Pharmaceutical Treatments for Opioid Abuse May Benefit Teens
However, evidence is limited on efficacy, safety of medications for opioid use disorder in teens.
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Acetaminophen in Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Behavior
Twelve variables, mainly features of hyperactive or attentive behavior, tied to acetaminophen use.
Fewer Children Receiving Care at Family Medicine Practices
Odds of being seen at family practice increased for children from rural areas vs urban children.
More Time Spent on Social Media May Harm Teen Mental Health
Risk for internalizing problems, comorbid internalizing and externalizing problems up with increased use.
Parent-Child Interactive Therapy Effective for Selective Mutism
Children with selective mutism who participated in parent-child interaction therapy showed significant gains in speaking behaviors; teachers and parents also reported improvements in child anxiety.
Updated Recommendations, Levels of Care Categorized for Pediatric ICUs
Three levels of care include community-based, tertiary, and quaternary or specialized PICUs.
Effective Intervention Evidence Lacking in Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HIV
Evidence on intervention effectiveness in improving uptake and retention of mothers and infants in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission care in HIV regimens is lacking.
Autism Rates Up, Particularly Among Minority Children
Authors say minority rates passing those of whites and expected to continue.
Preterm Infants Often Undervaccinated at 19 and 36 Months
Preterm infants are undervaccinated at 19 and 36 months when compared with infants born at term or postterm.
C difficile Colonization in Infants May Trigger Antitoxin Immune Response
Infant nontoxigenic and toxigenic C difficile colonization may be linked to humoral immune responses that can provide protection against C difficile infection later in life.
US Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana’s Effect on Developing Brain
AAP has long advised young people and pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use marijuana.
Enterovirus A71 Vaccine Effective in Preventing Non-Severe Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
This study shows that full EV-A71 vaccination was effective in preventing EV-A71-associated hand, foot, and mouth disease in children, and partial vaccination may also provide protective effects, especially in older children.
High-Dose Short-Term Corticosteroids May Not Increase AEs in Children
Short-term high-dose inhaled or systemic corticosteroid use does not appear to correlate with increased adverse events across organ systems in children aged ≤6 years.
Prenatal Exposure to OMT Does Not Worsen Neonatal Outcomes
Growth parameters similar to those for newborns of women with opioid use disorders during pregnancy.
Later Puberty Is Associated With Lower Bone Mineral Density Accrual
Older pubertal age was associated with lower BMD in adolescence and early adulthood, despite some catch-up during puberty.
Parents Divided on Primary Care Policies for Unvaccinated Patients
Many parents unaware of policies for unvaccinated children in their child’s primary care office.
Maternal Exposure to Fluoride Linked to Lower Offspring IQ
Higher daily intake of fluoride among pregnant women linked to 3.66-point lower IQ score in boys, girls.
Updated Recommendations for Pediatric Immunization Schedules in the United States
In conjunction with its release of the adult guidelines earlier this year, the ACIP earlier this year has issued an annual update on pediatric immunization schedules.
Pediatric Cannabis Exposure Up After Medical Legalization
Cannabis exposure calls to poison control increased 140% after legalization in Massachusetts.
Kangaroo Care May Reduce Pain During Repeated Painful Procedures in Infants
Kangaroo care may effectively reduce pain over repeated painful procedures in infants in neonatal intensive care units.
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