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The increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes has led to a number of cases of nicotine poisoning in recent years

Liquid Nicotine From E-Cigs Poses Poison Danger to Children

Even small amounts of the chemical can cause serious illness, professor says

July 2015 Briefing – Pediatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Nickel dermatitis has been observed in a number of children whose symptoms resolved after avoiding contact with dimethylglyoxime-positive belt buckles. These observations have been published as a case report online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Case Report: Pediatric Nickel Dermatitis Caused by Belt Buckles

Report describes 12 children with peri-umbilical nickel dermatitis attributed to belt buckles
A longitudinal study that will track the personal and professional experiences of early-career pediatricians has been developed. The details are published online July 27 in Pediatrics.

Study Developed to Track Pediatricians’ Experiences

Pediatricians enrolled in study that will track personal, professional experiences of early careers
A nasal balloon can effectively treat otitis media with effusion in children

Nasal Balloon Can Treat Otitis Media With Effusion

Procedure may be an alternative to antibiotics, drainage tubes
Researchers have developed a genetic test to quickly detect enterovirus D68. The researchers published details of the test's techniques online recently in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology.

New Gene Test Speeds Diagnosis of Enterovirus D68

Virus sickened more than 1,000 U.S. children last year, 14 deaths reported
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder undergoing sedation for magnetic resonance imaging do not have a higher dose requirement for propofol

No Need for More Propofol for MRI Sedation in ADHD

Children with ADHD undergoing MRI do not need higher doses of sedation
Antibiotic use may increase the risk of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Odds of Juvenile Arthritis

Risk greatest within a year of receiving antibiotics; increases with number of courses prescribed
The clinical features of citrin deficiency may mimic those of anorexia nervosa

Clinical Signs of Citrin Deficiency Mimic Anorexia Nervosa

Case report describes 12-year-old girl admitted with anorexia and thinness who had citrin deficiency
Many American parents still have misconceptions about when their children should receive antibiotics and what the medications do

Antibiotic Misconceptions Still Common Among Parents

Those with Medicaid insurance tend to know less about the drugs, researchers find