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6 days ago

Fearing coverage could change, some parents rush to vaccinate their kids

Pediatricians report that for the first time, parents of newborns are asking if their babies will still be able to get vaccines due to rising concerns.
Public health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, new study finds

Children's health in the U.S. has significantly declined, with increases in chronic conditions and mortality rates since 2007.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

PREMIUM Kindergarten student with pneumonia gets surprise graduation at hospital

Celia Chan, a kindergarten student, celebrated her graduation at Maimonides Medical Center despite battling severe pneumonia.
#covid-19
Mental health
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Youth Anxiety and Depression Increasing, Study Finds - News Center

There's been a significant rise in U.S. children's anxiety and depression from 2016 to 2022.
#healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Healthcare

Ciara Kelly: The hip surgery audit will have severely damaged the faith families had in their doctors. It's not an issue to score political points with

Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Pediatrician shares the 1 thing that makes his job difficult - and it's not seeing sick kids

The most challenging part of pediatrics is dealing with parents, not the children themselves.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Healthcare

Ciara Kelly: The hip surgery audit will have severely damaged the faith families had in their doctors. It's not an issue to score political points with

Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Pediatrician shares the 1 thing that makes his job difficult - and it's not seeing sick kids

The most challenging part of pediatrics is dealing with parents, not the children themselves.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health celebrates one year of '26 Minutes with Dr. Warren Seigel' * Brooklyn Paper

A year after its launch, '26 Minutes with Dr. Warren Seigel' has become a vital health education tool for the Brooklyn community.
Parenting
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

How young is too young? No such thing, apparently- Harvard Gazette

Excessive screen time in early childhood poses significant risks to brain development and overall well-being.
fromwww.denverpost.com
3 months ago

Families have to find their own livers because of organ donor shortfall

Living liver donor transplants are crucial for young patients like Stetson Gibson to survive uncommon liver conditions.
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fromNews Center
3 months ago

Violent Reinjury in Firearm-Injured Children Linked to Neighborhood Factors - News Center

Children in low-opportunity areas are more likely to suffer violent reinjuries after firearm-related ER visits.
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
4 months ago

Preventing Disordered Eating in Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

"Research shows that children with Type 1 Diabetes are more likely to develop problems like eating too little, overeating, or skipping insulin on purpose, which can be dangerous."
Parenting
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years

Measles infection can lead to long-term health complications, including immune amnesia, making individuals susceptible to other diseases for years.
Immune amnesia, experienced by all measles patients, can last around three years and affect overall health significantly.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I'm a pediatrician: RFK Jr.'s vaccine lies put kids in danger

Vaccination misinformation poses risks to children, as refusals based on debunked claims can lead to serious outbreaks and health consequences.
SF parents
fromNature
4 months ago

Medical records from the Center for the Study of Temporal Disorders, Pediatric Department

The article highlights complex cases of temporal disorders, illustrating how patients interact with their realities and the challenges these create in therapy.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Here's Something You Should Never Tell Kids About Nurses

Parents should avoid making hospital staff feel like the enemy to keep children's anxiety levels lower.
Nurses are there to help children and should not be viewed as a threat.
Coronavirus
fromAxios
5 months ago

U.S. facing worst flu season since 2009, experts say

This flu season is classified as high severity, surpassing COVID-19 in hospitalizations, particularly affecting high-risk groups and children.
Hospitalizations and deaths from the flu are at alarming rates, raising concerns about public health measures and vaccination efficacy.
fromNews Center
5 months ago

Cancer Survivorship Expert Named Chair of Pediatrics - News Center

Henderson's work aims to identify susceptible patients and develop early screening regimens, significantly influencing policy and practice in childhood cancer care.
Medicine
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

What's going on with the 'magic' drug for malaria?

Severe malaria in children poses significantly increased risks, and treatments like artemisinin are showing diminished efficacy.
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