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Eating disorders in epilepsy linked to psychiatric comorbidities

09 Sep 2023

Eating disorders may occur among teens with epilepsy, especially those with psychiatric comorbidities, such as depression, anxiety, and suicidality, according to a study.

Eating disorders in epilepsy linked to psychiatric comorbidities

09 Sep 2023

Too much screen time in early childhood may delay development

09 Sep 2023 by

Children who spend greater screen time at age 1 are more likely to have developmental delays in communication and problem-solving at ages 2 and 4 years, according to a study.

Too much screen time in early childhood may delay development

09 Sep 2023

Paternal depression linked to subsequent offspring depression

08 Sep 2023

Children who are exposed to paternal depression are at increased risk of depression, as shown in a study.

Paternal depression linked to subsequent offspring depression

08 Sep 2023

Severe bronchiolitis in infancy tied to reduced lung function in childhood

07 Sep 2023

Infants with severe bronchiolitis are at heightened risk of having decreased lung function at age 6 years, according to a study.

Severe bronchiolitis in infancy tied to reduced lung function in childhood

07 Sep 2023

Frailty ups hospitalization cost, death risk in paediatric cancer patients

06 Sep 2023

Frailty is associated with greater treatment cost and mortality among hospitalized children with cancer, suggests a US study, noting the need for further research on frailty-based risk stratification, as well as individualized intervention to improve patient outcomes.

Frailty ups hospitalization cost, death risk in paediatric cancer patients

06 Sep 2023

Sports participation beneficial for long-term mental health in children

06 Sep 2023 by

Children who regularly participate in sports have better long-term psychosocial well-being, with team sports being more beneficial than individual sports, an 8-year longitudinal study has shown.

Sports participation beneficial for long-term mental health in children

06 Sep 2023

Postnatal SSRI treatment helps with postnatal depression–associated problems

06 Sep 2023

Treating postnatal depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be beneficial for both mothers and their children in the long term, with a recent study showing that SSRIs can reduce the risk of several negative outcomes, such as maternal depression and child behavioural problems, according to a study.

Postnatal SSRI treatment helps with postnatal depression–associated problems

06 Sep 2023

At which dose does cannabis become toxic to kids?

03 Sep 2023

Ingestion of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from edible cannabis at ≥1.7 mg/kg can lead to significant toxicity in young children, according to a study.

At which dose does cannabis become toxic to kids?

03 Sep 2023

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 August 2023)

01 Sep 2023

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 August 2023 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 August 2023)

01 Sep 2023

What is the leading cause of blindness in children?

31 Aug 2023

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) appears to be the leading cause of childhood blindness, reveals a recent study in the US. More than half of these blind patients have had a treatable cause of blindness.

What is the leading cause of blindness in children?

31 Aug 2023

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Eating disorders in epilepsy linked to psychiatric comorbidities

Eating disorders in epilepsy linked to psychiatric comorbidities

Too much screen time in early childhood may delay development

Too much screen time in early childhood may delay development

Paternal depression linked to subsequent offspring depression

Paternal depression linked to subsequent offspring depression

Severe bronchiolitis in infancy tied to reduced lung function in childhood

Severe bronchiolitis in infancy tied to reduced lung function in childhood

Frailty ups hospitalization cost, death risk in paediatric cancer patients

Frailty ups hospitalization cost, death risk in paediatric cancer patients

Sports participation beneficial for long-term mental health in children

Sports participation beneficial for long-term mental health in children

Postnatal SSRI treatment helps with postnatal depression–associated problems

Postnatal SSRI treatment helps with postnatal depression–associated problems

At which dose does cannabis become toxic to kids?

At which dose does cannabis become toxic to kids?

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 August 2023)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 August 2023)

What is the leading cause of blindness in children?

What is the leading cause of blindness in children?