Racial Disparity Seen in Mortality for Peds End-Stage Renal Disease
Risk of death higher for non-Hispanic black children, lower for Hispanic children vs non-Hispanic whites
Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir Effective for Chronic HCV in Adolescents
98 of 100 patients reached sustained virologic response at 12 weeks; no virologic failure observed
Selumetinib Active in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Patients were able to receive selumetinib on long-term basis; maximum tolerated dose 25 mg/m²
Survey Shows Lower Rate of Impaired Driving in U.S. for 2014
In 2014, 11.1 percent drove under the influence of alcohol, 4.1 percent drove under influence of drugs
Bell’s Palsy Tied to Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine
Increased risk for Bell's palsy in those with concomitant administration of other vaccines
Ciprofloxacin Plus Fluocinolone More Effective for Peds AOMT
More effective than ciprofloxacin or fluocinolone alone for acute otitis media w/tympanostomy tubes
Case Report: Ustekinumab for Crohn’s Continued in Pregnancy
Patient receiving UST maintenance therapy had uneventful pregnancy, delivered healthy baby
Fish-Oil Fatty Acids in Pregnancy Cut Wheeze, Asthma Risk in Child
Supplementation in pregnancy linked to reduction in risk of persistent wheeze and asthma in offspring
Families Provide 1.5B Hours of Care to Special Needs Children
Family care most likely in children who are young, poor, and with severe conditions
Legalization of Marijuana May Impact Teen Perception, Use
Decreased perception of harm, increased use among eighth, 10th graders in Washington, but not Colorado
