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Specific common school activities

Risk for Gluten Exposure High With Specific School Activities

High risk found for paper mâché, cooked pasta in sensory table, baking project but not dry pasta, Play-Doh
Cooking programs can positively affect healthy food consumption among child viewers

Cooking Programs May Influence Children’s Food Selection

Those who watch healthy demonstrations more likely to make healthy food choices
The Santa Ana Wind-driven fire in San Diego County in 2017 correlated with an increase in pediatric respiratory visits across all pediatric age groups

Pediatric Respiratory Visits Increased During Lilac Fire

Excess respiratory visits seen in all pediatric age groups in association with Santa Ana Wind-driven fire
Central venous catheter placement with peripherally inserted central catheters in children is associated with increased risks for venous thromboembolism

Risk for Blood Clots Increased With PICC Placement in Children

CLABSI, CVC malfunction risks also up for PICCs versus tunneled lines in children
A considerable proportion of children receive low-value health care services

Low-Value Health Care Services for Children Not Uncommon

Small differences seen by payer type in the proportion of children receiving each service
Consumption of whole-fat milk is associated with reduced odds of overweight or obesity among children

Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Child Obesity

Meta-analysis: Odds of overweight or obesity lower for children drinking whole-fat versus reduced-fat milk
Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans

Survivors of Childhood Cancers at Risk for Shortened Life Span

Greatest gaps in life expectancy seen for those receiving radiotherapy, alone or combined with chemo

December 2019 Briefing – Pediatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for December 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
The severity of pediatric admissions for acute opioid ingestions

Number of Children With Opioid Poisonings Increasing

Percentage of critical care admissions and suicidal intent increased in each era
Among children undergoing elective day surgery

Intervention Cuts Preoperative Anxiety in Young Children

Child Life preparation versus usual care reduces child anxiety in OR prior to IV induction of anesthesia