Teachers
A new meta-analysis examines the effectiveness of performance feedback in training preservice special education teachers. The research, conducted by a team from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, systematically evaluated 27 studies that met the rigorous standards of the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC). The analysis found a strong impact of
Teachers
Teachers play a vital role in modeling science and engineering practices (SEPs) for students, as they are responsible for demonstrating and exemplifying essential questioning, problem-solving, and thinking approaches to scientific discovery. New research from Clemson University has highlighted the importance of teachers' familiarity and comfort with using and modeling
Teachers
Teachers in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program in the United States were found to evaluate students' behavior and academic performance unequally, with biases towards certain groups. This unequal evaluation was based on a "disciplinary student taxonomy," which reflected race, class, and gender biases. The study, published in
Pediatrics
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers exhibit symptoms of long COVID, but these symptoms can be different and more challenging to identify in these age groups. The study, part of the National Institutes of Health-funded Researching COVID
Pediatrics
Pediatricians across the United States are facing a financial crisis that threatens the country's childhood vaccination programs. The high cost of vaccines, a complex and time-consuming process of documentation, and difficulty in getting insurance reimbursement are just a few of the hurdles that pediatricians must navigate every day.
Pediatrics
New research from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, has highlighted the impact of pediatric burn injuries on the lives of children and their families. The study, published in the journal Burns, explored the experiences of pediatric burn patients and their caregivers at Ghana's premier burn
Pediatrics
Researchers from the University of Toronto conducted a cross-sectional survey to investigate the patterns of use, practice changes, and emerging challenges in the management and prevention of thrombosis in children after the approval of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). The survey, which was distributed between January and August 2024, involved pediatric
Pediatrics
Girls receiving dental treatment under general anesthesia are more likely to develop odontogenic infections compared to boys, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. The study, led by researchers from the Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, found that girls have a higher
Pediatrics
A study published in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal has investigated the impact of delayed elective pediatric otorhinolaryngology surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers at Emory University found that among 1915 patients who had their surgeries canceled, 51.8% were rescheduled within four months. The study also showed
Pediatrics
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, have found that implementing an artificial intelligence (AI) model in pediatric emergency departments (EDs) can lead to significant improvements in sepsis care. According to a recent study, the model was able to reduce the time to first antibiotics and fluid
Pediatrics
A groundbreaking study conducted in Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, has shed new light on the prevalence and patterns of respiratory viruses among hospitalized children. The research, published in Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, utilized targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) to investigate 108 respiratory pathogens in 1,468 hospitalized
Pediatrics
A significant global health concern, the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) has emerged as a major concern, particularly due to its neurological complications in pediatric populations. A recent scoping review published in Seminars In Pediatric Neurology summarizes the current understanding of CHIKV virology, epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and clinical manifestations, with an emphasis
