Pediatrics
Home Pediatrics
Treatment Seeking Low Among Teens With Eating Disorders
Those with counter-stereotypic presentation even less likely to seek treatment
Recent Decline in Prescription Opioid Use Among U.S. Teens
Lifetime prevalence of use peaked in 1989, 2002, and remained stable until decline in 2013 to 2015
Perinatal HIV Infection Down in U.S. From 2002 to 2013
37.5% of mothers had HIV infection diagnosed pre-pregnancy in 2002-2005, vs 51.5% in 2010-2013
Global Tobacco Control Treaty Has Reduced Smoking Rates
Countries agreed to implement measures such as tobacco taxes and smoke-free public areas
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Infant Mortality Down in United States From 2005 to 2014
Largest decreases seen for infants of Asian or Pacific Islander and non-Hispanic black women
Higher Risk of Death From Injury Among Individuals With Autism
Leading causes of death attributed to injury include suffocation, asphyxiation, and drowning
High BMI in Late Teens Tied to Future Severe Liver Dz in Males
Development of T2DM further increases risk for severe liver disease, regardless of BMI
Adenotonsillotomy Noninferior to Adenotonsillectomy in Peds OSA
However, non-negligible risk of recurrence of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea after ATT
Phthalate, Paraben Levels Up in Children With Atopic Dermatitis
Increased urinary levels for children aged 4 to 9 years with AD and for frequent use of emollients
