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Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children appears to be lower than in adults

A new study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) RECOVER Pediatric Electronic Health Records (EHR) Cohort and authored by Suchitra Rao, MD, infectious disease specialist at Children's Hospital Colorado, found that the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or long COVID, in children appears to be lower than what has been reported in adults.

29 Aug 2022

Study addresses food texture challenges in the life of children with Down syndrome

Children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don't like brittle or gooey foods. But those preferences can lead to a less nutritious diet, according to Washington State University research published in the Journal of Texture Studies.

29 Aug 2022

Cost concerns lead to delay in Nigeria’s HPV vaccination plan

Nigeria's latest target for introducing a life-saving vaccine against cervical cancer has been branded unrealistic by health specialists as cost concerns have yet to be addressed, leaving thousands of Nigerian women at risk.

29 Aug 2022

Potential cause of racial disparity affecting infants with congenital heart disease discovered

Race was already known to matter when it came to health outcomes for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common birth defect, affecting 1 in 100 live births.

29 Aug 2022

Many mothers of children with autism experience depressive symptoms

About 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms over 18 months, while rates were much lower (6% to 13.6%) for mothers with neurotypical children in the same period, UCSF researchers report in a new study published August 26 in Family Process.

26 Aug 2022

School-aged children can successfully self-swab to obtain COVID-19 test specimen, study finds

A new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-aged children can successfully use a nasal swab to obtain their own COVID-19 test specimen.

26 Aug 2022

Selective planting between roads and playgrounds can cut air pollution reaching school children

Scientists have published new evidence showing that selective planting of vegetation between roads and playgrounds can substantially cut toxic traffic-derived air pollution reaching school children.

26 Aug 2022

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine granted UK approval for 12- to 17-year-olds by MHRA

Nuvaxovid, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax, has today been granted an extension to its existing UK approval, for 12- to 17-year-olds. This extension has been authorized by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

26 Aug 2022

In-school occupational therapists can help understand the unique learning needs of autistic children

In an Australian first, South Australia has appointed a new Assistant Minister for Autism, tasked to increase autism supports in public primary schools. This could not have come at a more urgent time as new research from the University of South Australia shows that parents world-wide report a lack of awareness and understanding of the unique learning needs of autistic children across all levels of mainstream school.

26 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 has evolved to make you sick, quicker

Researchers systematically review existing data to assess the incubation periods of different SARS-CoV-2 VOCs.

25 Aug 2022

Fortified human breastmilk alters the microbiota of low-birth-weight infants

A new study discusses how fortified human milk changes the gut microbiome in these babies.

24 Aug 2022

Teenagers who do not get enough sleep more likely to be overweight or obese

Adolescents who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their peers with sufficient sleep, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022.

24 Aug 2022

Ian Frazer Centre for Children’s Immunotherapy Research aims to advance pediatric cancer care

Australia's first dedicated children's immunotherapy center will investigate treatments to not only increase the survival of kids with cancer, but to also improve their ongoing quality of life.

24 Aug 2022

Study identifies links between combinations of early childhood adversity and risk of premature death

Poverty, combined with other types of adversity in early childhood, is associated with greater chances of premature death in adulthood, compared to other adverse childhood experiences, according to a study of more than 46,000 people by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

23 Aug 2022

Child Health News

Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children appears to be lower than in adults

Study addresses food texture challenges in the life of children with Down syndrome

Cost concerns lead to delay in Nigeria’s HPV vaccination plan

Potential cause of racial disparity affecting infants with congenital heart disease discovered

Many mothers of children with autism experience depressive symptoms

School-aged children can successfully self-swab to obtain COVID-19 test specimen, study finds

Selective planting between roads and playgrounds can cut air pollution reaching school children

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine granted UK approval for 12- to 17-year-olds by MHRA

In-school occupational therapists can help understand the unique learning needs of autistic children

SARS-CoV-2 has evolved to make you sick, quicker

Fortified human breastmilk alters the microbiota of low-birth-weight infants

Teenagers who do not get enough sleep more likely to be overweight or obese

Ian Frazer Centre for Children’s Immunotherapy Research aims to advance pediatric cancer care

Study identifies links between combinations of early childhood adversity and risk of premature death

Study finds a steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Caffeine metabolite could become a valuable treatment for myopia in children

Association between infant intestinal microbiome and respiratory diseases of childhood

Skipping breakfast at home associated with increased odds of psychosocial problems in kids, teens

High levels of stress hormones can stop bone growth in children

Researchers aim to create an AI algorithm for early detection of autism in children

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