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Medscape
2 days ago
- General
- Medscape
Childhood AD Not Linked to Executive Function Deficits
A cohort study of children in the United Kingdom found that early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), especially when mild, is not associated with executive function (EF) deficits in middle childhood. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed 11,373 children (51.5% boys; > 95% White individuals) from the UK-based Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, with parental reports of AD activity and severity in their children between ages 6 and 81 months. AD activity and severity of children were assessed using maternal questionnaires at two or more of seven timepoints between 6 months and 7 years of age, focusing on itchy, dry skin rash in joints and creases, such as behind the knees. At 81 months, data was available for 8208 children, 81% had no AD and 19% had varying degrees of AD activity and severity. Using latent class mixed modeling, researchers classified children into five distinct early childhood AD trajectories: Unaffected/rare (62.90%), early onset resolving (1.09%), persistent mild (31.35%), persistent moderate to severe (0.93%), and worsening (3.74%). EF, specifically attention regulation, inhibition, and working memory, was measured at ages 8, 10, and 11 years, adjusted for covariates. TAKEAWAY: No statistically significant differences were detected across AD trajectories in selective attention, divided attention, and attentional control at ages 8 and 11 years, inhibition at age 10 years, and working memory at ages 8 and 10 years. Similarly, no statistically significant associations were observed between AD severity status at 81 months and EF outcomes in middle-childhood. IN PRACTICE: 'The role of EF in the relationship between childhood AD and neuropsychological outcomes is an understudied area,' the authors wrote, 'but together with prior research, the current study supports the conclusion that EF impairment is not a major mechanism driving this relationship, at least in a sample of nonadolescent children with largely mild AD.' SOURCE: The study was led by Elle Kim, Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, and was published online on May 2025 in Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology . LIMITATIONS: Only a small portion of the study population experienced moderate or severe disease, which limited the statistical power to detect effects in more severe cases. Other limitations included potential selection bias, lack of information about treatments for AD, and limitation of generalizability to non-UK populations. DISCLOSURES: The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health. Some authors reported receiving research and fellowship funding from and having other ties with various sources, including Pfizer, Sun Pharmaceuticals, La Roche Posay. One author also declared holding patents, being a deputy editor, and being a member of the Board of Directors for the International Psoriasis Council and the Medical Dermatology Society.
CNN
2 days ago
- Business
- CNN
App store age verification, THC's impact, new energy drink: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Awe is an 'emotional superfood' that calms the mind, sparks curiosity and creates connection. A child development specialist explains how the emotion benefits teens and how parents can foster it. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Safety first: Texas is the latest state to pass a law requiring Google and Apple to verify app store users' ages. It's part of a broader push to better protect kids online, but critics say the verification rules could pose privacy risks and be difficult to enforce. 2️⃣ Sweaty months ahead: In the summertime, Athens is Europe's hottest destination — in terms of temperature and popularity. The city is expected to host a record 10 million visitors this year, which could strain efforts to protect unprepared tourists from the heat and to support locals facing inflation and infrastructure pressure. 3️⃣ Blunt facts: Using THC-laced edibles and smoking marijuana are both linked to early signs of cardiovascular disease, a new study found. A senior author says it's the first to look at the impact the drug has on vascular function in humans. 4️⃣ Fighting back: US and European authorities just announced major progress in countering cybercrime. The US Justice Department seized the computer system hackers allegedly used to access Lumma, a software tool they are accused of applying to attack airlines, universities, banks, hospitals and state governments. 5️⃣ Something's brewing: Beer sales have been declining for the past several years, so what does Anheuser-Busch do? Hop into the energy drink market by teaming up with controversial UFC boss Dana White. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 🐝 Buzzworthy: Starting today, 243 students will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee under new rules for the lightning-round tiebreaker. CNN spoke with Faizan Zaki, who came in second place last year after time ran out during the round. • Trump was just asked about the 'TACO trade' for the first time. He called it the 'nastiest question'• Trump says he'll give it two weeks to determine if Putin is serious about Ukraine peace• Nick Kroll 'produced' John Mulaney's intervention because he was 'deeply scared' Mulaney was going to die 📱 That's how much a financial expert predicts an iPhone could cost if it were manufactured in the US due to tariffs. 🧸 Doll brawl: Distributor Pop Mart has halted sales of Labubus — a palm-sized plush toy with sharp teeth — in all its UK stores after reports of long lines, crowd surges and fights. ⚽ 17-year-old superstar: After having a historic 2024 season, Lamine Yamal signed a contract extension with FC Barcelona until the end of the 2030–31 season. According to Spanish media, the teenager is set to become one of the club's highest earners. 💸 A Texas woman is suing the state for not awarding her $83.5 million that she won from a lottery ticket. Why hasn't she been paid?A. She is a convicted felonB. She has unpaid speeding ticketsC. She bought the ticket on an appD. She moved out of state⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🫶 Touch over tech: Technology is impacting the interactions between patients and doctors, but to Abraham Verghese — Harvard's commencement speaker this week — the most important innovation in medicine is 'the power of the human hand to touch, to comfort, to diagnose, and to bring about treatment.' 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. The woman bought the ticket on the app Jackpocket, a lottery courier service, in February but Texas banned the service this month.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Daniel Wine.
