CDC: Number of U.S. Measles Cases Reaches New High
The number -- 695 cases -- is the highest since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000
Minor Birth Defects Up in Progeny of Female Gulf War Veterans
Higher prevalence seen for minor birth defects, including eye and musculoskeletal anomalies
WHO: No More Than One Hour of Screen Time a Day for Young Children
WHO guidelines similar to recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Updates Guidance for Care in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Report describes criteria for diagnosis, role of genetic testing, possible health manifestations
Some Children With Asthma Miss Critical Step in Inhaler Use
More children miss a critical step when using spacer with mouthpiece versus spacer with mask
Nusinersen Promising for Later-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Phase 1/2 studies reveal long-term improvement in motor function for children with SMA type II and III
New York City Measles Cases Increase to 390
Two of the patients have been pregnant women
Video Games Appear Not to Harm Boys’ Social Development
But 10-year-old girls who play frequently have less social competence at age 12 than those who do not
Water Intake Affects Caloric Intake From Sugary Drinks
Among children, no water intake linked to intake of 92.9 kcal more calories from SSBs
Prevalence of TV, Video Watching High, Stable 2001 to 2016 in U.S.
Increase seen in estimated prevalence of computer use outside school or work for one hour/day or more
