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A rare case of immobility-induced hypercalcemia in an infant has been documented in a case report published online March 18 in Pediatrics.

Case Report: Immobility-Induced Hypercalcemia in Infant

Infant presented with fatigue, irritability, failure to gain weight after prolonged immobilization
For infantile hemangiomas

Propranolol for Hemangiomas Doesn’t Impair Infant Growth

Only four of 76 patients' growth curves dropped off more than 20 percentiles during therapy
About 25 percent of patients with infantile hemangioma have rebound growth

Rebound Growth for One in Four With Infantile Hemangioma

Factors linked to rebound growth include age of discontinuation, deep IH, and female gender
Evidence is lacking that hydrolyzed infant formulas protect children from autoimmune disorders

Hydrolyzed Infant Formulas Don’t Shield Against Asthma, Allergies

Review of nearly 70 years of data found no protective effect
A new surgical technique for removing cataracts might allow the eye's stem cells to regenerate a healthy lens

Treating Infant Cataracts With Endogenous Stem Cells Feasible

Leaving cells behind during removal of damaged tissue leads to regeneration of new, clear lens
Iron supplementation in infancy

Iron Supplement in Infancy May Benefit Motor Development

Improved gross motor test scores at age 9 months
Early weaning at age 4 to 5 months is associated with reduced risk of atopic dermatitis

Early Weaning Linked to Reduced Risk of Atopic Dermatitis

Introduction of high number of different solid foods linked to reduced risk of atopic dermatitis
During recent years there has been an increase in the availability of donor human milk in hospitals

Increase in Availability of Donor Human Milk Over Time in NICUs

Associated with increased breast milk feeding at NICU discharge and decrease in NEC rates
The reliability of delivering a bundle of preventive services to patients aged 0 to 14 months can be improved with innovative redesign

Delivery of Preventive Services to Infants Can Be Improved

Intervention improves percentage of patient visits receiving all preventive bundle elements
A partially hydrolysed formula containing a specific mixture of oligosaccharides does not prevent eczema in high-risk infants

No Eczema Benefit to Partially Hydrolysed Whey Formula

Findings based on comparison to standard cow's milk formula in high-risk infants