Asthma associated with memory issues in children
Findings indicate asthma in children correlates with memory issues, suggesting early onset may hinder cognitive growth and executive function development.
Practical tool helps predict epilepsy risk in venous stroke patients
A practical calculator that predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke is presented in a study from the University of Gothenburg and others.
Continuous Medicaid enrollment linked to lower risk of late-stage lymphoma diagnosis
Continuous enrollment in Medicaid was associated with a lower rate of a late-stage lymphoma diagnosis in children and adolescents/young adults (AYAs).
Everyday physical activity provides immediate benefits for brain health
Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia over the long-term.
New calculator predicts epilepsy risk after venous stroke
A practical calculator that predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke is presented in a study from the University of Gothenburg and others. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young adults.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provides strong protection against MIS-C in children aged 5–17
Research indicates the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine effectively reduces MIS-C incidence in children, supporting vaccination as a critical public health measure.
Limited impact of prenatal COVID-19 exposure on child neurodevelopmental outcomes
Research shows prenatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 linked to slight regulatory behavior improvements in infants, but no significant neurodevelopmental impacts.
Asthma may place children at risk of memory difficulties
Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study.
Discrimination may drive postpartum weight retention in Black women
Researchers have been unable to explain why after giving birth, Black patients are two to three times as likely to retain or gain additional weight compared to their white counterparts, even when pre-pregnancy weight and gestational-weight trajectories are comparable.
Early RSV vaccination in pregnancy provides best protection for newborns
Current guidelines recommend that pregnant people receive a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-;which typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most adults but can be deadly for infants-;during weeks 32–36 of pregnancy.
Novel calculator predicts risk of epilepsy after rare stroke
A practical calculator predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young adults.
Study links asthma to memory deficits in children
Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis.
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