Tag: Kids: Misc.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Alopecia Areata Severity
Significant negative correlation with SALT score, number of patches, and disease duration
Sugary Drinks in Mid-Pregnancy Up Odds of Heavier Children
Two or more sweet drinks a day in second trimester linked to an extra 2 pounds in 8-year-olds
4-Food Elimination Diet Induces EoE Remission in Children
More than 60% of children with EoE had clinical, endoscopic, histologic remission after eight weeks
Sugar Intake During Pregnancy Tied to Allergy in Offspring
As maternal sugar intake rose, so did allergies and asthma in children by age 7
Risks Linked to Soft Contacts No Higher for Children Than Adults
Infection rates no higher than for adults, and actually lowest for younger children
Many Children With Reported Penicillin Allergy Are Not Allergic
Follow-up of 100 children found none were allergic to penicillin
Genetic, Environmental Exposure Tied to Islet Autoantibodies
Link for male sex; father, sibling as diabetic proband; weight at 12 months with insulin autoantibodies
E-Cigarette Use Ups Odds Teens Will Smoke Tobacco Cigarettes
Strong e-cigarette regulation could limit future population-level burden of cigarette smoking
USPSTF Concludes Screening for Obesity Beneficial for Children
B recommendation supports screening for children and adolescents aged 6 and older
Firearms Kill or Wound 7,000 U.S. Children Annually
53 percent of deaths are homicides, 38 percent are suicides, 6 percent are unintentional
