Procedures to prevent the direct transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) from mother to child, particularly during and after pregnancy, have significant fragmentation and gaps.…
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Children born to mothers who took fish oil in their pregnancies have been shown to have faster problem-solving skills and better attention focus at age…
China has made remarkable gains in reducing the number of women who die during childbirth and boosting child survival rates over the past 70 years,…
Vaccination is one way we can help get kids back to in-person activities. The Food and Drug Administration expanded emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech…
Boys born weighing less than a kilogram are miracles, but they do not age as well as the girls, according to new research from McMaster…
The majority of children infected with SARS-CoV-2 may not show typical symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, according to a study published…
There is no long-term benefit to surgically placing tympanostomy tubes in a young child’s ears to reduce the rate of recurrent ear infections during the…
Study shows treatment developed by international team restored immune function in more than 95% of patients in three clinical trials. An experimental form of gene…
Luke at 15 months with Dr. Neil Romberg. Credit: CHOP CHOP team treated patient with the condition, known as PU.MA, thanks to a bone marrow…
Staff should be trained on food allergies and have epinephrine available to treat anaphylaxis. Schools and child care centers should train staff on food allergies…
Half of the children who developed the serious condition associated with COVID-19 called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) had neurologic symptoms or signs when…
The majority of parents feel informed and confident about pandemic protocols as kids resume sports but some are proceeding with caution. For young athletes, the…
Finding could explain why snoring and disrupted sleep are associated with behavioral problems including inattention, hyperactivity, and aggression. Children who regularly snore have structural changes…
Children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others as previously thought, according to new University of Manitoba-led research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical…
New journal article recounts Rush pediatricians’ campaign to protect children from severe burns. A 15-year research and advocacy effort to make microwave ovens safer has…
Research led by the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has revealed new insight into the biological mechanisms of the…
An infant wears the LENA audio recording device in a pocket on the front of a special vest. Credit: Dr. Kathryn L. Humphreys Taking turns…
Fewer headaches reported when school starts later, UCSF-led study shows. Research indicates that starting school later in the morning yields health and academic benefits for…
In-utero exposure to the coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties and accelerated aging in the century ahead, say Founded in 1880, the University of Southern…
Increasing state and local funding for environmental, educational, and social services may lower infant mortality among those at highest risk, particularly among infants born to…