researchers found that limited English proficiency, a lack of health information translated into Spanish, and systemic racism often undermines care of patients with Down syndrome.
Video games have become a favorite activity for children. Atilla Ceranoglu, MD, shares tips on how to help your child build good digital media habits while playing their favorite video games, social media outlets, or the internet.
This study found that 78% of white families received early referrals to a Down Syndrome support group in Ohio compared to 9% of minority families.
Experts from the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General for Children debunk common myths about the disease.
A review of claims data from 4.7M publicly insured youths in 15 states found that only 2% of those with alcohol use disorder (AUD) were prescribed medication
A team of researchers led by Davida M. Schiff, MD, director of Perinatal and Family Based Substance Use Disorders Care at Massachusetts General Hospital, conducted a study to learn more about the impact of regulations on pregnant and postpartum individuals with OUD. Their findings were recently published in the Maternal and Child Health Journal.
Jacqueline Toscano, MA, CCC-SLP, discusses how to support bilingual and multilingual language development in children with the understanding that “one size does not fit all.”
Jennifer Maietta, MS, CCC-SLP, and Emma Hill, MS, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologists at Mass General for Children, share how to help toddlers and preschoolers build language skills and expand their vocabulary.
Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, from the Mass General Down Syndrome Program and colleagues recently published a literature review in the European Journal of Human Genetics, titled Down syndrome screening and diagnosis practices in Europe, United States, Australia, and New Zealand from 1990–2021.
Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents. Michael R. Flaherty, DO, presents evidenced-based strategies to keep teen drivers safe from risks, including technological distractions.
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