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Model Estimates Routine Child Vaccine Doses Missed During 2020

Pandemic-related disruptions in routine childhood vaccine coverage occurred worldwide in 2020, with the highest disruptions seen in April 2020.

Gender- and Ethnic-Specific Trends in Suicidality Among Adolescents in the US Between 1991-2019

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Jessica Nye, PhD

It is known that disparities exist among US adolescent suicide death rates by sex, race, and ethnicity. Study researchers look at suicidal ideation and attempts amidst these same parameters from 1991 and 2019.

Trajectories of Pain Symptoms From Early Childhood to Adolescence Impacted by Certain Distinct Life Experiences

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Jessica Nye, PhD

One of the objectives of this study was to examine how early childhood factors at the individual-, parental-, and family-level predict pain trajectories.

Face Masks May Expose Children to Higher Carbon Dioxide Levels

Carbon dioxide levels among children wearing face masks may exceed healthy limits.

Physical Punishment of Children Does More Harm Than Good

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Heather R. Johnson

A narrative review summarized the findings of 69 prospective longitudinal studies to inform practitioners and policy makers about the outcomes of physical punishment and identified 7 key themes.

Increasing Rates of Suicide Among Black Youth Exhorts the Need for Research

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Tylar Stanley

Clinicians writing about the rising rates of suicide and suicidal behaviors among Black youth address the lack of suitable available data and call for the need to mobilize research for prevention.

Nonpharmacologic Interventions Effective for Pediatric Migraine

Components of nonpharmacologic interventions may be effective for treating pediatric migraine.

VR Game Reduces Self-Reported Pain Scores During Burn Dressing Changes Among Children

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers sought to determine whether smartphone-based virtual reality (VR) games are effective in reducing pain among pediatric patients in real-world burn clinics.

Total Opioid Prescription Down for Children, Young Adults in the US

Total opioid prescriptions have decreased in patients under 25 years of age, but opioids remain commonly dispensed.

Adolescent Insomnia and Pain Bidirectional Relationship Mediated by Mood

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers assessed longitudinal studies to determine the mediational role of mood as well as the directionality of effects between sleep, pain, and mood.