Children from low-income families have lower birth weights and are shorter in stature than higher-income peers by age one. Proper nutrition through breast milk is crucial for healthy growth, while early introduction of baby food can hinder development.
A recent study conducted at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center found that approximately one in five mothers who visited the pediatric emergency department or a well-child clinic had depression. The study also revealed that 76% of these mothers reported difficulty caring for their children due to their depressive symptoms.
A new device, Vigilance', has been shown to significantly reduce microbial contamination in neonatal intensive care units, sparing premature infants from infection-causing organisms. The device uses ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and decreased the risk of chronic lung disease and hospital stays.
A recent UB study found that childhood obesity is on the rise, associated with multiple medical consequences including type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that early intervention at preschool level can help prevent obesity-related issues.
A study of pediatric residents found that sleep deprivation significantly impair their ability to drive safely, with difficulty maintaining lane position and speed. Researchers suggest implementing strategies like planned naps and taxi services to mitigate the effects of fatigue on resident safety.
A study by Brown University found that medical residents feel unprepared to break bad news to kids and parents due to inadequate training. The residents ranked their comfort levels in sharing bad news with pediatric patients as lower than with adult patients.
A study found that 40% of children with ADHD responded well to lower doses of medication paired with a placebo, showing equal control over symptoms and fewer side effects. The researchers aim to explore mechanisms and establish clinical applications for this treatment approach.
A Wake Forest researcher has identified a syndrome that causes brain malformations, leading to death in premature infants. The malformations were found using ultrasound and MRI scans during autopsies of premature infants who died soon after birth.