ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
Playing Video Games Tied to Better Cognitive Performance in Children
Findings show better response inhibition and working memory with alterations in underlying cortical pathways
1999 to 2018 Saw Increase in Barriers to Timely Medical Care
Increases seen for all race and ethnic groups, with slight increase in disparities between groups
Loss of Child Tax Credit Advance Payments Tied to Higher Food Insecurity
A 25 percent increase in food insecurity in U.S. households with children seen five months after expiration
More Male, Pediatric Patients Suffer ATV-Related Injury
Significant association seen for no drug use during injury, use of protective equipment with less severe injuries
Joint Statement Issued for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
MBS recommended for individuals with BMI ≥35 kg/m2, irrespective of presence, absence, or severity of comorbidities
Higher Work Hours Linked to Depressive Symptoms for Interns
Estimated change from baseline in the PHQ-9 score increased with increasing work hours
Many Parents Have Unused Prescription Meds at Home
Authors say proper disposal of unused medications is important to protect children and the environment
IQ Scores at Age 5 Years Higher When Preemies Receive DHA Supplement
Full-scale IQ scores at 5 years of age modestly higher among children born before 29 weeks of gestation who had received enteral emulsion with versus without DHA as neonates
Overall Symptoms After BNT162b2, Other Vaccines Comparable in <5s
Injection-site, musculoskeletal, dermatologic, otolaryngologic symptoms more frequent; general symptoms and fever less frequent with BNT162b2 in children younger than 5 years of age
