Tag: Kids: Misc.
Vitamin D Supplementation May Aid New-Onset Pediatric T1DM
A serum 25(OH)D target of 30 to 60 ng/mL is safe, effective, and recommended for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
FDA Approves Imbruvica for Pediatric Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Approval is for chronic disease after failure of one or more lines of systemic therapy
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines 73 Percent Protective in Under 5s
Specially formulated doses for America's youngest children were approved for distribution in June
7-Methylxanthine Linked to Reduced Myopia Progression in Children
Rate of myopia progression and axial elongation reduced in association with caffeine metabolite 7-MX treatment
Diversity Goals Not Met for Pediatric Academic Faculty in the U.S.
Increase in underrepresented in medicine primarily driven by female representation, but percentage still lower than in population
Cognition Studied in Children at Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia
Neurocognitive impairments noted in seven of 24 measures for children at familial high risk for schizophrenia versus population-based controls
FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Illegal Nicotine Gummies
Gummies look like candy and can cause severe nicotine toxicity or death if young children eat them
Nurse-Led Interventions May Cut Children’s Fear of Needles
Divided attention and positive memory reframing are feasible and may reduce vaccine-related distress
Pediatric Populations Less Likely to Get Long COVID
Vaccination tied to lower risk for persistent COVID-19 symptoms at more than 12 weeks since infection
Consensus Developed on Managing Hypertension in Children
Differing positions of current guidelines make the definition and management of arterial hypertension in children and adolescents uncertain
