Pediatrics News

Higher daily screen time for toddlers appeared to be associated with more intense expressions of anger as they got older, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Cell-free DNA analyses were accurate in detecting fetal antigen status as early as 10 weeks’ gestation in women with alloimmunized pregnancies, according to results of a large, diverse U.S. cohort study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

As medical technology quickly evolves, practices in nearly all areas of medicine must frequently evaluate equipment upgrades and new purchases of new technology to stay at the forefront of patient care.

Youth mental health has improved since 2021, but school safety has become a growing concern among students and an increasing cause for absenteeism, according to the CDC’s most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Most clinicians expressed positive attitudes and increased knowledge about climate change and health following the completion of a quality incentive program, researchers found.

Healio’s infectious diseases and pediatrics news teams received an APEX award for a 2023 report on the CDC and FDA’s performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was part of a larger series called “Life during COVID.”

The Healio news staff received an APEX award in the category of Writing/Topics for work on the potential role of psychedelics and alternative therapies for mental health issues and other medical conditions.

Infections account for most in-hospital mortality in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus, with patients exhibiting lupus nephritis or end-stage renal disease at increased risk, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.

The lack of surgical instruments tailored for women’s hands is just one example of the gender inequity female surgeons face in the workforce.

Despite widespread support for mental health training in schools, less than half of Americans believe most school staff have received it, according to the results of a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association.