A recent study found that mothers of infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) have a higher prevalence of mental health diagnoses in the first two months postpartum. Mothers with a history of substance use disorders are more likely to experience co-occurring psychiatric and mood disorders.
A new study found that almost half of pharmacies in Texas have an age requirement for purchase and over half require consultation prior to buying emergency contraception. The study also revealed inadequate pharmacy staff knowledge about the effective use of levonorgestrel (LNG) 1.5mg oral tablet, a common form of emergency contraception.
A new study found that at-risk adolescents are less likely to post about depressive symptoms on social media as they mature. The research suggests a decrease in posts describing depression symptoms between adolescence and young adulthood.
A new study found that children exposed to second-hand marijuana smoke have a higher rate of emergency department visits and otitis media episodes compared to those with no smoke exposure. The study also revealed an association between secondhand marijuana smoke exposure and increased child health issues.
A recent survey of 582 adolescents aged 13-17 found that nearly half reported not being asked about sex by their primary care providers, while only 13% received sexually transmitted infection screening. Meanwhile, 90% of parents reported discussing sex with their adolescents, but only 39% reported the same.
A survey of pediatricians found that delays in receiving influenza vaccine from private and VFC stock pose problems, with 56% delaying vaccinations for patients whose vaccines are out of stock. This highlights the need for systematic changes to address these delays and increase uptake of influenza vaccine among children.
A new study found that abused rural children are younger, more likely to have public insurance, and live in zip codes with lower median household incomes. The study used the 2012 Kids' Inpatient Database and U.S. Census data to analyze rates of child physical abuse hospitalizations across urban-rural categories.
A study found that only a minority of transgender teens and their parents are willing to delay hormone therapy to preserve fertility, with parents being significantly more likely to consider this option. The majority of youth and parents cited wanting more information as a major factor in their decision.
A new study examines the effectiveness of the ScreenQ tool in measuring screen-based media use in children. The research found that the ScreenQ demonstrated strong internal consistency and good reliability.
Researchers found that children exposed to SSRIs before birth had better executive functions, even after controlling for mother's mood. The study suggests a potential developmental advantage but also raises concerns about increased anxiety.
A recent study found that late preterm infants (LPTs) are at a higher risk of morbidities and hospital stays due to their physiological immaturity. The research investigated the role of indications of delivery in determining common neonatal morbidities, with results showing that LPTs experience different outcomes despite experiencing s...
A new study found that increased childhood stress negatively impacts school performance, while strong protective factors lead to better outcomes. The research analyzed over 65,000 children aged six to 17 and discovered a significant correlation between adverse childhood experiences and poor academic performance.
The Pediatric Academic Societies have reported significant advancements in children's health, with studies revealing the safety of vaccines, successful interventions to reduce childhood obesity, and promising gene therapies. Researchers have also made progress in understanding the effects of cocaine exposure on babies and improving out...