Tag: Kids: Misc.
Drop Seen in Rate of Sports and Recreation-Related TBI in Children
2012 to 2018 saw decrease in SSR TBI ED visits for children, mainly due to drop in contact sports-linked TBI
Children Seem Not to Be Driving SARS-COV-2 Transmission
Children mainly infected in familial clusters, and transmission lower than expected in schools
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Profiled
Two reports describe characteristics of MIS-C seen in U.S. pediatric health centers, New York state
Early Breast Cancer Screening Benefits Childhood Cancer Survivors
Early initiation of breast cancer screening with MRI may reduce breast cancer mortality by more than half
Efforts to Reduce New HIV Infections in Children Faltering
New estimates show that 150,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2019
Neurological Symptoms Described in Children With COVID-19
Neurological symptoms involve central, peripheral nervous system; splenial changes ID'd on imaging
Spectrum of Imaging Findings Described in COVID-19 MIS-C
Imaging findings include basal consolidation with collapse and pleural effusions on chest CT
Good Diet May Cut Toxicity Risk in Treatment of Pediatric ALL
Greater intake of foods rich in antioxidants tied to lower rates of infection, mucositis during treatment
Factors Linked to Severe COVID-19 in Children Identified
8 percent of children need ICU admission; risk up with age <1 month, male sex, pre-existing conditions
Blood Pressure, Retinal Vessel Diameters Connected in Children
Children with narrower central retinal arteriolar equivalent have higher systolic BP at follow-up
