Child development
A nationwide web-based survey in Japan revealed significant changes in infection control strategies in schools across three academic years (2022-2024), in response to the evolving public health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics International, found that mitigation efforts such as compulsory mask usage and
Adolescent anxiety
Research has long established a link between early-life stress and depression among youths, with hippocampal gray- and white-matter alterations being a common consequence. However, less is known about how anxiety disorders in adolescents impact the brain, particularly in relation to comorbid depressive disorders. A recent study published in the journal
Child development
Research conducted at the University of Pennsylvania has made significant findings on the role of copy number variants (CNVs) in child psychopathology and cognitive development. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, explored the genetic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders and its impact on cognitive and social functioning in
Adolescent anxiety
Research has long established a link between early-life stress and depression among youths, with hippocampal gray- and white-matter alterations being a common consequence. However, less is known about how anxiety disorders in adolescents impact the brain, particularly in relation to comorbid depressive disorders. A recent study published in the journal
Child development
Children who participate in center-based or family-based Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Finland may experience a protective effect against the negative impact of maternal psychological distress on child social and emotional development. The FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study, which drew from a sample of 1,191 children aged 24.
Pediatrics
Parent-child communication about sexuality education is a critical factor in promoting safe adolescent sexual development and well-being. However, current conversations between parents and adolescents are often ineffective. Researchers from the University of Leuven conducted a study to explore the factors that motivate European parents to use digital tools that support
Pediatrics
A research study has developed and validated four machine learning-based predictive models for the overall survival of children with hepatoblastoma, a type of liver cancer. The study, conducted by researchers from the Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, used data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database
Pediatrics
Researchers at Monash University have recently conducted a study to develop a standardized approach to investigating children presenting with developmental regression. The study collected global expert opinion from 50 clinicians, representing four different specialties and working across five countries. The results showed that participants agreed on the first investigations to
Child development
Research conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik in Indonesia has revealed that classical music therapy significantly enhances learning concentration in school-aged children. The study involved 38 participants, aged 6-12, who received 30 minutes of classical music therapy daily for a period of two weeks. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in
Child development
Research conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik in Indonesia has revealed that classical music therapy significantly enhances learning concentration in school-aged children. The study involved 38 participants, aged 6-12, who received 30 minutes of classical music therapy daily for a period of two weeks. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in
Child development
Research conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik in Indonesia has revealed that classical music therapy significantly enhances learning concentration in school-aged children. The study involved 38 participants, aged 6-12, who received 30 minutes of classical music therapy daily for a period of two weeks. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in
Pediatrics
Turkiye's early childhood development (ECD) is heavily influenced by socioeconomic factors, particularly maternal education and household wealth. A recent study using data from the 2018 Turkiye Demographic and Health Survey found that 74% of children are developmentally on track, but significant gaps exist between those from low and
