[ad_1] Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Stanford Medicine-led study has found. The finding, which will be published Aug. 29 in JAMA Network Open, highlights a gap in medical care for 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD….
[ad_1] “I like dribbling best, taking guys on and leaving them in the dust,” he said. “I like creating chances for my teammates, and scoring goals, of course. The field is a great place for me to show my creativity and imagination.” Seventeen-year-old Yujin Kikuchi loves the competitive rush he gets while playing soccer. The…
[ad_1] Most research suggests that opioid overdoses involving multiple substances in the United States typically occur among people ages 25-54. However, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and Mass General Brigham for Children indicates that polysubstance-involved opioid overdoses are also prevalent among youth. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the…
[ad_1] Breastfeeding is a natural way to nourish your baby, and success often depends on preparation, understanding, and support. Julia Selezneva, MD, a pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health – Pediatrics (formerly Altos Pediatric Associates) in Los Altos, shares her insights to help you navigate your breastfeeding journey…
[ad_1] Children residing in “very low-opportunity” neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to be hospitalized for gun injuries than those living in the most advantaged areas, reports a new multi-state study published in Pediatrics. The study also found that most hospitalizations for gun injuries among children under 18 are the result of unintentional…
[ad_1] For much of the 20th century it was thought that the adult brain was incapable of regeneration. This view has since shifted dramatically and neurogenesis – the birth of new neurons – is now a widely accepted phenomenon in the adult brain, offering promising avenues for treating many neurological conditions. One of the main…
[ad_1] Before arriving at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford for a stem cell transplant, Phoenix McKenna loved to play sports. Phoenix and her family decided on a stem cell, or bone marrow, transplant to cure her aplastic anemia, a bone marrow failure disorder in which the body doesn’t produce enough red blood cells, white blood…
[ad_1] School connectedness buffers against depression symptoms associated with being a victim of peer bullying in adolescence, according to a study published in BMC Public Health. School connectedness was measured by the degrees of inclusiveness, closeness, happiness and safety of adolescents within the school environment. We found that peer bullying during adolescence was associated with…
[ad_1] The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has published a new position statement that provides best-practice guidance for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using transcatheter occlusion (tcPDA) in premature infants. Published in JSCAI, “SCAI Position Statement on Transcatheter Occlusion of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Premature Infants” offers a practical framework in four…
[ad_1] For parents of school-aged children, the fall to-do list can seem ever-growing. Buy school supplies. Fill out endless school forms. Block off parent-teacher nights. Do the kids’ tennis shoes still fit? Somewhere, at some point, you might remember flu shots. Get your flu shot. Get their flu shots. Or should you? Can you? Is…