Tag: Kids: Misc.
Nonoperative Management Feasible for Pediatric Appendicitis
Less morbidity and lower costs for those choosing nonoperative management versus surgery
Childhood Depression Tied to Cortical Gray Matter Development
Alterations in gray matter volume loss, thinning in association with major depressive disorder
Prevalence of Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy Up in U.S. Children
Increase in prevalence from 2002-2013, with highest prevalence among those aged 12 to <18 years
FDA Approves LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator for Children
For heart patients who can't have device implanted
Neurotoxicity of Anesthesia in Children Needs to Be Addressed
Survey suggests need for improvements in clinical practice, training, and communication on this topic
Cannabidiol Shows Promise in Pediatric Epilepsy
Preliminary studies link cannabidiol to seizure reduction, but drug interactions remain a concern
FDA Approves Kanuma for Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
For treatment of LAL deficiency, also known as Wolman disease or cholesteryl ester storage disease
AAP: Screen All Children for Cholesterol, Depression, HIV
American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines reflect concerns about obesity, suicide
Social Impact for Untreated Infantile Hemangiomas
Preteens with untreated IHs have higher social anxiety scores, lower social initiative scores
Benefits for Intra-, Extracapsular Tonsillectomy in Peds OSA
Comparable outcomes for intra- and extracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
