Tag: children
St. Vincent Healthcare aims to modernize critical care for children
St. Vincent is raising funds for a $2.3 million renovation that will update the unit and create more privacy for the children and families who use it.... read more
Neonatal Nurses: Helping the Tiniest Patients
In honor of National Neonatal Nurses Day, we interviewed five nurses in different facets of the field to give you a glimpse of what it’s like to be a neonatal nurse, including the challenges and rewards involved in caring... read more
5 Vaccine Myths Debunked
In the US, getting a child vaccinated is a must. You’ll see the vaccine requirement in schools, and even daycare. But just because it’s required doesn’t mean every parent agrees with it.... read more
New biomarker test helps detect autoimmune-induced neuropsychiatric disorders
A research team from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, led by Madeleine Cunningham, Ph.D., in conjunction with the National Institute of Mental Health, has developed the first-of-its-kind biomarker test to... read more
Children’s palliative care hit by nurse shortage
A worrying shortage of nurses working in children’s palliative care is having a negative impact on care, a charity has warned Nursing Times ahead of a new drive to promote the specialty.... read more
Language barriers impede treatment of children with special health care needs
Language barriers can have dangerous consequences for children with special health care needs, according to a new paper. Children with special health care needs account for two-thirds of pediatric hospital admissions and... read more
Hamilton researchers conduct ground-breaking new trial on pediatric fecal transplant for IBD
Hamilton researchers are conducting a ground-breaking new trial looking at fecal transplants to help treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children.... read more
New technology allows for connection between family and infants in neonatal ICU
Like many expectant parents, Rosa Perez and Robert Lagana prepared for the birth of their son. They decorated his room in a jungle theme, picked out baby essentials and settled on a hospital that was close to home.... read more
Texas toddler that died while under anesthesia didn't need dental procedure, attorney says
The mother of 14-month-old Daisy Lynn Torres has been wrought with grief since her baby girl died while under anesthesia during a dental procedure. The toddler had her baby teeth when her mom took her to Austin Children’s... read more
This Group of Moms Is Twice As Likely to Experience Postpartum Depression
Up to 1 in 7 women will experience postpartum depression - characterized by extreme sadness, anxiety, and guilt following childbirth - according to the American Psychological Association.... read more
