ADA: Teplizumab Can Delay T1DM Progression in Those at Risk
Median time to type 1 diabetes diagnosis 48.4 months with teplizumab and 24.4 months with placebo
Obesity During Teen Years Tied to Stiffening of Arteries
This adverse effect is further aggravated by an unfavorable metabolic profile
Approving Children’s Cancer Drugs Takes 6.5 Years Longer
Gap reflects time from first clinical trial in humans to the first trial in children
Exposure to Air Pollution May Impact Children’s Cognitive Abilities
Deficits seen in working memory, executive attention after prenatal, early childhood exposure
Most Providers Unaware of Online Feedback About Themselves
Providers do not encourage patient reviews and often view such feedback as having limited value
Study Confirms Teratogenicity of Valproic Acid, Topiramate
Eight specific types of major congenital malformations associated with prenatal exposure to valproic acid
Next-Gen Sequencing of CSF Improves Diagnosis of CNS Infections
Eight of 13 diagnoses made solely by metagenomic NGS had likely clinical effect, seven guided treatment
Higher Levels of Exercise in Childhood Improve Heart Health
Better cardiovascular health indicators seen with engaging in higher levels of physical activity
Pertussis Risk Up for Undervaccinated, Unvaccinated Children
However, most pertussis cases occur among vaccinated children further away from last DTaP dose
Diagnostic Testing, Antibiotics Overused in Pediatric CAP
Chest radiography ordered in 43 percent, antibiotics prescribed in 73.9 percent of community-acquired pneumonia visits
