Comorbidity Factors Identified for Exacerbation-Prone Asthma
Blood eosinophils, BMI, bronchodilator responsiveness tied to exacerbation frequency
Hypoglycemia, Bradycardia Up in Neonates Exposed to β-Blockers
Increased risk for neonates born to exposed mothers, even after adjustment for confounders
Salmeterol + Fluticasone Deemed Safe for Childhood Asthma
FDA to review findings, researcher says
Laser Pointers Can Cause Retinal Injury in Children
Although uncommon, vision impairment from these devices can be permanent
Review: PCPs Have Critical Role in ID of Pediatric Thyroid Disease
Primary care physician is often provider responsible for initiating evaluation of thyroid disorder
iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively
Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
Best Practices Developed for Managing Peds Celiac Disease
Quality of evidence often insufficient for providing unequivocal best practices
Early Onset Preeclampsia May Be Linked to Hemangioma
Association attenuated when longer hospital length of stay is accounted for
AAP Survey Finds More Parents Are Refusing Vaccines
However, reasons for refusing have changed in recent years
Patients Lacking Straight Answers on Safety of E-Cigarettes
When patients ask about safety and using e-cigarettes to stop smoking, doctors' advice differs
