Tag: Kids: Misc.
Recommendations Developed to Verify NGT Placement in Children
Recommendations include clinician education, use of gastric pH measurement, radiographs
Change in Shelter Eligibility Policy Tied to More ED Visits
ED visits for homelessness at children's hospital increased 4.5 times after policy was enacted
Age, Sex Affect Extended Post-Concussion Symptoms in Children
Female sex, pre-injury mood problems, lower family income, family discord tied to ongoing symptoms
CDC: Many Children With Heart Conditions Have Special Needs
One in 77 U.S. children reportedly had heart conditions in 2016, with special needs in 60 percent
Childhood Obesity Persists Into Adolescence
Among obese teens, most rapid weight gain happened in childhood between ages 2 and 6
Acetaminophen Can Reduce Recurrence of Febrile Seizures
For children, infants with febrile seizure, recurrence down with acetaminophen versus no antipyretic
Morbidity, Mortality Up for Youth With CHD Presenting to ED
Children with congenital heart disease presenting to ED at increased risk for morbidity, mortality
More Than 14 Million Preteens Need to Receive HPV Vaccine
>14 million need to receive two doses of vaccine to reach goal of 80 percent vaccination by 2026
Global Cognition Up for Youth Meeting Movement Guidelines
Superior global cognition for children aged 8 to 11 years who meet screen time, sleep recommendations
September 2018 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for September 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
