Tag: Child Development
Maternal Epilepsy Does Not Affect Infant Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Secondary analyses showed exposure-dependent effects present on multiple cognitive measures, which varied by medication
Studies Explore Risks for Exposure to Antenatal Corticosteroids
Increased risk seen for serious infection during first 12 months of life and increased short-, long-term health outcomes
Pregnancy-Specific Alcohol Policies May Not Work
Most of these policies have no impact on infant injuries, morbidities
Study IDs Reference Levels for Serum Neurofilament Light Chain in Youth
Age-adjusted sNfL z scores are higher in children with neurological conditions versus healthy children
Neurodevelopmental Delay Seen in Offspring of Moms With Low Fiber Intake
Risk increased for delayed communication, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal-social skills
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Speech Delays in Young Children
Statement applies to children aged 5 years or younger about whom there are no concerns relating to speech or language
Whole-Genomic Sequencing Increases Molecular Diagnostic Yield
Genomic sequencing has higher yield than targeted gene sequencing for infants suspected of having genetic disorders
Exposure to COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Delayed Development at Age 5
Parental depression amplified association between pandemic and delayed development
2019 to 2021 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Developmental Disability
Prevalence of intellectual disability increased with age, while prevalence of other developmental delay declined with age
Socioeconomic Status Linked to Children’s White Matter Microstructure
Greater neighborhood disadvantage, lower household income linked to microstructural differences, with link partly due to obesity, cognition
