Tag: Kids: Misc.
Group A Strep Exposure Does Not Worsen Chronic Tic in Youth
GAS exposures associated with longitudinal changes of hyperactivity-impulsivity symptom severity
In Utero Exposure to Antibiotics May Up Asthma Risk in Vaginally Born
Antibiotic exposure in second to third trimester, but not in first trimester, linked to increased odds of asthma at age 11
Human Rabies Immunoglobulin Safe, Prevents Rabies in Children
Twenty-eight of 30 participants had rabies virus neutralizing antibody titers ≥0.5 IU/mL on day 14 after HRIG150 postexposure prophylaxis
Child Proton Pump Inhibitor Use May Increase Asthma Risk
Risk increased across all age groups with highest risk for infants and toddlers; risk seen across individual PPIs
Black Children More Likely to Have Fish, Shellfish Allergies
Shellfish allergy independently associated with having asthma, even after adjusting for race
Blood Lead Level Testing Among Children Decreased During COVID-19
Estimated 9,603 children with elevated BLL were missed due to decreased testing in January to May 2020
Skin Infections in Early Childhood Linked to Pediatric Psoriasis
Independent associations with pediatric psoriasis also seen for atopic dermatitis, family history of psoriasis
Psychological Distress High Among Students During COVID-19
10.5 percent of students self-reported psychological distress; increased odds seem for those in high school, those who exercise less
EPA, DHA Intake From Fish May Reduce Childhood Asthma Risk
Higher intake at age 7 years linked to lower odds of incident asthma at 11 or 14 years among FADS minor G allele carriers
Fracture at Certain Ages May Prompt Child Abuse Evaluation
Expert panel recommends evaluation for children younger than 3 years with rib fracture, younger than 18 months with humeral, femoral fractures