Tag: Child Development
Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Tied to Respiratory Infections in Children
However, no negative impact seen on emergency department or urgent care visits, otitis media episodes, or asthma exacerbations
Higher Gestational Age Tied to Better Education Outcomes
Findings reported for children at age 9 years, even among those born at early versus late term
One in Four Parents Concerned Their Young Child Not Reaching Milestones
Most parents reach out to health care providers or child care providers for advice
Cognitive Outcomes Studied for In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Meds
No significant differences in language development seen at age 2 years for children born to mothers with epilepsy
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Described for Children Born Preterm
Children born at 24 to 26, 27 to 31, and 32 to 34 weeks have considerable rates of moderate/severe disabilities at age 5
Cognitive Deficits in Childhood Tied to Later Mental Health Disorders
Authors say early cognitive interventions in childhood may lessen risk for subsequent symptoms
Even Moderate Caffeine Intake in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller Babies
Consuming more than 50 mg of caffeine per day (the amount in about half a cup of coffee) linked to lower birth weight
Mothers’ Diet in Pregnancy Tied to Children’s Later Weight Gain
Pregnancy diet with higher inflammatory potential tied to accelerated body mass index trajectories in childhood
Patterns of Operated Cryptorchidism in France Explored
Increased incidence seen in boys younger than 7 years of age; main cluster of cases located in industrial area in Northern France
AAN: Fetal Exposure to Antiseizure Meds Has No Neuropsychological Impact
No difference found in primary outcome of Verbal Index score at age 3 years with fetal exposure to ASM or for those born to healthy women
