Cardiac Outcomes Good for Children With COVID-19-Related MIS-C
All deformation parameters on echocardiogram recovered within first week, including LV global longitudinal strain, peak left atrial strain.
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Parents of Children With IBD May Have Anxiety and Depression Symptoms Years Into Their Child’s Disease Course
Investigators assessed rates of symptoms of distress in parents of children with inflammatory bowel diseases and how the rates change over the child’s disease course.
Pediatric Onset of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases Associated With Increased Rates of Certain Psychiatric Disorders
Investigators assessed rates of psychiatric comorbidities and suicide, as well as their risk factors, in patients with childhood-onset immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
Top November & December 2021 FDA Approvals
November and December 2021 FDA drug approvals include treatments for hepatitis B, achondroplasia, cancer, and polycythemia vera.
Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Transmission From Infants vs Young Children
Researchers conducted a study that assessed SARS-CoV-2 viral loads and transmission risk among infants compared with young children.
Opioid-Sparing Effects Comparable Between Oral and IV Acetaminophen After Pediatric Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy
Researchers compared opioid-sparing effects between intravenous acetaminophen and oral acetaminophen in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Authorized for 16- and 17-Year-Olds
Individuals in this age group should only receive this vaccine as their booster.
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19 Authorized for Children
The expanded authorization was based on data from the phase 2/3 BLAZE-1 trial.
COVID-19 Hospital Admission Up for Children With Uncontrolled Asthma
Increased risk for those with previous hospital admission or 2 or more courses of oral corticosteroids.
Does Amoxicillin Benefit Children With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections?
Does the prescription of antibiotics provide a meaningful clinical benefit for children who present with uncomplicated lower respiratory tract infections?
Academic Performance Lower Among Children With Chronic Rheumatic Diseases
Researchers compared the grade 12 test results of patients with childhood-onset chronic rheumatic diseases and healthy participants, and determined the factors associated with these test scores.
Almost One-Third of Mumps Cases in US Occur in Children, Teens
Median of 87% of the pediatric patients each year had previously received 1 or more MMR vaccine dose.
Ondansetron Syrup Effectively Stops Vomiting Among Pediatric Patients With Acute Gastroenteritis
Investigators assessed the impact on vomiting in pediatric children with acute gastroenteritis when ondansetron was added to care as usual.
3-D Scans May Predict Metabolic Syndrome in Adults and Activity Levels in Children
3-D optical imaging may be a better screening tool for metabolic syndrome in adults than BMI, according to research presented at ObesityWeek 2021.
Sleep Wake Time Linked to Weight Gain in Younger Patients
Sleep timing may be a modifiable factor in the development of excess weight gain in younger patients.
Food Insecurity Linked to Disordered Eating in Patients With Obesity
Research from ObesityWeek 2021 links food insecurity to a cycle of disordered eating.
Weight Stigma: Bullying Widely Reported Among Teens and Parents
Research from ObesityWeek® 2021 shows that weight-related teasing and bullying among adolescents is common.
Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Pneumonia in Children
Exposure to PM2.5 above 10.75 µg/m3 associated with residence in area with high risk for community-acquired pneumonia in children.
Pathogenic Effects of Probiotics in Children With Acute Gastroenteritis
Researchers compared the effects of probiotics vs placebo for the treatment of children with diarrhea secondary to acute gastroenteritis.
Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Gut Microbiota in Children With HIV Infection
Researchers conducted a study to assess the effect of antiretroviral therapy on the gut microbiota in children with HIV infection.
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