Tag: Kids: Misc.
4CMenB Vaccination Effective Against Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Children Under 5
Vaccine effectiveness with at least one dose was 64 percent against serogroup B, 82 percent against non-serogroup B disease
Success of Enuresis Alarm Can Be ID’d After Two Weeks of Therapy
Significant reduction seen in frequency of enuresis from week 2 onward for responders versus nonresponders
GERD in Children Linked to Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Moderate but significant correlation seen for gastroesophageal reflux disease with anemia, iron deficiency
Odds of Severe COVID-19 Disease Lower for Children During Omicron Predominance
Omicron cases had the highest hospital admission frequency; however, odds of severe illness lower than with delta and alpha variants
Only 10 Percent of U.S. Counties Have a Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Disparities seen in geographic distribution tied to socioeconomic status
Pediatric SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C Differed in Delta, Omicron Waves
Clinical severity was lower during omicron wave, and rate of incidental diagnoses was higher than during delta
Parents Do Not Always Prepare for Well-Child Visits
Only one in four parents prepare questions in advance for their provider
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Lipid Disorder Screening in Children
Current evidence is inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening in a pediatric population
Most U.S. Children Have Adequate Geographic Access to Cancer Care
Some disparities exist by racial and ethnic groups, rural residents, and areas with high deprivation levels
Longer School Absence After Concussion May Increase Symptom Burden
Authors say early return to school (in less than three days) may ultimately speed recovery
