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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I am thrilled to share that our latest research article titled “Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Populations: A Global Health Crisis” has been accepted and published in the prestigious Library Progress International, a Scopus-indexed journal. 🌍📚 This article highlights the severe impact of Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) on children worldwide, including its links to conditions such as rickets, immune dysfunction, and respiratory infections. Despite global efforts, VDD remains a critical issue, especially in developing countries. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my esteemed colleagues Dr. Adarsh Somashekar, Dr. Venkat S. Reddy, and Dr. Sachin Padman for their invaluable contributions in making this research possible. Together, we aim to bring global attention to the pressing need for better prevention and treatment strategies for VDD in pediatric populations. As a researcher, pediatrician, and community health advocate, I am committed to raising awareness about Vitamin D deficiency and its far-reaching consequences on child health. 📝 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9tZ5KcJ Stay tuned for more insights, and feel free to reach out to discuss how we can work together to address this global health crisis! #VitaminD #PediatricHealth #GlobalHealth #Research #CommunityHealth #ScopusIndexed #VitaminDDeficiency #ChildHealth #PublicHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare

IAPFS is pleased to announce the April webinar. Topic: Nomenclature: ARFID And PFD Presented by: William Sharp, PhD and Praveen Goday, MD Abstract: Criteria for ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder) and PFD (pediatric feeding disorder) overlap, but they are not the same. ARFID is a psychological diagnosis whereas PFD is a medical diagnosis. Individual practitioners may use the terms differently. The criteria for ARFID has changed over time. All of this lends to complexity in patient care and clinical research. There are also billing implications. Learner Outcomes: – Contrast ARFID and PFD criteria. – Apply ARFID and PFD criteria to patient diagnosis. – Explain ARFID and PFD criteria to design treatment plans. IAPFS is excited to be able to share that CEUs and CME’s will be available for this webinar! To register, go to the IAPFS webinars page at https://lnkd.in/gj7PRQeM. #IAPFS #pediatricnutritionist #pediatricnutrition #pediatricpsychology #slpeeps #pediatricoccupationaltherapist #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatricdietitian #pediatricgastroenterology #callitpfd #pediatricfeedingdisorder #pediatricfeeding #pediatricfeedingdifficulties #pediatricfeedingdisorders #pediatricfeedingdisorderawareness #pediatricfeedingandswallowing #arfid

Gus Gear is proud to highlight the work of Claire Reilly, a PhD candidate from The University of Queensland’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Claire took first place in the 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition with her presentation: The Silent Struggle: Temporary tube feeding management in children. We know the complexities families face when managing temporary feeding tubes at home. Claire’s research aims to bridge the gaps between families, clinicians, and health services, providing tools and resources to improve outcomes and reduce the strain on caregivers. Let’s continue to support advancements that improve care for patients and their families. #HealthcareProfessionals #Pediatrics #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareProviders #HPN #ClinicalResearch #PatientCare #DaretoBeRare #HealthcareSolutions #PatientSafety #LifeWithoutLimits #ChallengeWhatsPossible #PatientEmpowerment [Image description: Children playing outside, backlit by sunset.]

🧽📦⏱️ (Disclaimer: I am frustrated as I listen to presentations at a scientific meeting) As a doctor and scientist in #womenshealth, I could write a book about this but will leave it at this post. Our own organizations, societies, funding agencies and instituons have failed women in not being more proactive about the need to focus on biology to advance #womenshealth. Similarly, too many investigators get stuck on the hamster wheel of wanting/needing funding and become reluctant to challenge current approaches to advance science and health for women. A huge issue is this👇🏻 Funding, supporting and conducting clinical trials in #womenshealth, #pregnancy health and #gynecological health with interventions that have ❗️NOT ❗️been proven to be a critical part of the #biology that drives the disease of interest is a key reason that we have failed to advance health in all these #female specific areas. 👉🏻 Critical and dwindling research 💰are being spent on trials that unnecessary burden patients and will not advance health. 👉🏻 Revealing biology that drives health & disease for women must be the funding priority (Steps off soap box….)

Known as ‘forever chemicals,’ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be found in various everyday items like cookware and umbrellas ☂️ “PFAS constitute a large family of man-made chemicals that persist for a long time in the environment and can accumulate in our bodies,” said Ling-Wei Chen, an Adjunct Research Scientist at the A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP), formerly the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS). Chen and colleagues at A*STAR IHDP were part of a collaborative multinational study that aimed to determine whether PFAS exposure before birth affected newborns and young children 👧🏻 Drawing from extensive data on the Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) cohort, the researchers found that babies exposed to newer short-chain PFAS had more belly fat at birth, although this did not persist as they aged. Head to the comments section for the link to the complete article 👇 --- #scicomm #science #technology #STEM #research #innovation #ASTAR #HHP #IHDP #GUSTO #PFAS #clinicalscience #pediatrics #childrenshealth

