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Children, adults with autism face heightened risk of cardiometabolic illnesses
February 01, 2023
A systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 3 dozen published articles details the apparent increase in risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes associated with a diagnosis of autism.
AAP: Drinking safe water from private wells
February 01, 2023
In an updated policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics has provided recommendations for providing children with safe drinking water from private wells.
Vaginal metabolites may be early predictors of spontaneous preterm birth
February 01, 2023
In a recent study, an association was found between vaginal metabolites and spontaneous preterm birth.
Air pollution in urban areas linked to asthma, inflammatory responses in children
January 31, 2023
The specific mechanisms involved in associations between air pollution and respiratory illness without viral infection are not understood, especially compared with those of respiratory viruses and asthma exacerbation.
Risk of sudden infant death syndrome among siblings of victims
January 31, 2023
In a recent study, siblings of children who died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) were at an increased risk of SIDS.
Active postnatal care associated with periviable infant survival rate
January 31, 2023
In a recent study, the infant survival rate among periviable infants varied based on the type of active postnatal care received at certain gestational ages.
Sugary drinks tax may be effective in preventing childhood obesity
January 30, 2023
A sugary drinks tax in England may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in older girls, but had no significant association with obesity levels in year six boys or younger children.
Early return to school reduces concussion symptoms
January 30, 2023
In a recent study, children returning to school earlier following a concussion experienced reduced symptom burdens at 14 days postinjury.
Artificial neural network promising for predicting neonatal metabolic bone disease
January 30, 2023
Artificial neural network models have been developed which are able to accurately and efficiently predict neonatal metabolic bone disease.
The Mama Bear Effect launches Pediatric Kits for child sexual abuse prevention education
January 27, 2023
Pediatric Kits supporting the education of medical professionals, parents, and children on child sexual abuse prevention have been launched by The Mama Bear Effect.