Obesity Linked to Adverse Events in Children With Leukemia
For children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), obesity is associated with an increased risk for adverse events during premaintenance chemotherapy.
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Child Enterovirus Infection May Up Risk for Developing Celiac Disease
A higher frequency of enterovirus infections in early childhood is associated with an increased risk for developing celiac disease.
Children With Autism More Often Have Sleep Problems
More children with autism spectrum disorder have sleep problems compared with peers.
Increased Screen Time May Negatively Affect Child Development
Children’s ability to develop may be hindered by excessive screen time.
Vaccine-Preventable Infections Common After Pediatric Organ Transplant
HealthDay News — Hospitalization for vaccine-preventable infections occurs in more than 15% of pediatric solid organ transplant recipients in the first five years after surgery, according to a study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics. Amy G. Feldman, MD, from Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver, and colleagues used data from the Pediatric Health Information System to assess hospitalizations for…
Recommendations Updated for Tonsillectomy in Children
Recommendations have been updated for tonsillectomy in children; the revised clinical practice guideline was published in a supplement to the February issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Reading, Math Scores No Different for Children With T1DM
Estimated difference in test scores 0.45 after adjustment for variables such as socioeconomic status.
DocuSol Kids Available OTC for Children With General Constipation
Each DocuSol Kids mini-enema (5mL) contains a delivered dose of docusate sodium 100mg in a polyethylene glycol base.
Rotavirus Vaccination May Decrease the Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Introduction of the oral rotovirus vaccine in Australia was associated with a decline in the incidence of type 1 diabetes.
No Increased Risk for Cancer for ART-Conceived Children
Slightly but not significantly increased risks seen in children conceived by ICSI or cryopreservation.
Metagenomic Sequencing of Viral Outbreak Reveals Transmission Clusters
Metagenomic sequencing identified genetically distinct, chronologically overlapping case clusters during a hospital-associated norovirus outbreak.
Expanded Recall Announced for Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops
An expanded recall of ibuprofen oral suspension drops may contain higher-than-specified levels of ibuprofen that could harm infants’ kidneys.
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control.
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: Practical Pearls for Diagnosis
Recent guidelines set forth by an interdisciplinary panel assembled by the American Thoracic Society sought to demystify primary ciliary dyskinesia and address 4 main diagnostic questions.
Lean Body Mass in Childhood Linked to Lung Function at 15
In both sexes, higher lean body mass in childhood, adolescence linked to higher lung function at 15.
Hyperglycemia During Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Glucose and Insulin Resistance in Offspring
Maternal glycemia during pregnancy may influence childhood glucose and insulin resistance regardless of BMI and family history of diabetes.
Many Teens Not Up to Date on HPV Vaccination
Only 15.7 and 34.8% of teens completed HPV vaccination before turning 13 and 15.
CDC: Slight Increase in Prevalence of Gastroschisis Since 2006-2010
Over time, the prevalence of gastroschisis has increased, with more babies born with gastroschisis in areas with high and medium vs low opioid prescription rates.
Review Gives Guidance to Support Teens With Gender Dysphoria
Primary care providers can oversee potential medical management, connect families with support.
Interview-Only Version of Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale Effective for OCD Monitoring in Youth
Study data found that a single 60-minute interview session may be sufficient for capturing obsessive-compulsive symptoms in youth.
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