Tag: Kids: Misc.
Pelvic Physical Therapy Effective for Functional Constipation
More effective than standard medical care for most outcomes in children with functional constipation
December 2016 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for December 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Racial Disparity Seen in Mortality for Peds End-Stage Renal Disease
Risk of death higher for non-Hispanic black children, lower for Hispanic children vs non-Hispanic whites
Selumetinib Active in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Patients were able to receive selumetinib on long-term basis; maximum tolerated dose 25 mg/m²
Ciprofloxacin Plus Fluocinolone More Effective for Peds AOMT
More effective than ciprofloxacin or fluocinolone alone for acute otitis media w/tympanostomy tubes
Families Provide 1.5B Hours of Care to Special Needs Children
Family care most likely in children who are young, poor, and with severe conditions
1996-2013 Saw Increase in U.S. Health Care Spending on Children
Greatest areas of growth in absolute terms were inpatient well-newborn care, ADHD, and asthma
24/7 Intensivist in Pediatric ICU Improves Patient Outcomes
Findings compared to critical care staffed with discretionary attending coverage
SIOP Scale Best for Detecting Ototoxicity With Cisplatin Tx
Findings show superiority for SIOP in pediatric patients with planned cisplatin-containing treatment
FDA Issues New Safety Info on Use of Anesthesia
New information addresses anesthesia use in pregnant women and young children
