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Children with cognitive, emotional disabilities more likely to be suspended, expelled
Children with emotional or cognitive disabilities were more likely to report being suspended or expelled from school compared with children with physical disabilities or no disabilities, according to findings in Academic Pediatrics.“Our study draws attention to the alarmingly large disparities for use of serious school discipline with youth who have disabilities vs. those who do not,” Christine James, PhD, LSW, adjunct professor at Rutgers University School of Social Work and director of the Community Health Worker Collective at Jefferson Collaborative for Health Equity in Philadelphia, told Healio.
Meniscus tears in kids and teens are on the rise. What s the best treatment?
Knee injuries like meniscus tears are occurring more often in young people. UC Davis Health pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Brian Haus is leading a North American study to determine what treatment is best for young athletes with meniscus tears.
Femoral fractures in non-accidental trauma and child abuse: biomechanical perspective and insights
Physical abuse remains a global problem that affects children in every country, from every ethnic group, and of all social backgrounds.
Prenatal acetaminophen may be linked to childhood ADHD diagnosis, more review needed
Acetaminophen exposure detected in second-trimester blood samples was tied to higher childhood ADHD odds. The observed ADHD risk was higher only for girls.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to more severe OSA in pediatric patients
Prior to adjustment, researchers found a link between vitamin D deficiency and four patient characteristics, including high apnea-hypopnea index. This relationship continued to be observed following adjustment.
