Pediatrics

 
New Findings Underscore Importance of Mental Health Screening in Adolescents Receiving Obesity Treatment
August 28, 2024

In a study of adolescents with obesity, symptoms of depression and eating disorders decreased over the course of a 52-week intensive behavioral intervention.

Suicide Rates in US Preteens: Daily Dose
August 27, 2024

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Undetected Mental Health Diagnoses in US Youth Suicides: Daily Dose
August 16, 2024

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Suicide Rates Increasing among US Preteens, Particularly among Girls, Black and Hispanic Youth
August 13, 2024

Following a decrease, suicide rates among US preteens increased annually by 8.2% from 2008 to 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study.

Reducing Screen Use Improves Mental Health in Youth: Daily Dose
August 06, 2024

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Mental Health Diagnoses Often Undetected in US Youth Who Die by Suicide, New Data Show
August 01, 2024

Three out of 5 US youths who died by suicide between 2010 and 2021 did not have a documented preceding mental health diagnosis, researchers reported.

Mediterranean Diet Tied to Improved Cardiometabolic Health in Youth: Daily Dose
July 29, 2024

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Family-Wide Limit on Screen Media Use Improves Youth Mental Health: RCT Findings
July 22, 2024

Limiting screen media use to 30 minutes per day or less for all family members improved mental health measures among youth aged 4 to 17 years in this randomized trial.

Prenatal RSV Vaccine Not Associated with Preterm Birth, According to First Real-World Data
July 09, 2024

Data from a study performed during the first season the shot was available expand on clinical trial evidence and support the safety of RSVpreF, authors wrote.

Seen in the ED: Popcorn Kernel
June 28, 2024

After performing a back blow maneuver on her 10-month-old daughter to dislodge a popcorn kernel, a mother arrives at the ED with the child in distress. What happened?