Tag: Child Development
Higher Hb Threshold for Transfusion Not Better for Preemies
Use of a higher hemoglobin threshold for transfusion in anemic preterm infants does not lower risk for death, neurodevelopmental impairment
Asymptomatic Brain Bleeds in Newborns Not Tied to Long-Term Harm
Normal brain development and neurodevelopmental scores seen at age 2 years
Antipsychotic Use Declined in Young Children From 2009 to 2017
While there was a shift toward evidence-based indications, majority of use remains off-label
Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer Behavioral Difficulties for Children
Fewer parent-reported behavioral problems observed with longer duration of breastfeeding
Maternal Distress in Pregnancy Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
Maternal depression during pregnancy may increase child's risk for asthma at 10 years of age
Maternal Epidural During Birth Linked to Later Autism in Kids
Autism risk seems to increase with longer duration of epidural exposure
DKA Episode May Harm Cognitive Function in Children With T1D
Lower IQ and worse memory seen in children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and single event
Early Intervention Has Lasting Benefit for Deaf Children
Children who were deaf/hard of hearing who entered EI early more likely to be ready for kindergarten
Gestational Weight Gain Tied to Childhood Allergic Conditions
Prepregnancy weight and gestational weight gain tied to childhood asthma, wheezing, eczema, and allergies
Neuropsychiatric Disorders Up in Offspring of Mothers With PCOS
Exposure to maternal polycystic ovary syndrome tied to higher risk for neurodevelopmental disorders
