Tag: Kids: Misc.
Heart Murmur Disappearance on Standing Can Rule Out Pathology
Disappearance of murmur that was present in supine position excludes pathologic murmur in children
Peer Review Policy Cuts Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Children
Reduction in prevalence of atypical antipsychotic use after peer review policy implementation
Accurate Diagnosis Seen With Photographs of Skin Conditions
High concordance between smartphone photograph-based and in-person diagnosis of pediatric patients
FDA Investigation Linked to Drop in Codeine Rx for Children
But 1 in 20 patients undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy still prescribed codeine
Sport Sampling in Children Tied to More Exercise in Adolescence
More likely than early sport specializers, nonparticipants to play recreational sports later
Inhaled Corticosteroids Not Linked to Fracture in Children
Systemic, but not inhaled, corticosteroids associated with higher fracture risk in pediatric asthma patients
AHA: Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Up for Young With Diabetes
Increased risk seen for both all-cause mortality, sudden cardiac death in young people with diabetes
Vaccination Coverage High for Children Aged 19 to 35 Months
And 2013 to 2016 saw progress being made toward immunization information systems program goals
Info Via Social Media Apps May Increase Vaccine Acceptance
Infants of mothers with the apps more likely to be up-to-date on their vaccines in first 200 days of life
Influenza Vaccines in Pediatric ERs Likely Cost-Effective
Vaccinating all patients saves $33.51 per flu case averted, averages 27 fewer cases per 1,000 patients
