IDSA: Measles Complication SSPE More Common Than Thought
Clinicians to be aware of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Useful Tips Offered for Addressing Negative Patient Reviews
Doctors should respond quickly, validate patient complaints, demonstrate willingness to take action
Eating Reassessment Urged After Negative Oral Food Challenge
About 25 percent of children continue food-avoidance diet despite negative oral food challenge
Skin Patch to Treat Peanut Allergy Appears Promising
Delivering small amounts of peanut protein boosted tolerance for about half of young patients in study
Socioeconomic Status in Children Tied to MetS in Adulthood
Each unit increase in family SES in childhood linked to decrease in risk for adult metabolic syndrome
Child-Parent Screening for Hypercholesterolemia Feasible
Screening feasible in primary care at routine child immunization visits for children aged 1 to 2 years
Quality Improvement Methods Improve Asthma Care
Improved timely administration of short-acting β-agonist with use of standardized asthma score
Amitriptyline, Topiramate Don’t Cut Pediatric Migraine vs Placebo
No reduction in headache frequency or headache-related disability compared with placebo
ASA: Low Unplanned Admission for Dental Procedure + Other Sx
Four of 55 pediatric patients undergoing combination of procedures were admitted with peri-op concerns
American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 21-25
The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held from Oct. 21...
