Tag: Kids: Misc.
Playing Football at Younger Age May Disrupt Brain Development
Age <12 years at first exposure to repetitive head impacts linked to later-life brain alterations
Child CA Survivors Face Risk of Bowel Obstruction Requiring Sx
Survivors of childhood cancer, especially those with abdominopelvic tumors, have higher long-term risk
FDA Approves OxyContin for Children As Young As 11
Duragesic is the only other extended-release opioid with FDA-approved labeling for use in children
Subsequent Neoplasm Risk Up for Decades in Child CA Survivors
Increased risk for treatment-related subsequent neoplasms even beyond age 40 years
Hospital-Acquired Conditions Lengthen Stays, Add Costs in Kids
Venous thromboembolism, catheter-associated urinary tract infections most costly
Case Report Describes Benefit of Ketamine in Child With PTSD
7-year-old demonstrated sustained remission from symptoms of aggression, emotional dysregulation
Up’d Physical Activity Tied to Fewer Symptoms in Kids With MS
Children with MS less physically active than those with monophasic acquired demyelinating syndrome
Acute CNS Complications After Breath-Hold Diving in Teens
Two cases show similar clinical course for young teens diving to about 25 m
Guidelines Provided for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management
Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Autism Screening in Children
Evidence insufficient to assess balance of benefits, harms of screening in asymptomatic children
