Tag: Kids: Misc.
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Child HTN Screening
I statement based on lack of studies examining benefits and harms of screening, impact of treatment on outcomes in adulthood
Vitamin D Supplementation May Aid Severe Dermatitis
EASI score significantly lower for pediatric patients receiving vitamin D3 versus placebo with 1 percent hydrocortisone cream
AAP Reports Biggest One-Week Jump in Child COVID-19 Cases
61,000 new cases reported in children in the one-week period ending Oct. 29, 2020, representing largest increase during pandemic
Infectious Disease Least Severe in School-Aged Children
For many infections, even young adults have more severe infection than children, except for dengue
CDC: Vaccination Coverage Generally High by Age 24 Months
Coverage with at least two doses of flu vaccine higher for children born 2016 to 2017 versus 2014 to 2015
American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 2-5
The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held virtually this year from Oct....
Proactive Interventions Cut Spending for Children With Asthma
Reductions in utilization varied by state and intervention
Autism, ADHD Linked to More Doctor, Hospital Visits by Age 1
Patterns of health care use before age 1 distinctive in autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
UEG: Allergy-Related Dz Tied to Irritable Bowel Syndrome at 16
Asthma and food hypersensitivity at age 12 years associated with increased risk for IBS at age 16 years
Hospital Outcomes Worse for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
Length of stay, costs, mortality risk greater than for children hospitalized with other chronic illnesses
