Tag: Kids: Misc.
Tuberculosis Rates for U.S. Children Are Low and Declining
Disparities persist by race, ethnicity, geography; incidence higher for those living in U.S.-affiliated islands
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
Teens whose parents received a provider recommendation had higher coverage with HPV vaccine
Childhood-Onset IBD Ups Risk for Psychiatric Morbidity
Risk significantly increased for suicide attempt and mood, anxiety, personality, eating disorders
Pediatric Cannabis Exposure Up After Medical Legalization
Cannabis exposure calls to poison control increased 140 percent after legalization in Massachusetts
CDC: Over One-Third of U.S. Youth Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
SHS-exposed youth increased with decreasing family income
Impulsivity Lower When Children Meet Sleep, Screen Time Guides
Children who meet sleep and recreational screen time recommendations have lower impulsivity
Evidence Supports Meds Used for Pain Relief in Pediatric Migraine
But evidence insufficient to assess impact of many treatments to reduce headache frequency in youth
Type 1 Diabetes Misdiagnosed in One-Fourth of Children, Adults
Misdiagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children, but not adults, associated with diabetic ketoacidosis
Ultrasound Aids IV Line Placement in Children
Findings showed success of first attempts in children with presumed difficult peripheral access
No Evidence for Benefits of Opioids After Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Perioperative opioid fills linked to risk of return visit for constipation but not pain, dehydration or hemorrhage