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Early exposure to air pollutants linked to high blood pressure in children, adolescents

A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, and their risk for high blood pressure as adults.

4 May 2021

Study underscores the importance of mental health screening in adolescents with hearing loss

A new study led by a University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher underscores the importance of screening adolescents with hearing loss for depression and anxiety.

4 May 2021

Uncertainty during first COVID-19 lockdown had negative impact on mental health

Many people in Switzerland experienced considerable psychological distress during the first COVID-19 lockdown from mid-March to the end of April 2020.

4 May 2021

Health anxiety in childhood and adolescence can become a permanent problem

Symptoms of health anxiety are common already during childhood and adolescence - and if the children do not receive the correct help, the anxiety can become a permanent problem with serious personal and socio-economic consequences.

3 May 2021

New NCCN patient guidelines on anemia and neutropenia published

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network announced today the publication of new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Anemia and Neutropenia, Low Red and White Blood Cell Counts funded by the NCCN Foundation and endorsed by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

3 May 2021

Vaccines can save lives and safeguard health and well-being

Effectively and safely protecting against disease--this is what makes vaccines a vital and successful public health tool that saves lives and safeguards health and well-being. Today, vaccines shield us from more than 20 life-threatening diseases.

30 Apr 2021

Evidence on effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for adolescents remains inconclusive

An increasing number of digital mental health interventions are designed for adolescents and young people with a range of mental health issues, but the evidence on their effectiveness is mixed, according to research by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Spark Street Advisors.

30 Apr 2021

Review: One-third of children develop post-concussion mental health issues

A third of children and adolescents develop a mental health problem after a concussion, which could persist for several years post-injury, according to a new literature review.

29 Apr 2021

Prenatal POP exposure may increase the risk of metabolic disorders in adolescence

Exposure before birth to persistent organic pollutants (POPs)-- organochlorine pesticides, industrial chemicals, etc.--may increase the risk in adolescence of metabolic disorders, such as obesity and high blood pressure.

29 Apr 2021

Risk factors for long COVID-19 in children

A new study describes the risk factors and outcomes of “long COVID-19” in a cohort of children who were hospitalized with COVID-19.

29 Apr 2021

Difficulties in diagnosing autism may be due to dynamic changes during child development

Researchers from the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that difficulties in diagnosing toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might be due to the dynamic nature of the disorder during child development.

29 Apr 2021

Israel study suggests elementary school reopenings are low-risk for COVID-19 transmission

Ever since COVID-19 first emerged with devastating ferocity, the emphasis has been on interrupting its spread until effective, safe and targeted antivirals and vaccines become available. The chief focus has been on non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), including school closures, social distancing and shelter in place orders.

27 Apr 2021

Global hemoglobin cut-off to define anemia overestimates disease burden in Indian children

Anemia rates among children and teenagers in India may be 20 per cent lower than currently reported as diagnosis is based on ethnically inappropriate blood count thresholds, a study argues.

27 Apr 2021

Study shows interrelation of mental health and physical activity for children during the lockdown

According to the Motorik-Modul-Längsschnittstudie (MoMo, Motor Module Longitudinal Study) of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Karlsruhe University of Education (PHKA), mental health of children and adolescents decreased during the first lockdown.

26 Apr 2021

Study uncovers a novel autoantigen in patients with narcolepsy type 1

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have identified influenza virus peptides that resemble human protein fragments and can cause an immune response against the body’s own cells due to cross-reactivity.

26 Apr 2021

NIAID establishes a clinical research network to improve understanding of childhood asthma

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded $10 million in first-year funding to establish a clinical research network called Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings (CAUSE).

23 Apr 2021

Youth with cognitive disabilities have potential to pursue a career in STEM, shows study

A new Portland State study challenges the idea that youth with cognitive disabilities are unable or lack potential to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

22 Apr 2021

Racial and ethnic diversity in schools influence student mental health, study finds

A Texas A&M researcher is discovering the demographic characteristics that can produce or lessen stress for racial and ethnic minority students in school settings.

20 Apr 2021

Study identifies strengths and specific challenges among young autistic drivers

A collaborative study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified clear strengths and a series of specific challenges autistic adolescents experience while learning to drive.

20 Apr 2021

Researchers reveal the effect of ultra-processed foods on skeleton development

A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has proven the linkages between ultra-processed foods and reduced bone quality, unveiling the damage of these foods particularly for younger children in their developing years.

19 Apr 2021

Adolescents News and Research

Early exposure to air pollutants linked to high blood pressure in children, adolescents

Study underscores the importance of mental health screening in adolescents with hearing loss

Uncertainty during first COVID-19 lockdown had negative impact on mental health

Health anxiety in childhood and adolescence can become a permanent problem

New NCCN patient guidelines on anemia and neutropenia published

Vaccines can save lives and safeguard health and well-being

Evidence on effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for adolescents remains inconclusive

Review: One-third of children develop post-concussion mental health issues

Prenatal POP exposure may increase the risk of metabolic disorders in adolescence

Risk factors for long COVID-19 in children

Difficulties in diagnosing autism may be due to dynamic changes during child development

Israel study suggests elementary school reopenings are low-risk for COVID-19 transmission

Global hemoglobin cut-off to define anemia overestimates disease burden in Indian children

Study shows interrelation of mental health and physical activity for children during the lockdown

Study uncovers a novel autoantigen in patients with narcolepsy type 1

NIAID establishes a clinical research network to improve understanding of childhood asthma

Youth with cognitive disabilities have potential to pursue a career in STEM, shows study

Racial and ethnic diversity in schools influence student mental health, study finds

Study identifies strengths and specific challenges among young autistic drivers

Researchers reveal the effect of ultra-processed foods on skeleton development

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