As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in British Columbia, a critical question remains on the role babies, children, teens and young adults play in transmission of the novel coronavirus. Dr. Manish Sadarangani, associate professor in the UBC department of pediatrics…
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2009 to 2018 saw increase in incidence of NAFLD in children
(HealthDay)—From 2009 to 2018, there was an increase in the incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among children, although many still remain undiagnosed, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Pediatrics. Amandeep K. Sahota, M.D., from the…
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Children face extensive wait times for costly private mental health support
Parents are facing extensive wait times and substantial out-of-pocket costs when seeking private mental health support for their children, according to a new study. The research led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the Journal of…
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Mental health ED visits in children up mid-March to October 2020
(HealthDay)—From mid-March to October 2020, there was an increase in the proportion of mental health-related emergency department visits among children and adolescents, according to research published in the Nov. 13 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Vitamin D lessens symptoms of severe eczema in children
Vitamin D supplementation eased the symptoms experienced by children with severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema, in a recent randomized controlled trial published in Pharmacology Research & Perspectives. Investigators reported on the results of 86 patients with the inflammatory skin condition…
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Children produce different antibodies in response to SARS-CoV-2
Children and adults produce different types and amounts of antibodies in response to infection with the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found. The differences in antibodies suggest…
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Hospital Outcomes Worse for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2020 — Among children who are hospitalized, pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with longer length of stay (LOS) and increased costs compared with other chronic illnesses, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in…
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Autism triggers nonverbal manifestation of GI symptoms in children
(HealthDay)—Developmental and behavioral functioning often associated with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such as sensory sensitivity, aggression, and sleep disorders, may be linked to a nonverbal manifestation of gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a study recently published in Autism…
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Just 17% of children with coronavirus are hospitalized
Just 17% of children with coronavirus are hospitalized – and most don’t get any sicker than they would with flu, study suggests New research found ‘no statistical difference’ between rates of hospitalization, ICU admission or mechanical ventilation for children with…
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Parents of bereaved children are also heroes of the pandemic: They can help build resilience in kids
The death of a parent is one of the most traumatic events that can happen to a child. Sadly, during the pandemic losing a mother or father to the coronavirus has been a reality for too many. But research shows…
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