Tag: Child Development
In Utero Exposure to COVID-19 Not Tied to Later Neurodevelopmental Issues
Findings seen for offspring evaluated through 24 months postpartum
Preschool Outdoor Play Time Tied to Lower Risk for Later Obesity
Findings seen for outdoor play at age 2.5 years and subsequent body mass index at age 7 years
EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System
Maternal Short Sleep Duration Linked to Neurodevelopmental Delay in Boys
SSD during pregnancy linked to neurodevelopmental delay in boys, with association partly mediated by cord blood C-peptide
Childhood Trauma Tied to Worse Health, Risks Later in Life
Association exists in a sex- and childhood stressor-specific manner
Childhood BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Schizophrenia
Direct causal effect of childhood BMI on schizophrenia seen in Mendelian randomization analyses, independent of adulthood BMI
Sensitivity, Specificity of M-CHAT-R/F for Autism Acceptable for Preemies
Highest positive predictive value seen for children born extremely preterm and those born at term
Greater Tablet Use at 3.5 Years Tied to More Anger, Frustration at 4.5 years
More anger, frustration at 4.5 years tied to greater tablet use at 5.5 years
Context of Screen Use in Children Should Be Considered in Recommendations
Type, content, co-use, and purpose of use should be considered beyond screen time
Neuro/Psych Diagnoses Prevalent in Children With Medical Complexity
Findings highlight importance of addressing neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions in this population
