Late Sleep May Raise Risk for Adiposity in Young Children
Greater increases seen in adiposity measures from 2 to 6 years, especially for those with high obesity risk
Moderate-to-Late Preemies Likely Go Home at 36 Weeks
Those who are small for gestational age or have specific diagnoses may stay longer
Most Youth With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Undiagnosed
Racial disparity seen with higher prevalence and more undiagnosed cases in minorities
Prenatal Exposure to Phthalates Tied to Autistic Traits in Children
Stronger links seen for boys versus girls and for those with lower prenatal folic acid supplementation
Low-Cost Marketing of Stimulants to Physicians May Increase Rx Rates
Authors say that given misuse starts in adolescence, marketing to these providers should be examined
Rx Meds That Children Access Often Removed From Packaging
Grandparents' medications involved in 30.7 percent of prescription medication exposures in children 5 and younger
Wheeze, Asthma Risk Up With Cleaning Product Use Exposure in Infancy
Infants in homes with frequent cleaning product use have increased odds for childhood wheeze, asthma
AAP Addresses Fertility Preservation for Children With Cancer
Medical and ethical considerations are discussed, including in cases of conflict between parent, child
Cool Water for 20 Minutes After Pediatric Burn Improves Outcomes
Adequate cool water reduces the odds of needing a skin graft and hospital admission
Teens With ADHD Less Likely Than Preteens to Have Doctor Visit
Depression, suicide, substance abuse monitoring found for most teens, but only half monitored for sexual risk
