Steroids Unrelated to Psychological Reactions in Pediatric ALL
Low-quality evidence suggests type/dose of steroid not linked to adverse psychological reactions, possibly associated with sleep problems
Severe Maternal Morbidity, Mortality Up With COVID-19 in Pregnancy
Asymptomatic women with COVID-19 diagnosis only have increased risks for maternal morbidity and preeclampsia
Younger Age at First Drug Use Tied to Faster Transition to Substance Use Disorder
Past-year substance use disorder higher for adolescents than young adults at all examined time frames since first use
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Decrease Seen in Abusive Head Trauma for Young Children During Pandemic
Mean monthly admissions for AHT in children younger than 5 were lower in 2020 than in 2019, 2018, and 2017
Vaccinating Lactating Mothers May Protect Infants From COVID-19
Anti-spike protein IgG and IgA levels in breast milk significantly elevated from baseline at 80 days after maternal COVID-19 vaccination
Cognitive Deficits in Childhood Tied to Later Mental Health Disorders
Authors say early cognitive interventions in childhood may lessen risk for subsequent symptoms
No Link Found for Exposure to Epidural Labor Analgesia and Autism
After adjustment for maternal sociodemographic, prepregnancy, pregnancy, and perinatal covariates, no link found with autism spectrum disorders
Total Vaccines, Measles Vaccines Down for Children During Pandemic
Total and measles-containing vaccines declined markedly in all children but recovered in those aged 0 to 23 months
Children With Down Syndrome at Higher Risk for Leukemia
Risk particularly high for acute myeloid leukemia before age 5 years
