Tag: Infant / Child Care
S. aureus Agr Virulence Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
Expression of functional Agr system in S. aureus needed for epidermal colonization in mice
Newborn Iodine Status Not Tied to Congenital Hypothyroidism
But among infants treated in neonatal ICU, cases had significantly higher blood iodine levels than controls
Incidence of Abusive Head Trauma in Infants May Be Up During Lockdown
Abusive head trauma cases increased 1,493 percent compared with previous three years
Mild Fever, Little Respiratory Illness Seen With COVID-19-Positive Infants
Of 18 COVID-19-positive infants less than 90 days old, none required intensive care
Factors Linked to Severe COVID-19 in Children Identified
8 percent of children need ICU admission; risk up with age <1 month, male sex, pre-existing conditions
Neonatal COVID-19 Uncommon, Not Linked to Mode of Delivery
Risk of transmission from mother to child is not increased with vaginal delivery or breastfeeding
Survival Without Major Morbidity Up for Very Low Birth Weight
From 2008 to 2017, consistent increase observed in survival without major morbidity
Weaning Occurs Earlier for Infants With In-Hospital Formula Feeding
2.5-fold increased hazard of weaning found after adjustment for medical indicators of supplementation
CDC Says Test All Newborns of Mothers With Confirmed, Suspected COVID-19
Newborns should be tested 24 hours after birth and, if the test is negative, be retested the next day
Sleep Problems in Infancy May Be Tied to Autism Diagnosis
Findings seen among children at risk for autism due to having a sibling with the condition
