A study of 41 teen suicide cases found that cyberbullying was a rare sole factor, often occurring alongside mental illness and face-to-face bullying. Most victims experienced both online and school-based bullying.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a revised autism toolkit for clinicians, featuring over 70 tools for health care providers. The toolkit includes updated guidelines on autism screening, surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and referral.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has announced the winners of its eighth annual Children's Art Contest. Winners in grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 were awarded cash prizes for their artwork, with international division winners also recognized.
A new study documents that US boys are experiencing an earlier age of puberty, with non-Hispanic white boys reaching puberty at 10.14 years, compared to 9.14 years for African-American boys and 10.4 years for Hispanic boys.
New research suggests that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is associated with a higher risk of birth defects, including those of the eye, heart, reproductive organs, and urinary systems. The study found that IVF infants were 1.25 times more likely to experience birth defects compared to naturally conceived infants.
Dr. Block discusses advancements in Medicaid improvements, gun safety, disaster preparedness, and child development, highlighting the need for comprehensive pediatric care. He also promotes investment in children's health, education, and overall well-being.
Physicians from UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital will present on combating minority obesity, improving perinatal health in Ohio, and treating rare testicular cancer in adolescents. The presentations aim to address the magnitude of the obesity crisis and its impact on minority populations.
Researchers enhance local electric fields around nanorods using metal grooves to improve surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) intensity. The nanorod-groove system produces larger electric fields than individual nanorods or traditional systems, increasing SERS sensitivity and accuracy.