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Hearing loss in newborns and toddlers: when to worry
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, approximately 300 newborns each year in the state have an inherited disorder that could be identified through screening. Hearing loss is the most...
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Play ball — but protect young athletes from overuse injuries
The rates of injury for baseball and softball are relatively low compared to other sports, but the degree of injury severity is relatively high. To protect young athletes, the American Academy of...
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Snoring linked to behavior problems in children
Children who snore or who have other sleep-related breathing problems are more likely to have behavioral problems years later, says a new study to be published in the April 2012 issue of Pediatrics....
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New findings on what may lead kids to binge drinking
A recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that that the more exposure teens had to alcohol use in movies, the more likely they were to binge drink. The age, affluence and...
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Understanding pediatric sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
Would you recognize the warning signs of pediatric sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)? If not treated in minutes, SCA can result in death. In a new policy statement to be published online on Monday, March 26,...
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Bike safety rodeo this Saturday, March 31
Every three days a child in the United States is killed while riding a bicycle. Every single day, 100 children are treated in emergency rooms for bicycle-related head injuries. Proper helmet use...
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Reacting to an autism diagnosis: what’s next?
Parents may feel alone in the initial months after their child's diagnosis, and may need to build a new network of support for the road ahead. Early intervention for children diagnosed with autism...
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What are synthetic cannabinoids? Free webinar for parents
According to Monitoring the Future, an ongoing study of American youth conducted by the University of Michigan and funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) , daily use of marijuana is at a...
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Kids who are bullied less likely to be physically active
Children who are bullied by their peers endure great emotional pain and suffering. Staying active has emotional benefits, too. Courtesy YMCA of the East Bay, Oakland, CA But a new study, to be...
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Smoker in the family? Pediatricians can help
There’s good news on second-hand smoke exposure among middle schoolers and teens, according to a new study issued this week by the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP). Data reviewed by the National...
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