Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB
Self-esteem improved after 5 years in surgical group, but no improvement seen in overall mood.
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Coronary Artery Disease Risk Down in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease significantly decreased for survivors with diagnosis in 80s, 90s vs 70s.
Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed Celiac Disease Report Lower HRQOL
Researchers sought to identify whether pediatric patients with celiac disease reported lower health-related quality of life compared with healthy children.
Wildfires Led to Increased Respiratory Visits Among Pediatric Populations
Wildfire smoke was associated with an increase in healthcare utilization, particularly among vulnerable pediatric populations.
Enterovirus A71 Outbreak in Children Identified in Colorado Hospital
Neurological findings of myoclonus, ataxia, weakness, and autonomic instability differentiate EV-A71.
Can Adolescents Meet the World Health Organization’s Physical Activity Goal By 2030?
In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) set guidelines suggesting 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity for adolescents.
Mandatory Vaccination Ups Prevalence of Vaccine Coverage
Measles, pertussis vaccination increased in European countries with mandatory vaccination.
Early Antiretroviral Therapy May Not Achieve HIV Remission in Infants
Similar proportion of infants attain, sustain viral suppression when starting <48 hours, 2 to 14 days after birth.
Many Pelvic Exams, Pap Tests Unnecessary in Teens and Young Adults
More than half of bimanual exams, >70% of Pap tests in women aged 15 to 20 years unnecessary.
Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Child Obesity
Meta-analysis: Odds of overweight or obesity lower for children drinking whole-fat vs reduced-fat milk.
Fiasp Approved for Pediatric Patients With Diabetes
The approval was based on data from an active-controlled, treat-to-target trial (Onset7) that included 777 pediatric patients (aged 2 to 17 years) with type 1 diabetes.
Sleep Disturbances in Adolescents With Depression Do Not Predict Poor Long-Term Outcome
Anna S. Urrila, MD and colleagues sought to explore whether sleep symptoms in adolescents with MDD were associated with long-term outcomes.
Medical Guidelines at Odds With Public Policy: Should There Be a Minimum Age for Gender Transition?
A highly publicized custody dispute in Texas has garnered attention from medical societies and policy makers alike.
Suicide and Type 1 Diabetes: Importance of Risk Assessment in Young Patients
Assessment of suicide risk as part of routine pediatric type 1 diabetes care is feasible and necessary.
Prevalence of Arthropathy in Children With Down Syndrome Higher Than Previously Reported
Study researchers aimed to identify undiagnosed cases of arthropathy of Down syndrome (A-DS), time to diagnosis, and clinical, laboratory and radiologic features of A-DS at diagnosis.
Cesarean Section Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring
No evidence found for young adulthood obesity of offspring born via nonelective, elective C-section.
Burnout Rates Exceed 50% for Pediatric Residents
Stress, sleepiness, dissatisfaction with work-life balance, recent medical error linked to burnout risk.
Prenatal, Early-Life Air Pollutant Exposure Tied to Later Allergies
Exposures to candles, cats, environmental tobacco smoke at certain timepoints tied to allergies at 2 years.
Toujeo Approved for Pediatric Patients With Diabetes
The FDA has expanded the indication for Toujeo (insulin glargine; Sanofi) 300 Units/mL to include treatment of pediatric patients aged ≥6 years with diabetes mellitus.
Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Function in Children
Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.
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