December 17, 2024

Trump's Health Picks Clash on Vaccines, Policy

The selection of individuals for federal health agencies under President-elect Donald Trump presents conflicting views on matters such as abortion limits, vaccine safety, covid-19 responses, and the use of weight-loss medications.

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December 16, 2024

Screens, Sleep, and Childhood Behavior Uncovered

Investigate how screen time's indirect impact on sleep quality mediates behavioral problems in preschool children through a comprehensive Chinese study.

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December 16, 2024

Childhood Smoking Exposure Affects MS Risk

New research reveals children with genetic risk for multiple sclerosis show elevated Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and reduced brain volumes when exposed to household smoking, suggesting environmental factors interact with genetic susceptibility years before typical MS onset.

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December 16, 2024

AAP Unveils Screening Protocol Changes

New guidelines for congenital heart disease screening recommend a single retest and require ≥95% oxygen saturation in both pre- and post-ductal measurements, aiming to simplify detection while maintaining accuracy.

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December 12, 2024

U.S. Infants' Sleep Habits: What Changes?

A study in JAMA Network Open delves into infant sleep positions, uncovering demographic disparities and emphasizing the importance of addressing infant sleep-related deaths.

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December 06, 2024

Long COVID’s Variable 24-Month Impact in Children and Adolescents

Study finds that nearly 1 in 4 children aged 11 to 17 experienced at least 3 symptoms 24 months after testing positive for COVID.

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December 06, 2024

Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine Trends Among HCPs in 2023–24

A recent study compared influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel, revealing significant differences and geographic variability. Learn more about the findings and potential strategies for improving vaccination rates.

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November 26, 2024

Myocarditis Risk: COVID-19 versus Influenza

COVID-19 was associated with a myocarditis rate of 0.73 per 1,000 person-years compared to 0.24 for influenza, with young males showing the highest rates.

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November 26, 2024

Preterm Birth Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

A recent study in Canada found that preterm birth is linked to higher mortality risks, with the greatest risk observed in the first year of life. Read more in JAMA Network Open.

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