There is currently no consensus on what quality end-of-life care for children with cancer looks like, or how to measure and deliver it; however, investigators recently assembled an expert panel to help fill this void. In a study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the panel endorsed 16
After reviewing a database of gene mutations in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a team of Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) researchers decided to study a specific gene mutation that likely caused ASD in a girl. They demonstrated that the mutation was damaging to the gene, and that female, but not male, mice
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image: iStockphoto IN THIS ARTICLE Vaccination helps protect your baby from various preventable illnesses and infectious diseases, including measles, polio, and whooping cough. All vaccines are clinically tested and approved by regulatory authorities before use in the public. Vaccines usually contain a dead or a weakened form of the disease-causing pathogen — a virus or
A biomedical research company founded by a University of Alabama at Birmingham physician-scientist has received $3 million in seed funding. ResBiotic Inc. — spun off from UAB last year — will use the money to develop and commercialize groundbreaking probiotic formulations for lung health, says founder C. Vivek Lal, M.D., an associate professor in the
We were told COVID is mild in kids, but news of a 13-year-old’s death sparked renewed fears among parents. The news that a 13-year-old girl from Brampton, Ont. died in April from COVID-19 brought parents’ worst fears bubbling to the surface: with new COVID-19 variants and a third wave of the virus spreading across the
Viktorcvetkovic via Getty ImagesRaising children “not to see color” doesn’t work. So why do white parents still do it? Talking to children about race and racism is a difficult undertaking for parents, regardless of their background. And a small but timely new study published this week suggests white parents may have an especially long way
In the current pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), pregnant women have wrestled with the question of whether they and/or their babies are at higher risk due to the direct or indirect effects of infection by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). A new study, recently released as a preprint on the medRxiv*
Television and movies always portray pregnancy, birth, and the aftermath as mostly happy events. The discomforts are mild and intermittent: the mom throws up once on the bus, is rushed to the hospital in a cab a few episodes later, yells at her husband, then pushes her baby out with a scream. Afterward, she’s moderately
A state of the art plenary session during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2021 Virtual Meeting will bring together national experts on child poverty, racism and racial inequities, immigrant health, Native American culture, and environmental threats to discuss the intersectionality of child poverty. Poor children do not just suffer from double jeopardy, but frequently multiple
Stress levels of moms with preschoolers soared during the pandemic, with twice as many of the mothers reporting they lost sleep during the COVID-19 outbreak than before it. “Moms of young children are already less likely to get the recommended amount of sleep and physical activity than women who don’t have children. These shortfalls could
I love spring and I want to show you how to make these adorable mason jar centerpieces.
image: Shutterstock Math is a favorite subject of many children. Addition, multiplication, division, fraction, geometry, algebra, statistics, and theorems — there is so much inside the world of math. Learning becomes easy when there is a little bit of fun involved in studies. To make mathematics interesting for children, we have curated some of the
image: iStockphoto IN THIS ARTICLE Parents need to be aware of the steps involved in giving CPR as a first-aid measure when infants or babies suffer from breathing difficulty or cardiac arrest. The procedure involves chest compressions and rescue breaths. Since an infant’s bone density, strength, muscle arrangement, and physiology are different from that of
In a multi-institutional study, researchers in the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet), led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), have conducted the first and largest analysis to date comparing the effectiveness and side effects of stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and alpha-adrenergic agonists like guanfacine (Tenex) in preschool-age children. The researchers found that both classes of
American GirlAmerican Girl is reintroducing six original historical characters. Cue the nostalgia! American Girl announced on Tuesday that it’s reintroducing six original historical characters in honor of the brand’s 35th birthday. Samantha Parkington, Kirsten Larson, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya will be part of the 35th Anniversary Collection, which includes each
A new study published in the journal JAMA offers reassuring evidence that infants born to mothers with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), or even asymptomatic infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), have little increase in respiratory symptoms over babies born to uninfected mothers. Evidence of the virus has been found in placental and
You know that awkward moment when you want to cuddle with your significant other and their feet are cold as ice? If only there were a solution! Oh, but there is, and we’re going to share it with you. To avoid icy snuggles, you’ll need fuzzy socks and a pair of sandals. We’ll show you
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE While introducing solid foods to your little one or encouraging their ongoing efforts to use a spoon, you might wonder what kind of utensils you should use. Plastic may be convenient, but is it safe for your baby? With concerns about BPA and phthalates, more parents are steering clear of
A new study led by a University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher underscores the importance of screening adolescents with hearing loss for depression and anxiety. Mental health issues are often overlooked in treating patients with chronic health conditions such as hearing loss. We need to develop and implement a universal screening protocol for