Pediatric Asthma Risk Score Has Good Sensitivity, Specificity
PARS has improved ability over API for predicting asthma in children with mild-to-moderate risk
Malnutrition Ups Risk of Postop Issues in Pediatric Crohn Disease
In propensity-matched analysis, mild, severe malnutrition linked to elevated odds of complications
New AAP Guideline Available for Infantile Hemangioma Treatment
Early intervention and/or referral recommended for potentially problematic infantile hemangiomas
Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries
Overall mean salary gap by gender decreased from −2.6 to −1.9 percent after a decade
Updated Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Influenza
Rapid molecular assays should be used to improve diagnosis; antivirals should begin as soon as possible
Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function
Newborn lung function improved as measured by forced expiratory flow at three months of age
Incident Concussion 5.1 Percent Per Season for Youth Football
Risk increased for youth with depression or history of concussion
Mental, Behavior, Developmental Disorders Up With Low-Income
Children in lower- versus higher-income households more often diagnosed with MBDDs
FDA: Teething Jewelry Linked to at Least One Infant Death
Threats from these products include choking, strangulation, injury to the mouth, infection
FDA: Fluoroquinolones Tied to Heart Vessel Ruptures, Tears
Patients at risk include those with hypertension or certain genetic disorders and the elderly