CNN
4 days ago
- Business
- CNN
App store age verification, THC's impact, new energy drink: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Awe is an 'emotional superfood' that calms the mind, sparks curiosity and creates connection. A child development specialist explains how the emotion benefits teens and how parents can foster it. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Safety first: Texas is the latest state to pass a law requiring Google and Apple to verify app store users' ages. It's part of a broader push to better protect kids online, but critics say the verification rules could pose privacy risks and be difficult to enforce. 2️⃣ Sweaty months ahead: In the summertime, Athens is Europe's hottest destination — in terms of temperature and popularity. The city is expected to host a record 10 million visitors this year, which could strain efforts to protect unprepared tourists from the heat and to support locals facing inflation and infrastructure pressure. 3️⃣ Blunt facts: Using THC-laced edibles and smoking marijuana are both linked to early signs of cardiovascular disease, a new study found. A senior author says it's the first to look at the impact the drug has on vascular function in humans. 4️⃣ Fighting back: US and European authorities just announced major progress in countering cybercrime. The US Justice Department seized the computer system hackers allegedly used to access Lumma, a software tool they are accused of applying to attack airlines, universities, banks, hospitals and state governments. 5️⃣ Something's brewing: Beer sales have been declining for the past several years, so what does Anheuser-Busch do? Hop into the energy drink market by teaming up with controversial UFC boss Dana White. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 🐝 Buzzworthy: Starting today, 243 students will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee under new rules for the lightning-round tiebreaker. CNN spoke with Faizan Zaki, who came in second place last year after time ran out during the round. • Trump was just asked about the 'TACO trade' for the first time. He called it the 'nastiest question'• Trump says he'll give it two weeks to determine if Putin is serious about Ukraine peace• Nick Kroll 'produced' John Mulaney's intervention because he was 'deeply scared' Mulaney was going to die 📱 That's how much a financial expert predicts an iPhone could cost if it were manufactured in the US due to tariffs. 🧸 Doll brawl: Distributor Pop Mart has halted sales of Labubus — a palm-sized plush toy with sharp teeth — in all its UK stores after reports of long lines, crowd surges and fights. ⚽ 17-year-old superstar: After having a historic 2024 season, Lamine Yamal signed a contract extension with FC Barcelona until the end of the 2030–31 season. According to Spanish media, the teenager is set to become one of the club's highest earners. 💸 A Texas woman is suing the state for not awarding her $83.5 million that she won from a lottery ticket. Why hasn't she been paid?A. She is a convicted felonB. She has unpaid speeding ticketsC. She bought the ticket on an appD. She moved out of state⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🫶 Touch over tech: Technology is impacting the interactions between patients and doctors, but to Abraham Verghese — Harvard's commencement speaker this week — the most important innovation in medicine is 'the power of the human hand to touch, to comfort, to diagnose, and to bring about treatment.' 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. The woman bought the ticket on the app Jackpocket, a lottery courier service, in February but Texas banned the service this month.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Daniel Wine.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
An expert's advice for parents and summer screen time challenges
The Brief A child therapist with 20 years of experience is cautioning parents about screen time limits. Technology is often crippling the development of children, who are surrounded by screens. Parents concerned about the safety of playing outdoors should be more worried about social media, she said. FOX 2 - Summer is around the corner, which means for kids more free time and for parents, prepare to do battle. One expert says when it comes to preventing lots of screen time, do more, and when it comes to preventing boredom, parents can do better by doing less. Big picture view Kids are surrounded by screens and sometimes parents struggle with limits. "We're not allowing our children to experience painful feelings, to experience discomfort, to work through something hard, to tolerate boredom," said Nicole Runyan, child therapist. "We really want to make our kids happy." After two decades of working as a child therapist, Runyon says that technology is crippling the development of children. "It's giving them a dopamine fix," she said. "It's overstimulating. Even just the picture is fast, so it makes their brain react to stimuli in a faster way. "So when they are in the real world, it prevents them from things like attention and focus, and tolerating discomfort, because they are always constantly being entertained and feeling good." Here's a simple example - a child goes on a bike ride that results in physical exertion and decision-making. There might even be interaction with other kids as well. Those little experiences add up to brain and body development. But before getting on that bike, a child might need to be bored, meaning the screen isn't an option. "It's okay for your child to be bored," Runyon said. "It's okay for your child to not have anything to do, because this is the time for kids to create. It is a time to get imaginative, it is a time for them to figure something out on their own." Runyon has a book titled "Free to fly, the secret to fostering independence in the next generation." She says if you are worried about your children playing, she says you should be more worried about them being alone in a room with a phone, where the outside world has access to your child. Instead of screen time you can plant a garden, help cook a recipe, help around the house, make crafts, play outside, try sidewalk chalk. You have to get creative. The Source This story is from an interview with child therapist Nicole Runyon.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Parenting in the ‘iPad kid' era: Overcoming the challenges of screen time
