Pediatrics

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The age limit of such patients ranges from birth to 18. In countries where the age of majority is 18, this age limit may be from birth to age 17 (such as in Canada). A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician.
What is Pediatrics?

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. The word “paediatrics” means “healer of children”; they are derived from two Greek words: (pais = child) and (iatros = doctor or healer). Paediatrics is a relatively new medical specialty, developing only in the mid-19th century. Abraham Jacobi (1830–1919) is known as the father of paediatrics.

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Study finds successful treatment of childhood obesity lowers long-term health risks

Study finds successful treatment of childhood obesity lowers long-term health risks

Uncertainty surrounds effects of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for gender dysphoria

Uncertainty surrounds effects of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for gender dysphoria

As states diverge on immigration, hospitals say they won’t turn patients away

As states diverge on immigration, hospitals say they won’t turn patients away

Space research offers new hope for heart cell therapy

Space research offers new hope for heart cell therapy

Childhood obesity treatment reduces long-term health risks but not depression

Childhood obesity treatment reduces long-term health risks but not depression

New research identifies key subtype of bacterial vaginosis that increases chlamydia risk

New research identifies key subtype of bacterial vaginosis that increases chlamydia risk

Study reveals AI’s critical flaw in medical decision-making

Study reveals AI’s critical flaw in medical decision-making

A new strategy for enhancing the production of protein-based drugs

A new strategy for enhancing the production of protein-based drugs

New push for stricter chemical laws to shield kids from harmful exposure

New push for stricter chemical laws to shield kids from harmful exposure

Can medical schools funnel more doctors into the primary care pipeline?

Can medical schools funnel more doctors into the primary care pipeline?

Research explores molecular dynamics of CAR T cells in cancer treatment

Research explores molecular dynamics of CAR T cells in cancer treatment

Climate change threatens the mental well-being of youths. Here’s how to help them cope.

Climate change threatens the mental well-being of youths. Here’s how to help them cope.

Scientists discover new target for treating aggressive brain cancer

Scientists discover new target for treating aggressive brain cancer

Can fluoride affect IQ? Study points to risks but raises questions

Can fluoride affect IQ? Study points to risks but raises questions

Puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones rarely prescribed to transgender youth

Puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones rarely prescribed to transgender youth

Study reveals alarming rates of youth homelessness in Denver

Study reveals alarming rates of youth homelessness in Denver

Unveiling the role of gene inactivation in human disease

Unveiling the role of gene inactivation in human disease

New nasal swab test for diagnosing asthma subtypes in children

New nasal swab test for diagnosing asthma subtypes in children

CAR-T cells carry memory of past antigen encounters

CAR-T cells carry memory of past antigen encounters

UC Davis surgeon pioneers dual chamber leadless pacemaker in 13-year-old patient

UC Davis surgeon pioneers dual chamber leadless pacemaker in 13-year-old patient

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