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Infants who are given acid suppression therapy in their first year of life are more likely to subsequently break a bone

Antacid Use in First Year of Life Tied to Later Fracture Risk

Findings seen among healthy infants taking proton pump inhibitors alone or with histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Undervaccinated and unvaccinated children are at increased risk for pertussis

Pertussis Risk Up for Undervaccinated, Unvaccinated Children

However, most pertussis cases occur among vaccinated children further away from last DTaP dose
For children with eczema

Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema

Children with S. aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity
About 3 percent of sleep-related infant deaths occur in a sitting device

3 Percent of Infant Sleep-Related Deaths Occur in Sitting Devices

Less than 10 percent of deaths occur in properly used car seats during travel
Apgar scores of 7

Neonatal Morbidity Increased for Apgar Scores 7, 8, and 9

Odds of neonatal morbidity increase with drop in Apgar score from 10 at 5 minutes to 9 at 10 minutes
Implementing a care path for newborns with fetal opioid exposure that emphasizes nonpharmacologic interventions can reduce hospital stay and pharmacologic treatment

Nonpharmacologic Tx Enhances Care of Opioid-Exposed Newborns

Reduction seen in length of hospital stay and in use of medication to treat neonatal abstinence
Ambiguous genitalia in newborns may be more common than previously thought

Ambiguous Genitalia in Newborns Not Uncommon

Ratio of prematurity, small for gestational age higher in newborns with disorders of sex development
Ten infants are known to have died in the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleeper since 2015

Ten Infant Deaths Linked to Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleepers

All infants died after rolling from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained
Machine-learning models that use electronic health record data can identify infants with sepsis in the neonatal intensive care unit hours before clinical recognition

Machine-Learning Models Allow Early Detection of Sepsis in NICU

Models using EHR data from infants in NICU can detect sepsis hours before clinical signs are apparent
Wireless epidermal electronic systems with in-sensor analytics are feasible for use in the neonatal intensive care unit

Wireless Sensor System Feasible for Monitoring Vital Signs in NICU

Operation possible when immersed in water and compatible with essential medical imaging