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – If you're wondering why your child won't put their phone down, ask yourself how much time you are spending on yours. 'You need to model that behavior for them,' licensed marriage and family counselor Danielle Russo-Gonzalez said. 'Otherwise, they won't know how to do it.' Many parents might agree – parenting is not always a walk in the park. But tablets and phones can give them some room to breathe. 'Parents oftentimes are really busy,' University of Alabama Human Development and Family Studies Associate Professor Jason Scofield said. 'Their hope is that they can put their child on a device, give them some educational content and give them some time to do something else.' Scofield has spent several years researching the impacts of excessive screen time and development. He's found that too much time on devices leads to social isolation, less sleep, and higher feelings of suicide – among other issues. 'I'm getting to the point now where I'm going to start cracking down on screen time,' Dominique Kenebrew said. Kenebrew has two daughters. They are 9 years old and 6 years old. He and his wife gave them tablets with the sole intent of only being used to watch YouTube. Later, they upgraded to iPads. 'I can see the changes in behavior and things they do,' Kenebrew said. The iPad was not the catalyst for change – it's what they're watching and how long they're watching it for. 'There's this little girl, and she will just start screaming, and they'll try to emulate that,' Kenebrew said. For the most part, the Kenebrew family has been lenient with screen time. Now, they want to create limits, and it's likely the kids won't be fully on board. 'When parents start trying to place limits on screen time, when there has not been any in place before, children can be reactive to that,' Russo-Gonzalez said. One reason children have a hard time logging off is because children develop an emotional connection with their device, Russo-Gonzalez said. While phones and tablets help people connect, they also help children and teens self-soothe. 'A lot of times, we work on finding coping skills for children to feel regulated without the screen,' Russo-Gonzalez said. Coping skills vary based on a child's interest and needs, but parents can try a multitude of things. Painting, drawing, reading, walking and cooking are some examples. Another reason kids can have a hard time being phone-free is because of what it does to their brain. 'Cell phone use, particularly social media use, activates some of the same reward pathways in your brain that gambling and drugs do,' Scofield said. The idea of a toddler sitting at a casino playing the slots would be probably humorous to some, but more and more toddlers are getting tablets. The daily recommendation for children 2 years old and younger is zero hours, but Scofield said that age group is often spending two hours or more on a screen. The number of hours spent on a device only increases as children get older, Scofield said. Thus, if you give a kid a tablet, be prepared to have a talk. 'If they start young, they're more likely to have unhealthy boundaries with social media and technology,' Russo-Gonzalez said. Unhealthy boundaries can be what they're sharing online, what they're watching and how long they're watching it for. Some couples are relatively new to the world of parenting, and phones – at least the ones we have today – are relatively new to the world. Parents are trying to find balance between the two. 'We're strictly like, 'hey, if the weather is great, go outside and play,'' Ashley Colburn said. Colburn has a 7-year-old and a 4-year-old. They also get some screen time before bed or on a long car ride, 'but we never just say, 'hey here's your tablet,'' Colburn said. Colburn is parenting in an age where phones at the dinner table is the new norm. But it's not a norm she wants for her children. 'I hope that me and my husband can set an example, I mean, we dive off into our phones sometimes, it is what it is, but I want them to know there is life beyond a screen,' Colburn said. Some children grow up with screen time boundaries in place, but some parents give their children freedom to decide when, where and how long they're on a device. For parents who gave little to no restrictions on phone use but later decide it's time for a change, one thing you can try is getting input from your child. 'I think as much collaboration as you can have is great,' Russo-Gonzalez said. 'Kids and teens will be more bought into the solution if they feel like they're apart of the solution. Of course parents have the final say. But, whether you make screen time rules on your own, or your child has input – stick with it. 'Parents have things to do, and they feel like they can't constantly have this battle going on about technology,' Russo-Gonzalez said. 'That's where parents sometimes fall into this pattern of, 'okay, let's just give in this time and we'll try again tomorrow.' But giving in can continue the cycle. How do we break it? Ultimately, if you want your child to get off their phone without having to tell them to, it takes a family effort. 'We all have devices,' Scofield said. Grandparents, parents and kids have phones and social media accounts – even some dogs have gone viral. 'We're all spending hours and hours a day on our phone,' Scofield said. 'We used to be doing something else. What that was, who knows.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
