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April 2017 Briefing – Pediatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Physicians prescribing propranolol in a single concentration of 4.28 mg/mL for infantile hemangioma report fewer prescribing errors than those prescribing generic propranolol

Rx Errors Up With Generic Propranolol for Hemangioma

Dispensing, dose calculation errors more common with generic propranolol for infantile hemangioma
Brineura (cerliponase alfa) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat a specific form of Batten disease

Enzyme Replacement Drug OK’d for Form of Batten Disease

Brineura will be used to treat children with late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 Batten
Many children with a blood lead level ≥10 µg/dL are being missed by pediatric care providers

Pediatricians Missing Elevated Blood Lead Levels in U.S.

In 23 of 39 reporting states, pediatric care providers identified fewer than half of children with EBLL
Children with suspected child abuse present late to the hospital

Children With Suspected Child Abuse Present to Hospital Late

Most arrive by nonambulance means, few at designated pediatric-capable major trauma center
Implementation of a family-centered rounds (FCR) checklist and associated provider training is associated with an increase in the number of FCR elements performed

Checklist for Family-Centered Rounds Deemed Beneficial

Implementing checklist improves delivery of FCRs, impacting quality and safety of care
The medical home is the ideal location for children to receive care for acute

AAP Stresses Medical Home Best for Acute Health Concerns

Treatment of children in acute care entities should adhere to continuity of care and communication
A new model can accurately predict pediatric patient hospitalization early in the emergency department encounter by using data commonly available in electronic medical records

Model Predicts Which Pediatric ER Patients Likely to Be Admitted

Data available in the first 30 minutes of the visit can be used to make accurate predictions
Children from schools with greater risk and challenge in the playground environment report being happier at school and playing with more children

More Risks on School Playgrounds Linked to Happier Children

Greater opportunities for risk, challenge associated with fewer reports of bullying to adults
The next seven great achievements in pediatric research are presented in an article published online April 21 in Pediatrics.

Next Seven Great Achievements in Pediatric Research Predicted

Achievements include more pediatric immunizations, cancer immunotherapy, genomic discoveries