Collaborative Care Helps Ease Persistent Concussion Symptoms
Adolescents with lingering effects may need cognitive behavioral therapy, too
Newborn Gut Microbiome May Predict Later Allergy, Asthma
Gut microbiome dysbiosis might promote CD4+ T cell dysfunction
Pregnancy Screens Lacking for Teens With Leukemia
Low rates for teens with acute leukemia and ER visits before teratogenic exposures
Parents Often Make Dosing Errors With Liquid Medications
Parents make fewer mistakes using oral syringes compared to cups
Number of Youth Soccer Injuries Up Over Last 25 Years
Concussion rate jumped almost 1,600 percent in same time period
OTC Head Lice Treatments Are Losing Effectiveness
But several prescription medications have proven safe and effective
Dexrazoxane Prevents Chemo-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Dexrazoxane beneficial for preventing anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in children, young adults
Prepregnancy BMI May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk in Offspring
Slight increase in risk for overweight/obese woman, but overall odds remain low
TAPS Tool Identifies Problem Substance Use in Primary Care
Detects tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use disorders; lower sensitivity for any substance use disorders
Early Exposure to Antibiotics Ups Risk of Allergic Dz Later in Life
Researchers found higher risk for hay fever, eczema in those exposed to antibiotics before age 2
