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Sleep problems in autism may be linked to gene mutation

Up to 80 percent of children with autism spectrum disorder experience sleep problems.

29 Apr 2019

Study highlights disparity in providing mental health services across EU countries

Access to inpatient care for young people with mental health issues varies significantly across Europe, with mental health services providing up to fifty times more beds depending upon the country you live in.

29 Apr 2019

The return of the measles: are we going backward?

Measles, a disease that was once eradicated in many countries, is making a return. Thus, the question must be asked, are we going backward in our efforts to vaccinate and prevent the disease?

29 Apr 2019

High childhood BMI associated with later risk of developing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy

A study of nearly 50,000 women in Denmark, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, Scotland (28 April-1 May), reveals that those with overweight or obesity in childhood were more likely to develop hypertensive disorders during pregnancy than women of normal weight in childhood.

29 Apr 2019

Text message reminders led to timely HPV vaccine series completion, reports study

Text message reminders led to timely HPV vaccine series completion across a low-income, urban, minority population, according to a new study.

29 Apr 2019

Study identifies antigens targeted by antibody response to Kawasaki Disease

A new study identifies antigens targeted by the antibody response of children with Kawasaki Disease.

29 Apr 2019

Scientific evidence for and against causal associations for 47 adverse effects after immunization

A new systematic review provides a succinct summary of the scientific evidence for and/or against causal associations for 47 adverse events following immunization.

29 Apr 2019

Study looks into history and resurgence of milk sharing practices

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing.

27 Apr 2019

Study examines barriers in HPV vaccination and strategies to improve them

Pediatricians and nurse practitioners report using several strategies to improve human papillomavirus vaccination, yet also perceive barriers, according to a national American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Research in Office Settings network study.

27 Apr 2019

Measuring biomarkers in blood may help pinpoint newborns with HIE

Measuring a number of biomarkers over time that are produced as the body responds to inflammation and injury may help to pinpoint newborns who are more vulnerable to suffering lasting brain injury due to disrupted oxygen delivery and blood flow, according to research presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 Annual Meeting.

27 Apr 2019

New national survey assesses HPV vaccine delivery practices followed by pediatricians

A new national survey of pediatricians and family physicians examines and compares how providers are recommending and communicating about human papillomavirus vaccine, their current delivery practices, reported refusal/deferral rates and associated factors, and perceived barriers to vaccination.

27 Apr 2019

Filled opioid prescriptions are relatively rare in Medicaid-enrolled children, finds study

A new study describes trends in filled opioid prescriptions by patient and clinical characteristics for Medicaid-enrolled children.

27 Apr 2019

Study: Caregivers of children may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs

Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Research in Office Settings study that was a collaboration between investigators at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and the AAP.

27 Apr 2019

Lower heart rate variability linked to autonomic manifestations of stress in newborns with HIE

In newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, lower heart rate variability correlates with autonomic manifestations of stress shortly after birth, underscoring the value of this biomarker, according to Children's research presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 Annual Meeting.

27 Apr 2019

Study finds lesser HPV vaccine coverage than other infant vaccines

Despite the increasing trends in uptake, the human papillomavirus vaccine coverage is far behind other infant vaccines in many states, according to a new study, which describes the trends in HPV vaccine uptake in children in the U.S.

27 Apr 2019

New quality improvement tool shows signs of improved care of opioid-exposed newborns

A new quality improvement tool called Eat, Sleep and Console shows consistent signs of improved care of opioid-exposed newborns in neonatal intensive care units.

27 Apr 2019

Researchers examine the barriers to vaccination in immunocompromised children

A new study examines the barriers to vaccination of immunocompromised children. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 Meeting, taking place on April 24 - May 1 in Baltimore.

27 Apr 2019

Study shines light on geographic variation in pediatric deaths from opioid poisonings

A new study shines light on pediatric opioid deaths by U.S. region, the first time a study of this nature has been conducted. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2019 Meeting, taking place on April 24 - May 1 in Baltimore.

27 Apr 2019

Impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on opioid exposures in children

A new study measures the impact state-run, prescription drug monitoring programs, pain clinic legislation and opioid prescribing guidelines have on opioid exposures among children.

27 Apr 2019

New study aims to determine underlying etiology of seizures and reduce morbidities in children

A new study aims to determine the underlying etiology of seizures and help to target therapy, improve control of seizures, and potentially reduce morbidities in children.

27 Apr 2019

Child Health News

Sleep problems in autism may be linked to gene mutation

Study highlights disparity in providing mental health services across EU countries

The return of the measles: are we going backward?

High childhood BMI associated with later risk of developing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy

Text message reminders led to timely HPV vaccine series completion, reports study

Study identifies antigens targeted by antibody response to Kawasaki Disease

Scientific evidence for and against causal associations for 47 adverse effects after immunization

Study looks into history and resurgence of milk sharing practices

Study examines barriers in HPV vaccination and strategies to improve them

Measuring biomarkers in blood may help pinpoint newborns with HIE

New national survey assesses HPV vaccine delivery practices followed by pediatricians

Filled opioid prescriptions are relatively rare in Medicaid-enrolled children, finds study

Study: Caregivers of children may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs

Lower heart rate variability linked to autonomic manifestations of stress in newborns with HIE

Study finds lesser HPV vaccine coverage than other infant vaccines

New quality improvement tool shows signs of improved care of opioid-exposed newborns

Researchers examine the barriers to vaccination in immunocompromised children

Study shines light on geographic variation in pediatric deaths from opioid poisonings

Impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on opioid exposures in children

New study aims to determine underlying etiology of seizures and reduce morbidities in children

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