Healthcare News
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.
Researchers link snoring to behavioral problems in adolescents without declines in cognition
Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but they do not have any decline in their cognitive abilities, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).
