Tag: Kids: Misc.
Sibling Bullying Tied to Increased Odds of Psychotic Disorder
Both victims and perpetrators have greater odds of developing a psychotic disorder
Significant Challenges for Developmental-Behavioral Peds
Care issues include long waits, high case complexity, poor reimbursement, and provider burnout
Short Stature in Childhood Tied to Higher Stroke Risk in Adulthood
Increased risk seen for ischemic stroke in both sexes, intracerebral hemorrhage in men
AAP, POSNA Release 5 Pediatric Orthopedic Recommendations
Five tests/procedures often inappropriately ordered highlighted as part of Choosing Wisely campaign
Nusinersen Beneficial in Later-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Significant improvement in motor function compared with sham procedure among children with SMA
Risk Tool Predicts Pressure Injuries in Hospitalized Children
Braden QD Scale reliably predicts pressure injuries related to immobility, medical devices
Prenatal, Early Life Fructose Intake Associated With Asthma
High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages during pregnancy and early childhood linked to asthma
CDC: Parent-Reported Head Injuries in 7.0 Percent of Children
Based on parental report, 8.3 percent of boys, 5.6 percent of girls have had head injury in their lifetime
School Program in U.K. Shows No Significant Impact on Child BMI
No significant reduction in BMI z score at 15 or 30 months of healthy lifestyle program intervention
Ketamine + Propofol Speeds Recovery for Peds MRI Sedation
Ketamine at induction with reduced propofol infusion rate leads to shorter recovery time in children
