Childhood Episode of Pancreatitis May Increase Risk for Diabetes Later
Findings independent of adolescent obesity and further tied to diabetes diagnosis at younger age.
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Viloxazine NDA Submitted for Review as Potential New ADHD Treatment
The New Drug Application (NDA) for viloxazine hydrochloride (SPN-812; Supernus Pharmaceuticals), a serotonin norepinephrine modulating agent, has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pediatric patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Video Games, TV Negatively Affect Child, Teen Academic Performance
Watching television and playing video games negatively affects academic performance in children and adolescents but overall screen time does not, according to research results published in JAMA Pediatrics. Television and video games both affected composite scores, while television negatively impacted language and mathematics skills. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, investigators aimed to determine whether…
Prevalence of Hypertension in Children Increasing
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify the prevalence of hypertension in the general pediatric population.
ACAAI: Family History of Cancer Risk Factor for Childhood Asthma
More than 20% of those with family history of cancer had childhood asthma.
Fast MRI Appropriate for Evaluation of Children With Traumatic Brain Injury
Fast MRI is a reasonable alternative to CT for evaluation of children with traumatic brain injury.
Treatment Choice for T2DM in Obese Teens Tied to Later Kidney Disease Risk
Odds of diabetic kidney disease higher in obese teens receiving medical therapy vs bariatric surgery for T2DM.
Pediatric Obesity Treatment Not Associated With Increased Risk for Anxiety, Depression
Researchers used patient databases to investigate the association between obesity treatment interventions with a dietary component and the change in symptoms of depression and anxiety in pediatric patients who were overweight or obese.
Many Adult Health Problems Due to Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse childhood experiences significantly linked to poorer health outcomes, health risk behaviors.
2010 to 2016 Saw Increase in Teens Admitted to ED for Abuse
Numbers increased from 6.93 to 11.97 admissions per 100,000 children younger than 18 years.
Cannabis Concentrate Use Is Common Among Teens
Investigators aimed to determine the prevalence of concentrate use and associated risk factors among adolescents who used cannabis.
Religious Exemption Rate for Vaccination Up in 2017 to 2018
Number of religious exemptions increased after personal belief exemption eliminated in Vermont.
Prevalence of Pain Higher in Children With Autism
Association more pronounced among children with autism plus developmental comorbidities
New Medication Combination Promising for Adolescent Borderline Personality Disorder
Off-label use of oxcarbazepine and amantadine HCl appeared effective in maintaining improved symptomology in adolescent female patients with borderline personality disorder.
AAP Recommends Expanding Access to Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced a set of practice- and system-level recommendations in a position statement presented at the 2019 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.
AAP: Less Than Half of US Children Get Sufficient Sleep
Less than half of US children have sufficient sleep, which is positively associated with several individual markers and a combined marker of flourishing.
Increasing HIV Drug Resistance in Newly Diagnosed Infants
Researchers examined the prevalence of HIV drug resistance patterns among HIV-infected infants using 3 nationally representative surveys in South Africa that evaluated the effectiveness of national programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Most Preemies Survive Into Adulthood Without Major Comorbidities
Findings observed in Swedish cohort of premature infants born between 1973 and 1997.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Model Benefits Rural, Underserved Areas
How much do streamlined autism spectrum disorder diagnostic models benefit primary care clinics in rural and underserved communities?
Safe Infant Sleep Practices Suboptimal Across the US
Receipt of provider advice on safe sleep practices varies but is associated with increased practice use.
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