Tag: Kids: Misc.
Quality Improvement Methods Improve Asthma Care
Improved timely administration of short-acting β-agonist with use of standardized asthma score
Amitriptyline, Topiramate Don’t Cut Pediatric Migraine vs Placebo
No reduction in headache frequency or headache-related disability compared with placebo
ASA: Low Unplanned Admission for Dental Procedure + Other Sx
Four of 55 pediatric patients undergoing combination of procedures were admitted with peri-op concerns
American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 21-25
The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held from Oct. 21...
Disruptions in Brain Structure Seen in Children With PTSD
MRI detects variations in neural connections of earthquake survivors, researchers say
AAP: Visits to Pediatric ERs for Headache Pain in Children Rising
Study finds hospital admissions for headache pain also up; reasons are unclear
Altered Brain Structure Seen With Just One Season of Youth Football
Not yet clear if changes are lasting or meaningful
AAP Urges Parents to Develop Media Use Plan
Suggestions include no screen time for those under 18 months, not using media as 'soothing tool'
CDC: Two Doses of HPV Vaccine Sufficient for Children Under 15
But agency's revised guidelines still recommend three doses for 15- to 26-year-olds
Treated Diabetic Retinopathy Rare in Children With T1DM
None of the 45 individuals from the T1D Exchange Clinic Registry reporting DR had received treatment