Are Short-Course Corticosteroids Safe for Children?
TOPLINE: Short-course systemic corticosteroids in children and adolescents are associated with increased risk for hyperglycemia and sleep problems,…
Intensive sports in adolescents trigger complex heart adaptations
Adolescent athletes’ cardiovascular system may adapt to increased cardiorespiratory fitness by increasing blood pressure, arterial stiffness and heart…
Digital tools and chatbots can expand genetic counseling for young cancer survivors
A groundbreaking new study from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology aims to test whether digital tools…
Emergency calls for opioid exposures rise among middle-school aged children
Years after the opioid epidemic began in the mid-1990s, emergency medical services are seeing increases in emergency calls…
The lagged effects of parent–child relationship on internet addiction: parallel mediation of psychological need frustration and self-esteem | BMC Public Health
Davis RA. A cognitive-behavioral model of pathological internet use. Comput Hum Behav. 2001;17(2):187–95. Article Google Scholar Park SK,…
Parental cancer: communication, daily life changes and psychosocial support: a qualitative study of adolescents and young adults who experienced parental cancer during adolescence | BMC Psychology
The results of our research are presented in accordance with the research questions, which relate to communication, changes…
Trauma-focused CBT could offer hope for young PTSD sufferers
A specialist form of therapy could offer hope for some of the most vulnerable young PTSD sufferers –…
Diabetes cases nearly double in children and teens worldwide
New global data show a dramatic surge in childhood and adolescent diabetes, especially type 2, yet improved care…
New MRI correction method reveals brain structure differences in children with ADHD
Over five percent of children and adolescents are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) globally. This condition is…
Sharp rise in pertussis hospitalizations highlights need for timely vaccination
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease which continues to circulate even in areas where…
Healthy gut bacteria capsules show long-term benefits for obese teenagers
Can a capsule of healthy gut bugs change the future of obesity treatment? New findings from the University…
Changing school shifts does not improve academic performance in students with ADHD
Several studies have shown that students who attend afternoon classes tend to perform better in school than those…