiety and improve patient engagement through technology.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

"Colic Breaks You": The Reality of Colic and Its Toll on Moms

Colic is often dismissed as normal, leading to feelings of isolation and trauma for parents.
Many pediatricians overlook the emotional impact of colic, dismissing genuine concerns of parents.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Health care for transgender children questioned in 400-page Trump administration report

The current approach for transgender youth is to affirm gender identity, but the new report calls that approach 'fundamentally misguided' and claims it harms young patients.
NYC parents
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US health agency's review' advocates for therapy for youth gender dysphoria

The federal health department recommends therapy over medical treatment for youth with gender dysphoria, citing potential risks of medical interventions.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Aromatherapy and Children

When using aromatherapy with children, it can be a safe and effective complementary intervention for common pediatric concerns, requiring specific management and pediatric consultation.
Alternative medicine
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

My Father Is a Doctor in Gaza. Israel's War on Hospitals Has Been Agonizing.

The collapse of the Gaza ceasefire has severely impacted health care, leaving hospitals without resources and patients without treatment.
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