Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTParents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules. New research findings challenge the fears parents have been hearing for years...
Genetic diagnosis helpful for guiding care of hearing loss in children: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Genetic diagnosis is now sufficiently advanced to empower its integration into precision medical care for childhood-onset hearing loss, says a...
Ketorolac safe perioperative analgesic in children undergoing hypospadias repair Aditi15 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology has concluded that ketorolac use is not associated with increased unplanned encounters in...
Higher step count may not offset obesity associated with increased screen time in kids: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance for evaluating and treating obesity last month, recommending proactive treatment for children...
Single dose of silver diamine fluoride as effective as dental sealants in preventing 80 percent of cavities Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTSilver diamine fluoride is a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of teeth to prevent cavities or keep them from worsening.Researchers have found...
Covid vaccination in pregnancy protects infants against infection and hospital admission Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Feb 2023 10:30 AM ISTAccording to a new canadian study two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective...
Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, according to a...
Exposure to wildfire smoke increases risk of going into labor prematurely Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTThe detrimental effects of poor air quality on a person's health are well documented. But it's effect on preterm birth which is one of the leading...
Higher incidence of acne among preadolescent girls linked to high BMI Dr. Shravani Dali12 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTHigher acne incidence among preadolescent girls linked to high BMI suggests a new study published in Pediatric Dermatology.Researchers have found in a...
Breastfeeding may reduce arsenic exposure in infants in arsenic-contaminated areas Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTArsenic contamination is a significant threat to human health in many parts of the world. Exposure to high levels of arsenic has been associated with...
Outdoor play can mitigate the adverse neurodevelopmental effects of higher screen time in kids: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTJapan: Outdoor play can mitigate the association between higher screen time and suboptimal neurodevelopment, according to new research from Japan,...
Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contributes to dental caries in infancy: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Feb 2023 11:15 AM ISTBrazil: A recent study has suggested early feeding practices to prevent dental caries and promote breastfeeding while avoiding sugar consumption in...