📢 New Study Alert: One in Five Children is Overweight Today we would like to share a recent study published in JAMA Paediatrics: "Global Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". Key Findings: 📈 Rising Rates: The study reveals that the prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity has seen a dramatic increase, with a global rate of 8.5%. The issue is more pronounced in high-income countries and those with higher Human Development Index (HDI) scores. 🔍 Risk Factors: Obesity in children is influenced by a complex mix of inherent, behavioural, environmental, and sociocultural factors. Key contributors include poor dietary habits, lack of physical activity, and socio-economic status. 🏥 Health Implications: The study highlights significant comorbidities associated with childhood obesity, including a higher risk of hypertension, depression, and other chronic conditions. These findings underscore the critical need for comprehensive intervention strategies that address behavioural, environmental, and sociocultural factors. Effective measures must involve policymakers, healthcare providers, educators, and communities working together to create supportive environments for healthy living. And this is exactly what HealthyW8 is trying to achieve! 💙 💚 🔗 Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/duyZ2yzy #ChildhoodObesity #ObesityPrevention #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Pediatrics #HealthAwareness #PreventiveCare #Research #HorizonEurope #EUfunded #HealthierEurope #HealthierWorld 

A new study from Monash University has found that severe COVID-19 infections during pregnancy may lead to neurodevelopmental delays in infants. The research, led by A/Prof. Rachel Hill and Prof Suresh Sundram from the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, emphasises the need for protecting pregnant women from severe viral infections and offers potential new ways to identify at-risk infants. Full article here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gwTVpm This research has been made possible through support from One in Five, the Australian Neuroscience Society, and Illumina. To support or participate in this ongoing research contact A/Prof. Rachel Hill #MedicalResearch #Neuroscience #MaternalHealth #Research #MonashUniversity #ClinicalSciences Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

I am so delighted to share that my latest research, co-authored with a group of esteemed collaborators, has been published in the Q1-ranked journal, Pharmacy Practice. Title: Pediatric Obesity and Its Long-Term Health Consequences: Ways to Decrease Burden and Enhance Health-Related Quality of Life in Early Days This study addresses the global challenge of childhood obesity, exploring its long-term health consequences and proposing effective strategies to enhance health-related quality of life outcomes #(HRQoL) in early childhood. Key highlights include ⬇️: 1️⃣ The role of family-based interventions. 2️⃣ Innovations using digital health technologies. 3️⃣ The importance of policy and environmental changes. 4️⃣ Practical, culturally sensitive solutions for prevention. This work represents an important step toward reducing the burden of pediatric obesity and improving the well-being of children globally. Thank you to everyone who supported this journey. Together, let’s continue to inspire and drive impactful change in #PEDIATRIC healthcare!

Just presented to the American Academy of Pediatrics Chapter 3 Adolescent Health Committee on Climate Change and Youth Health: Clinical Implications for Pediatricians 🌍 ✅ Today's youth will experience 7x more climate events in their lifetime ✅ 75% of young people feel climate change will affect their future ✅ Over 45% report daily impacts on their lives from climate anxiety ✅ Communities of color experience 14% greater pollution exposure ✅ ✅ Wildfire smoke s 10x more harmful to children's respiratory health than other sources What We as Pediatricians Can Do: Transition to clean energy sources Reduce medical waste Use telehealth when appropriate Create extreme weather protocols Build referral networks with climate-aware mental health providers With Our Patients: Screen for both physical and mental health impacts. "How do you feel when you hear news about climate change?" "Has worry about climate change affected your sleep?" "Have you noticed patterns between weather changes and your symptoms?" Guide families on safety plans Help develop emergency preparedness plans Discuss media consumption boundaries Support positive environmental engagement Connect youth to local climate action groups Special attention needed for: Children with chronic respiratory conditions Those dependent on medical technology Athletes and outdoor workers Communities with limited green space The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes climate change as a critical child health issue. As pediatricians, we have both the opportunity and responsibility to address this challenge through clinical care, advocacy, and system-level change. Chanelle Coble-Sadaphal Dina Romo Tatiana Ndjatou Proud to be part of a medical community taking action on this critical issue. What steps is your practice taking to address climate change? #Pediatrics #ClimateChange #ChildHealth #Advocacy #PublicHealth #YouthMentalHealth

🌐www.ImageSim.com If saving children’s lives is a public health priority, universal pediatric readiness should be viewed as a public good worthy of investment. Those communities with the greatest need for improvement also tend to have fewer resources to do so, and thus larger regional and state policies may be needed to reduce inequities in pediatric emergency care, and ultimately childhood mortality. Indeed, prior work has shown that hospitals with higher wPRS scores have fewer racial disparities in pediatric emergency care treatment compared with hospitals with lower readiness.10 Nelson Mandela said that “there can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children. Click below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eSUw8_26 #ImageSim #cme #medicalresearch #researchpaper #pediatric #patient #healthinformation #healthcare #clinicians #healthcareprofessionals