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TGF links EBV to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children - Nature

COVID-19 initially showed mild effects in children, later revealing serious complications like MIS-C linked to prior infection.

MIS-C in children is characterized by hyperinflammation, organ failure, and remains poorly understood despite extensive research.

Flu is killing more people than COVID in California, health officials say. What's going on?

Influenza cases and deaths in California surpass those of COVID-19 this season, indicating a significant public health challenge.

TGF links EBV to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children - Nature

COVID-19 initially showed mild effects in children, later revealing serious complications like MIS-C linked to prior infection.

MIS-C in children is characterized by hyperinflammation, organ failure, and remains poorly understood despite extensive research.

Flu is killing more people than COVID in California, health officials say. What's going on?

Influenza cases and deaths in California surpass those of COVID-19 this season, indicating a significant public health challenge.

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Dirajlal-Fargo and Fant Named Co-Directors of Center for Global Pediatric Health - News Center

Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo and Colleen Fant appointed as co-directors of the Center for Global Pediatric Health, enhancing global pediatric health.

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Doctors report upticks in severe brain dysfunction among kids with flu

This year's flu season shows a concerning increase in serious neurological issues in pediatric patients.

Rise of pediatric flu cases is sending more children to the hospital

The flu season has been particularly severe for children, leading to increased hospitalizations and complications.

Doctors report upticks in severe brain dysfunction among kids with flu

This year's flu season shows a concerning increase in serious neurological issues in pediatric patients.

Rise of pediatric flu cases is sending more children to the hospital

The flu season has been particularly severe for children, leading to increased hospitalizations and complications.

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Let's Talk About The Kids Who Straight Up Refuse To Poop At School

Public pooping anxiety can affect children, leading to stool-holding behaviors especially in school settings.

Boy's robotic surgery a first for London hospitals

Rufus Quinn became the first child in London to undergo a robotic-assisted surgical operation for a blockage affecting the kidney and bladder.

Maimonides' holiday party brings comfort and cheer to pediatric patients * Brooklyn Paper

Maimonides Medical Center's holiday party enables pediatric patients to experience joy and normalcy, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being during treatment.

Four-year-old from Epping receives life-saving transplant after inspiring campaign

Ralph received a life-saving organ transplant after a campaign raised awareness for young organ donors.

As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies

Emergency room visits for babies with Mycoplasma pneumoniae are rising, now matching those of school-age children, signaling a concerning trend.

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Melatonin Supplements for Kids Don't Contain the Doses They Claim

Melatonin products for children vary greatly in dosage, with safety and quality concerns arising from inaccurate labeling.

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

Majority of U.S. emergency departments are inadequately prepared for pediatric patients, risking children's lives.

Teenager in critical condition with Canada's first human case of bird flu

Canada's first human case of bird flu occurs in a healthy teenager, emphasizing the virus's potential severity despite low risk of human transmission.

Melatonin Supplements for Kids Don't Contain the Doses They Claim

Melatonin products for children vary greatly in dosage, with safety and quality concerns arising from inaccurate labeling.

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

Majority of U.S. emergency departments are inadequately prepared for pediatric patients, risking children's lives.

Teenager in critical condition with Canada's first human case of bird flu

Canada's first human case of bird flu occurs in a healthy teenager, emphasizing the virus's potential severity despite low risk of human transmission.

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Pediatrician Warns Against 5 Common Children's Products

Avoid cough & cold medicines for children under 6, use safer alternatives like Ibuprofen and saline nasal sprays.

I'm a pediatrician - 5 products I detest including these pricey but ineffective medicines

Many common healthcare products for children may be ineffective or harmful.

Parents should avoid cough medications for kids under six years.

Neosporin may slow wound healing; caution is advised.

When do boys stop growing?

Growth in boys significantly increases during puberty, typically starting around age 12 and finishing around ages 17 to 18.

Walking pneumonia is spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know

Mycoplasma pneumonia cases are notably rising, particularly in children, often misidentified as mild cold symptoms.

Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here are the risks.

Consumer Reports calls for a federal ban on infant walkers due to persistent injuries and lack of benefits.

Infant walkers pose substantial risks to babies, leading to serious injuries despite safety standards.

Gordon Delivers Nemmers Prize Keynote Lecture - News Center

Jeffrey Gordon's research transformed the understanding of the gut microbiome and its essential role in human health, particularly in children.

The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in Kids

The clinical trial aims to evaluate larazotide's effect on young patients with detectable Covid-19 spike protein, focusing on intestinal permeability and symptom improvement.

Doctors Concerned About Drugmakers Testing Ozempic-Style Injections on Six-Year-Olds

Novo Nordisk's study shows liraglutide can effectively reduce BMI in children aged 6-12, yet it raises concerns about long-term safety and developmental impact.

Study links bananas, oats and yoghurt to greater diabetes risk in susceptible children

Certain foods increase risk of type 1 diabetes in susceptible children, while berries appear to have a protective effect.

Child with ultra-rare disease gets a treatment just for her

A unique experimental therapy significantly improved the quality of life for a 9-year-old girl with a severe neurological disorder.

Pediatricians Reverse Decades-Old Advice Against HIV-Positive Mothers Breastfeeding

People with HIV on effective medications can breastfeed to reduce transmission risk to less than 1%.

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Can You Move Up Your Child's Vaccine Schedule If You're Worried About Accessing Them Later?

Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC

Op-Ed: The bottom line is vaccines save lives - QNS

As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

Can You Move Up Your Child's Vaccine Schedule If You're Worried About Accessing Them Later?

Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC

Op-Ed: The bottom line is vaccines save lives - QNS

As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

Northern Minnesota boy is first American to receive groundbreaking treatment for muscular dystrophy

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Kent parents lose son, 4, to rare brain tumour just a year after diagnosis

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Kent parents lose son, 4, to rare brain tumour just a year after diagnosis

TGF links EBV to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children - Nature

Flu is killing more people than COVID in California, health officials say. What's going on?

TGF links EBV to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children - Nature

Flu is killing more people than COVID in California, health officials say. What's going on?

Dirajlal-Fargo and Fant Named Co-Directors of Center for Global Pediatric Health - News Center

Doctors report upticks in severe brain dysfunction among kids with flu

Rise of pediatric flu cases is sending more children to the hospital

Doctors report upticks in severe brain dysfunction among kids with flu

Rise of pediatric flu cases is sending more children to the hospital

Let's Talk About The Kids Who Straight Up *Refuse* To Poop At School

Boy's robotic surgery a first for London hospitals

Maimonides' holiday party brings comfort and cheer to pediatric patients * Brooklyn Paper

Four-year-old from Epping receives life-saving transplant after inspiring campaign

As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies

Melatonin Supplements for Kids Don't Contain the Doses They Claim

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

Teenager in critical condition with Canada's first human case of bird flu

Melatonin Supplements for Kids Don't Contain the Doses They Claim

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

Teenager in critical condition with Canada's first human case of bird flu

Pediatrician Warns Against 5 Common Children's Products

I'm a pediatrician - 5 products I detest including these pricey but ineffective medicines

When do boys stop growing?

Walking pneumonia is spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know

Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here are the risks.

Gordon Delivers Nemmers Prize Keynote Lecture - News Center

The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in Kids

Doctors Concerned About Drugmakers Testing Ozempic-Style Injections on Six-Year-Olds

Study links bananas, oats and yoghurt to greater diabetes risk in susceptible children

Child with ultra-rare disease gets a treatment just for her

Pediatricians Reverse Decades-Old Advice Against HIV-Positive Mothers Breastfeeding

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Let's Talk About The Kids Who Straight Up Refuse To Poop At School