Tag: Kids: Misc.
Prenatal Exposure to Ultrafine Particles Tied to Child Asthma
Sex differences seen in sensitive windows, with highest risk for asthma seen for females exposed to higher levels of UFPs in late pregnancy
Child Drownings in U.S. Pools, Spas Are on the Rise
Child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among U.S. children ages 1 to 4
Nintendo Wii Therapy Benefits Children With Cerebral Palsy
Systematic review and meta-analysis show improvement in functional balance and dynamic balance among children with cerebral palsy
Drop in Kawasaki Disease Seen During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Incidence decreased sharply after implementation of nonpharmaceutical interventions, such as mask wearing; seasonal pattern absent
Hospitalization Rates Overestimate COVID-19 Burden in Children
Almost 40 percent of the SARS-CoV-2-positive pediatric patients with hospitalization were asymptomatic
Many Children, Youth Have Violence-Related Medical Visits
Those with a past-year visit had higher levels of trauma symptoms, adverse childhood experiences, multiple violent exposures
CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine Can Be Given Along With Other Shots
Guideline will help children who have fallen behind on their vaccination schedule during the pandemic get back on track
Tympanostomy-Tube Placement No Better for Recurrent Otitis Media
Rate of episodes of acute otitis media not significantly lower with tympanostomy-tube placement versus medical management
USPSTF Advises Applying Fluoride Dental Varnish for Young Children
Fluoride supplementation recommended for children 6 months and older if water supply does not contain enough fluoride
ED Visits for Pediatric Mental Health Issues Up During COVID-19
Odds of admission for mental health issues also on the rise, as were lengths of stay
