Tag: Kids: Misc.
ACIP: Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Outweigh Risks for ≥12s
After reviewing evidence, including data on risks for myocarditis, vaccination benefits outweigh risks for all populations
Face Masks May Expose Children to Higher Carbon Dioxide Levels
Authors say levels, especially in younger children, are higher than recommended limits
CDC: Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall
Relaxed recommendation comes as a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 years can get COVID-19 shots unfolds
Many Youth With Blood Cancers Receive Intensive End-of-Life Care
Influencing factors include hospital size, insurance type, geographic region
MIS-C Diagnosed More Often in Black, Hispanic Children
No differences seen in phylogenetic analysis of viral genome sequences when comparing MIS-C, primary COVID-19 patients
Annual Hospital Costs of $109 Million for Pediatric Firearm Injuries
Substantial cost differences seen based on hospital region, patient race, and income quartile
ADA: Peds Hospitalization Rates for New-Onset T2DM Up During Pandemic
Hospitalization rate for new onset diabetes up from 0.27 percent in 2019 to 0.62 percent in 2020; mean admission HbA1c, glucose also higher
Nonpharmacologic Interventions Effective for Pediatric Migraine
Components of interventions were effective, but when examined individually, none were significantly more effective than waitlist control
Total Opioid Rx Down for Children, Young Adults in the U.S.
However, opioids still commonly dispensed, with high-risk prescribing practices suspected in young children
Virtual Reality Game May Aid Management of Pediatric Burn Pain
Smartphone game easily implemented in an outpatient clinic during burn dressing changes
