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Can neurologic manifestations predict poor outcomes in young SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C patients?
A prospective cohort study has shown that in patients aged <18 years hospitalized for acute SARS-CoV-2-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), neurologic manifestations during the infection are common and may predispose them more to new neurocognitive or functional morbidity at discharge.
Can neurologic manifestations predict poor outcomes in young SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C patients?
03 Oct 2024
Maternal food insecurity tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes
Pregnant women with food insecurity are at greater risk of developing some adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as mental health problems and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), suggests a study.
Maternal food insecurity tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes
02 Oct 2024
Autism risk in children not heightened by COVID-19 pandemic exposure
Children born during the COVID-19 pandemic or to mothers with history of prenatal SARS-CoV-2 infection are not at increased risk of autism compared with their counterparts who were born before the pandemic or have no exposure to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection, as reported in a cohort study.
Autism risk in children not heightened by COVID-19 pandemic exposure
29 Sep 2024
Lack of funds, staffing problem hinder program for kids with obesity
Several barriers on the system and organizational levels disrupt the continuous implementation of SmartMoves, an evidence-based intensive health behaviour and lifestyle treatment (IHBLT) program, for children with obesity, a study has shown.
