Pediatrics
A recent pediatric study has revealed that individuals who are infected with COVID-19 multiple times are more likely to develop "long COVID" than those who are infected once. The study, conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, analyzed data from approximately
Pediatrics
A new research study sheds light on the intricate intersectionality of disability, linguistic diversity, and cultural identity in special education policy, focusing on how these aspects impact students' experiences and outcomes. The study reveals that the current system disproportionately represents English learners in special education and fails to consider
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Inflammatory bowel disease patients are at a heightened risk for vaccine-preventable infections due to underlying immune dysregulation and long-term immunosuppressive therapy. Despite published guidelines affirming vaccine safety, real-world coverage remains suboptimal. A recent study conducted in Russia highlights the knowledge gaps and limited guideline awareness among pediatric gastroenterologists that contribute
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Dr. Michelle Hernandez, a pediatric allergist and immunologist at the UNC School of Medicine, is dedicated to making access to asthma care and research studies easier for everyone, particularly those living in rural areas. Her work is inspired by her late father, who passed away due to complications from an
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Research conducted by the University of Granada has led to the development of a novel instrument for assessing information, media, and data literacy (MILDAL) competencies among social sciences undergraduates. The Q-MILDAL questionnaire, designed through a mixed-methods framework, measures students' self-perceptions across these interrelated literacies. The study addresses the absence
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China has continued its support for the development of pediatric healthcare in Cambodia by donating medical equipment and sending expert medical teams. The latest initiative saw the Hainan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention donating two dental chairs to Cambodia's National Pediatric Hospital through the Cambodian Youth
Pediatrics
A new study published in Pediatrics has found that a comprehensive educational intervention significantly improved adherence to guidelines for the early introduction of peanut-containing foods among pediatric clinicians. The study, led by Dr. Ruchi S. Gupta from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, implemented a multifaceted intervention embedded in
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Research conducted at the Department of Health Sciences by NewsRx correspondents has shed new light on the Fear-Avoidance Model of Pain (FAM) in children with persistent pain. According to the study, pain-related fear plays a significant role in the development and maintenance of avoidant behavior. A Swedish version of the
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A team of specialists at St. Louis Children's Hospital and the WashU Medicine Heart Center performed the first living pediatric "domino" partial heart transplant in the Midwest, a highly complex surgery that required the skills of over 20 medical professionals working in tandem. This groundbreaking procedure,
Pediatrics
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, the WashU Medicine Heart Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital has performed the first pediatric 'domino' partial heart transplant in the Midwest. The procedure, which has only been done at seven other hospitals in the U.S., required the skill of
Pediatrics
A unique case of Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (LCH) in a pediatric patient with Lynch syndrome has been reported by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The study, published in the JBJS Case Connector, details the treatment and outcome of a 12-year-old boy who developed osteosarcoma and LCH after chemotherapy and pembrolizumab.
Pediatrics
As Halloween excitement approaches, many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may find the sights, sounds, and costumes overwhelming. To make the season enjoyable for all, Hopebridge, a leading pediatric therapy provider, is offering practical ideas for families and communities to create a sensory-friendly and delightful Halloween experience. By providing
