One-Third of School-Aged Children Report Worrying Weekly
Most common worries include those regarding school and friendships
USDA Cracks Down on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
Home cooks may not heat the chicken long enough for the bacteria to be killed
Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Intervention Prevents Myopia in Children
RLRL effective for preventing myopia in children with premyopia, with up to a 54.1 percent reduction in incidence
For Autism, Greater Improvements Seen With Intervention at 18 Months
Greater gains seen during treatment for parent-implemented early Social Interaction intervention started at 18 versus 27 months
Early Ear, Upper Respiratory Markers Linked to Autism Traits
Increased odds ratio for autism at 30 months found for discharge of pus or sticky mucus from ears, impaired hearing during a cold
FDA Approves Cord Blood Stem Cell Product for Blood Cancer Patients
Omisirge speeds neutrophil recovery and cuts risk of infection
Risk of Relapse Increased With Extreme Poverty in Children With Leukemia
Increased risk of relapse seen for children receiving maintenance treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia living in extreme poverty
Novel Device Effective for Babies Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy
Newcastle Infant Dialysis Ultrafiltration System delivers accurate, controllable fluid removal and adequate clearance for babies under 8 kg
ADHD Tied to Higher Fracture Risk in Children
However, pharmacological treatment for ADHD may decrease this risk
26.7 Percent of 8-Year-Olds With Autism Have Profound Autism
Children with profound autism more likely to be female, from racial and ethnic minority groups, low socioeconomic status
