Cases of Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Climbed During Pandemic
Substantial increase in new cases seen during first year of pandemic
Risk for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Examined
Risk increased for neonates exposed to prescription opioids in utero during third trimester of pregnancy
Pathway Programs for Medical School Diversity Disrupted by Pandemic
Programs targeting elementary and middle school-aged children more likely to be canceled
School-Aged Children Can Self-Swab for COVID-19 Testing
Close agreement seen between self-collected nasal swabs and swabs collected by health care workers for SARS-CoV-2 testing results
Factory at Center of Baby Formula Recall Will Produce Similac Soon
Though recall came after two infants died and two others became ill, company says there is no evidence linking its products to those incidents
ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply
However, FDA notes there is no overall shortage of ADHD medications
Six Procedures Account for Two-Thirds of Pediatric Postop Revisits
Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, appendectomy account for most postsurgical pediatric emergency department visits
Skipping Breakfast Tied to Psychosocial Behavioral Issues in Children
Similarly, eating breakfast out of home tied to higher odds of psychosocial behavioral problems
Pediatric Battery-Related ED Visits Increased From 2010 to 2017
Highest ED visit rate was seen for children aged 5 years and younger; 90.0 percent of related ED visits were due to battery ingestion
Women Receptive to Smart Wearable Technology During Pregnancy
Most women would wear electrocardiogram technology for increased fetal health monitoring
