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Viral meningitis may induce developmental delays in kids
A mild developmental delay may occur following an infection of viral meningitis in preschool children, according to a study, noting that targeted follow-up must be considered.
Viral meningitis may induce developmental delays in kids
08 Oct 2024
In utero exposure to flu spells increased risk of childhood seizures
Infants born to mothers who contracted influenza infection during pregnancy are at heightened risk of seizures, particularly febrile seizures, during childhood, according to a large study.
In utero exposure to flu spells increased risk of childhood seizures
03 Oct 2024
Can neurologic manifestations predict poor outcomes in young SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C patients?
A prospective cohort study has shown that in patients aged <18 years hospitalized for acute SARS-CoV-2-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), neurologic manifestations during the infection are common and may predispose them more to new neurocognitive or functional morbidity at discharge.
Can neurologic manifestations predict poor outcomes in young SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C patients?
03 Oct 2024
Maternal food insecurity tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes
Pregnant women with food insecurity are at greater risk of developing some adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as mental health problems and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), suggests a study.
Maternal food insecurity tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes
02 Oct 2024
Autism risk in children not heightened by COVID-19 pandemic exposure
Children born during the COVID-19 pandemic or to mothers with history of prenatal SARS-CoV-2 infection are not at increased risk of autism compared with their counterparts who were born before the pandemic or have no exposure to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection, as reported in a cohort study.