Prenatal opioid exposure is linked to increased odds of eczema, dermatitis, infections, and asthma, according to a study1 published in JAMA Network Open. Exposure was not linked, however, to allergies, anaphylaxis, or autoimmune conditions. In this study, researchers Kelty et al sought to compare the risk of hospitalization with presentation to emergency departments for children […]
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Two years before attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, youth with ADHD are twice as likely to use health care services as youth without the condition, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Vibhore Prasad, Ph.D., from King’s College London, and colleagues used […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that can cause a range of social, behavioral, and communication challenges. A recent study found that children with ASD who also have an atopic condition such as eczema are more likely to have worse symptoms. The findings have been published in Translational Psychiatry. Eczema is a condition […]