MIS-C Diagnosed More Often in Black, Hispanic Children
No differences seen in phylogenetic analysis of viral genome sequences when comparing MIS-C, primary COVID-19 patients
Racial Differences Seen in Inherited Risk of Early-Onset Cancer
Higher familial risks for early-onset cancer seen in Latinos, Blacks for solid tumors and in Asian/Pacific Islanders for hematologic cancers
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Elevated BP in Teens
Dose-response correlation seen, with about twofold increased risk of elevated BP with apnea-hypopnea index of 5 or more
ADA: Peds Hospitalization Rates for New-Onset T2DM Up During Pandemic
Hospitalization rate for new onset diabetes up from 0.27 percent in 2019 to 0.62 percent in 2020; mean admission HbA1c, glucose also higher
Only Four in 10 With Severe Asthma See Specialist
Lower health care utilization seen in 12 months following first specialist visit
Drop Seen in Physician Work Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
Full-time status significantly declined among female physicians with preschool-aged children
Annual Hospital Costs of $109 Million for Pediatric Firearm Injuries
Substantial cost differences seen based on hospital region, patient race, and income quartile
Providing Infant Carrier May Up Breastfeeding at Six Months
Parents receiving ergonomic infant carrier, instructions on proper use more likely to breastfeed at six months postpartum
Guideline Updated for Blood Management During Heart Surgery
Measures of blood conservation should be undertaken, including retrograde autologous priming of cardiopulmonary bypass circuit
One in Four Parents Concerned Their Young Child Not Reaching Milestones
Most parents reach out to health care providers or child care providers for advice
