Pediatrics

A Stanford Medicine study finds kangaroo care boosts brain development in premature infants, showing even brief skin-to-skin contact leads to better cognitive outcomes at 1 year.

A recent study highlights how a lack of reliable transportation significantly reduces influenza vaccination rates among pregnant individuals, underscoring the need for improved prenatal care access.

A recent study reveals a direct association between higher maternal body mass index and the risk of sudden unexpected infant death, underscoring the need for further research into the causal mechanisms.

A recent study reveals that children born to mothers with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are significantly more likely to develop strabismus.

Higher prenatal exposure to PM2.5 pollution is associated with reduced lung volume and airflow limitation in children, highlighting the critical impact of air pollution on in utero lung development.

A recent study reveals that while children exposed to maternal substance use face higher hospital costs up to age 20 years, out-of-home care significantly mitigates this financial burden.

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Incorporating maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination strategies into national immunization activities is crucial for sustaining elimination and reducing neonatal mortality worldwide, as highlighted by the latest CDC report.

The PreTRM test, a blood-based biomarker test for predicting preterm birth risk, has demonstrated significant efficacy in lowering severe neonatal morbidity and mortality, as reported by Sera Prognostics Inc.

In a recent study, the risks of autism and associated traits were reduced by adherence to a healthy prenatal diet, with plant-based diets showing the greatest effects.

A recent study reveals that maternal body mass index during pregnancy is associated with children's mid-childhood educational attainment, whereas maternal glucose status shows no significant impact.

A recent study reveals that expanding pregnancy prevention services in emergency department care may address the high incidence of unintended pregnancies.

A recent study reveals a significant increase in infant and neonatal mortality rates in Texas following the 2021 early-pregnancy abortion ban.

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A recent study found that maternal psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with reduced white matter and other brain volumes in newborns, highlighting potential long-term impacts on child development.

A recent study concludes that antibiotic use during pregnancy or infancy is not associated with increased risks of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disorder, or language disorder, though a slight increase in epilepsy risk was observed.

A recent study reveals that heat waves significantly elevate the rates of preterm and early-term births, highlighting a critical public health issue.

A recent study investigated the effects of antenatal tocolysis on neurodevelopmental outcomes among children aged 5.5 years following preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, revealing no significant differences in outcomes.

New research reveals that while nearly 1 in 5 sexual and gender minority youths experience changes in gender identity, these changes do not correlate with increased depressive symptoms.

Mary Claire B. Manske, MD, discusses her findings on the unexplained increased risk of brachial plexus birth injury among Black and Hispanic infants, highlighting the need for improved prenatal care and further research.

Explore the latest findings revealing vaccination rates among children aged 9 to 17 years, uncovering demographic disparities and highlighting the crucial role of vaccination in combating human papillomavirus infections and related health risks.

A recent study highlights the heightened risks of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality associated with combined cannabis and nicotine use during pregnancy, urging further investigation into their impact on short- and long-term outcomes.

A recent study reveals associations between concomitant histological fetal inflammatory response and adverse neonatal outcomes, urging further investigation into implications.

Dive into the rising prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents and young adults, exploring educational gaps, vaccination rates, and the imperative need for open conversations between patients and health care providers to combat stigma and enhance preventive care.

As teenagers become sexually active, are they fully educated on contraception and pregnancy?