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
Bronchiolitis Plus Gene Variant Raises Asthma Risk in Children
Higher risk seen in those with PAI-1 gene variant and serious respiratory infection at a young age
Posttraumatic Growth for Parents Post-NICU ‘Under-Evaluated’
PTG related to posttraumatic stress symptoms, positive reinterpretation and growth, infant survival
Decision Support Tools Cut CT Use in Pediatric Appendicitis Workup
Lower proportions of CT in passive, active intervention time periods versus historical control
