Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis Reduces ED Visits
Treatment with ondansetron for pediatric gastrointestinal illnesses was associated with decreased rates of return to the emergency department or urgent care within 72 hours.
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CDC Describes 238 Confirmed Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Acute flaccid myelitis mainly occurs during August to November, and weakness onset is often preceded by prodromal fever, respiratory illness, or both.
Sameness Behaviors, Anxiety in ASD May Indicate of Future Behavioral Trajectories
In children with ASD, sameness behaviors and anxiety may be indicative of future behavioral trajectories.
Young Children Found to Have Greater Potential to Spread COVID-19
Children aged <5 years were found to have significantly greater levels of SARS-CoV-2 viral nucleic acid compared with older children and adults.
Assessing Optimal Methods to Measure Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children
As cardiorespiratory fitness declines among US youth, researchers explore methods for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in otherwise healthy children.
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Tied to Childhood Sleep Problems
Any prenatal cannabis use was associated with symptoms of disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep.
Resumption of Athletic Activities in Pediatric Patients Following COVID-19 Infection
The American College of Cardiology has released guidance on pediatric return-to-play for sports participation following COVID-19 infection.
Perinatal Transmission of COVID-19 Unlikely With Correct Hygiene
If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur.
Assessing Symptoms, Blood, Stool Markers Best for Identifying Pediatric IBD
For pediatric patients with nonbloody diarrhea, evaluating symptoms plus blood and stool markers is the optimal test strategy for predicting IBD.
2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Tied to Drop in Childhood Obesity
Implementation of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act significantly cut childhood obesity among children living in poverty.
Recurrent Wheezing Risk in Infants Following Bronchiolitis Hospitalization
Among infants with severe bronchiolitis, those with rhinovirus at hospitalization followed by a new rhinovirus infection had the highest risk of recurrent wheezing.
School-Based Vision Screening Detects Issues in 10.7% of Children
About 10% of children undergoing school-based screening have a visual problem.
Recommendations Updated for Barrier Method Use Among Teens
In an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, published online in Pediatrics, updated recommendations are presented relating to use of barrier methods for adolescents engaging in sexual activity.
Therapy-Switching Patterns in Children, Adolescents With Psoriasis
Many young patients with psoriasis are not receiving adequate intensive therapy to control their disease.
APA, AACAP Release Recommendations for School Reopening
The APA and AACAP offered 8 recommendations for school reopening plans.
CDC: Infant Mortality Drops to Historic Low of 5.67 per 1000 Births in 2018
Researchers found 21,498 infant deaths were reported in the US with an infant mortality rate of 5.67 infant deaths per 1000 live births, a historic low.
Few Pediatricians Putting Peanut Allergy Guidelines Into Practice
The researchers found 28.9% of pediatricians with knowledge of the guidelines reported full implementation, while 64.3% reported partial implementation.
FDA: Risk of Methanol Toxicity With Certain Hand Sanitizers
Hand sanitizers containing methanol, or wood alcohol, present a danger to individuals as the substance can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or life-threatening if ingested.
Newborn Iodine Status Not Tied to Congenital Hypothyroidism
The researchers found no significant difference in blood iodine concentrations between cases and controls.
Drop Seen in Rate of Sports and Recreation-Related Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
From 2012 to 2018, there was a decrease in the rate of sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injury emergency department visits for children.
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