Trajectories of Picky Eating Identified in Children
Three stable trajectories of picky eating have been identified in childhood from ages 4 to 9 years, with maternal feeding behaviors associated with picky eating.
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Pediatric Oncology Care Providers Encouraged to Share Data on Patients With COVID-19
An international registry dedicated to pediatric patients with cancer infected with COVID-19 was made possible through an international collaboration.
Cardiac Decompensation Seen in Children Following COVID-19
Children may experience acute cardiac decompensation due to a severe inflammatory state following infection with severe acute respiratory SARS-CoV-2.
Youths With Status Migrainosus: Distinct Subgroup With Poor Short-Term Prognosis
Youth with a history of status migranosus are more likely to experience an increase of >4 headache days per month during a follow-up evaluation.
Characteristics of Pediatric Patients Admitted in Intensive Care Units for COVID-19
Researchers sought to provide an early description and characterization of COVID-19 infection in North American pediatric intensive care units.
Sleep Problems in Infancy May Be Tied to Autism Diagnosis
Sleep-onset problems in the first year of life may precede an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in children at higher risk for ASD.
Persistent Temporomandibular Joint Abnormalities, Dysfunction Observed in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Researchers determined the long-term outcomes of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Healthcare Systems in New York City Implement Joint Telehealth Program for Children With Obesity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Healthcare systems in New York City have partnered to support vulnerable children with obesity using a telehealth weight management program.
Propranolol for the Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas: Practices Vary by Country and Clinician
An international survey of clinicians assesses practices in prescribing oral propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.
Successful Management of Severe COVID-19 in Otherwise Healthy Pediatric Patient
Sustained improvement was noted after the administration of tocilizumab, an interleukin-6 antagonist.
New York State Reports Cases of Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome Tied to COVID-19
The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory regarding cases of pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome potentially associated with COVID-19.
AAP: Declines in Immunization During COVID-19 Pandemic Concerning
The AAP has issued a statement regarding recent data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about a decline in pediatric vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teen Obesity, T2DM, Hypertension May Lead to Early Vascular Aging
The presence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adolescence accelerates the progression of risk factors that play a role in the development of early vascular aging.
Study Supports Using WURS and ASRS Jointly to Assess Adult ADHD
In this study, researchers sought to investigate the psychometric properties of the ASRS and WURS in a well-characterized sample of adult ADHD patients and population controls.
More Mental Health Visits Tied to Lower Rates of Youth Suicide
The odds of suicide decrease among youths who have more mental health visits.
USPSTF Updates Recommendations for Smoking Prevention in Children, Adolescents
The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that primary care clinicians provide interventions to prevent the initiation of smoking in the pediatric population.
FDA: Guidance on Digital Therapeutics for Psychiatric Disorders During COVID-19
The FDA has issued new guidance regarding the use of computerized behavioral therapy and other digital health therapeutic devices for psychiatric disorders during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
More Than 1 in 5 Children in Home Confinement Report Depression
During the COVID-19 outbreak in Hubei province in China, 22.6% of children in home confinement reported depressive symptoms.
Recommendations Issued for Imaging Use in Pediatric COVID-19
Recommendations are presented for chest imaging in pediatric COVID-19 patient management.
FDA Approves Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine MenQuadfi
The FDA has approved MenQuadfiTM Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, W; Sanofi Pasteur) Conjugate Vaccine for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y in patients aged ≥2 years.
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