Tag: CHIL
Long-Term Risk for MACE Increased for Children With Hypertension
Children with hypertension at higher associated risk for stroke, hospitalization for MI or unstable angina, coronary intervention
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Leading Causes of Youth Mortality
Disparities observed for nearly all leading causes of injury and disease associated with recent increases in youth mortality rates
EPA Earmarks $3 Billion to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide
Stigma Affects Quality of Life in Children With Chronic Skin Conditions
Stigma correlates with depression and differs based on level of severity and visibility
Cognitive Impairment Still Seen in Children, Teens With HIV
Impairments seen in processing speed, working memory, even in antiretroviral therapy era
Multisite QI Collaborative Increases Appropriate Pediatric Antibiotic Use
Increase seen in median adherence to empirical, definitive, and duration of antibiotic therapy during intervention period
Mental, Social Disturbances Increased for Children With Prior Concussion
Prior concussion, brain injury symptoms/diagnosis linked to increase in odds of current depressive symptoms, anxiety
PECARN Prediction Rules for CT Imaging Show High Accuracy
Rules for intra-abdominal injury and traumatic brain injury rules applied in pediatric emergency departments
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Not Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Offspring
Prenatal opioid exposure not linked to a clinically meaningful increase in risk for neuropsychiatric disorders
