Kids getting hurt by guns is a big problem. Many kids end up in the emergency room because of this. A hospital can help them and their families deal with this trauma. This is what a hospital-based violence intervention program does. They try to lower the chances of these kids getting hurt again.
Hyper IgE Syndrome, also called Job's syndrome, is a rare condition. It messes with the immune system. Kids with this syndrome get sick often and have high levels of a certain antibody. This antibody is called immunoglobulin E. Most people know about the lung and body-wide problems it causes. Howeve
In the heart of Brooklyn, a new mental health clinic has just opened its doors. This isn't just any clinic; it's the first of its kind for a company that's making waves in pediatric mental health care. The clinic is located at 32 Court St. and started seeing patients last Monday. It's part of a bigg
Pediatric scrupulosity is a complex issue that often goes unnoticed. It is a condition where children experience excessive guilt and worry about religious or moral matters. Up to one-third of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) deal with this. It is a condition where people feel guilty
There is a silent struggle happening in many low-income countries. Young children are dealing with pain that often goes unnoticed and poorly understood. This pain is not just physical but can be a sign of deeper, long-term health issues. One of these issues is systemic chronic inflammation (SCI), wh
When a group of professionals from different fields came together to discuss a new law on forced psychiatric treatment, they faced a tough challenge. The team had to deal with a big disagreement about using a certain restraint technique. This situation provided a unique chance to see how teams handl
Many premature babies face a serious risk: retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This condition is the top cause of avoidable blindness in children globally. The good news is that if caught early, blindness from ROP can be prevented. The bad news is that spotting ROP in time is tough, especially in plac
VHL disease is a genetic condition that can cause tumors to form in various parts of the body. It is often studied in adults, but what about kids and teens? There is not much data on how VHL disease affects younger people. This makes it hard to know how to keep an eye on and manage the condition in
The world of viruses is vast and mysterious. In the realm of hospitals, young patients often battle more than meets the eye. A study focused on the tiny, unseen viruses that can affect the respiratory system of children who are hospitalized. These viruses are part of what is known as the respirat
Bariatric surgery has been a top choice for tackling obesity. It offers substantial and lasting weight loss. For instance, procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass have shown impressive results. After a decade, these surgeries can lead to a total weight loss of 23. 4% and 26. 9%, respec
