ASA: Low Unplanned Admission for Dental Procedure + Other Sx
Four of 55 pediatric patients undergoing combination of procedures were admitted with peri-op concerns
American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 21-25
The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held from Oct. 21...
Bariatric Surgery May Be Cost-Effective in Severely Obese Teens
Long-term clinical trials in adolescents with at least five years of follow-up data needed
Heart Rate, BP in Male Teens Tied to Later Risk for Psych Disorders
Indicators of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety might be spotted in physical at 18
USPSTF Recommends Primary Care Breastfeeding Interventions
Evidence suggests that interventions to promote breastfeeding have a moderate net benefit
Disruptions in Brain Structure Seen in Children With PTSD
MRI detects variations in neural connections of earthquake survivors, researchers say
AAP: Visits to Pediatric ERs for Headache Pain in Children Rising
Study finds hospital admissions for headache pain also up; reasons are unclear
Altered Brain Structure Seen With Just One Season of Youth Football
Not yet clear if changes are lasting or meaningful
AAP: Infants Should Sleep Near Parents, but on Separate Surface
Sleeping nearby -- but not in same bed -- advised for first year, says American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Urges Parents to Develop Media Use Plan
Suggestions include no screen time for those under 18 months, not using media as 'soothing tool'
