Pediatrics (all articles)
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules
9 Feb, 2018 | 12:46h | UTCPolicy Statement: Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules: United States, 2018 – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
The Immunization Schedules for 2018 are available in the Red Book Online (free) and in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website (free)
Research: Five and 10 minute Apgar scores and risks of cerebral palsy and epilepsy
9 Feb, 2018 | 12:39h | UTCInfographic: The vital first 10 minutes (free PDF)
Even slight changes within the normal Apgar score range (7-10) from five to 10 minutes have a major influence in the risks of cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
Research: Effectiveness of Family Integrated Care in neonatal intensive care units on infant and parent outcomes
9 Feb, 2018 | 12:37h | UTCEffectiveness of Family Integrated Care in neonatal intensive care units on infant and parent outcomes: a multicentre, multinational, cluster-randomised controlled trial – The Lancet child & Adolescent Health (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Premature babies healthier when parents help with hospital care, study shows – The Guardian (free) AND Preemies Fared Better When Parents Helped with NICU Care – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Parents’ care can help premature babies in hospital, says study – BBC News (free)
Research: Effectiveness of a childhood obesity prevention programme delivered through schools, targeting 6 and 7 year olds
9 Feb, 2018 | 12:35h | UTCEditorial: The failure of anti-obesity programmes in schools (free)
Commentary: Obesity crisis can’t be solved by schools – major new study – The Conversation (free) AND Schools are not the answer to childhood obesity epidemic, study shows – The Guardian (free)
““In the words of Winston Churchill, “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.”” (from editorial)
Research: Use of social media is associated with short sleep duration in students aged 11 to 20 years
9 Feb, 2018 | 11:57h | UTCUse of social media is associated with short sleep duration in a dose–response manner in students aged 11 to 20 years – Acta Paediatrica (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Social media use linked to lack of sleep in students – Wiley, via EurekAlert (free)
See also a recent Pediatrics supplement: Children, Adolescents and Screens: What We Know and What We Need To Learn (series of free articles) and related articles on Social Media and Mental Health
Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Autoimmune Liver Disease
9 Feb, 2018 | 11:36h | UTC
Review: Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Adolescents
9 Feb, 2018 | 11:34h | UTCNonsuicidal Self-Injury in Adolescents – Deutsches Ärzteblatt international (free)
Research: Lactation Duration and Progression to Diabetes in Women
9 Feb, 2018 | 11:29h | UTCCommentary: Breastfeeding May Halve Diabetes Risk in Women – Medscape (free registration required)
Research: Effects of Preschool in Educational Attainment at 35 Years of Age
5 Feb, 2018 | 16:45h | UTCCommentaries: Longer Early Childhood Intervention Linked To Greater Post-Secondary Attainment – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND Does Preschool Make a Long-Term Difference? – MedPage Today (free) AND Graduates of early childhood program show greater educational gains as adults – EurekAlert (free)
BSH Guideline: Thrombotic and Haemostatic Issues in Paediatric Malignancy
5 Feb, 2018 | 16:21h | UTC
Pediatrics Journal Supplement – Congenital Zika Syndrome
5 Feb, 2018 | 16:25h | UTCPediatrics Journal Supplement – Congenital Zika Syndrome (via @greg_folkers)
– Zika and Public Health: Understanding the Epidemiology and Information Environment (free)
– Public Health Approach to Addressing the Needs of Children Affected by Congenital Zika Syndrome (free)
– Development of Infants With Congenital Zika Syndrome: What Do We Know and What Can We Expect? (free)
– Ophthalmologic Manifestations Associated With Zika Virus Infection (free)
Research: History of Childhood Kidney Disease and Risk of Adult End-Stage Renal Disease
4 Feb, 2018 | 18:34h | UTCHistory of Childhood Kidney Disease and Risk of Adult End-Stage Renal Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Quick Take Video Summary: Childhood Kidney Disease and Adult ESRD (free)
Commentaries: History of Childhood Kidney Disease Linked to Risk of ESRD – Physician’s Weekly (free) AND Childhood Kidney Disease Predicts Adult ESRD – MedPage Today (free registration required)
CDC Offers Refresher on Safe-sleep Practices for Infants
4 Feb, 2018 | 18:32h | UTCCDC Offers Refresher on Safe-sleep Practices for Infants – American Academy of Family Physicians (free)
Related Guideline: SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment – Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
Opinion: Drug treatment of ADHD – tenuous scientific basis
4 Feb, 2018 | 18:00h | UTCDrug treatment of ADHD – tenuous scientific basis – Tidsskrift (free)
Review: Hemodynamic Instability in Neonatal Shock
4 Feb, 2018 | 17:59h | UTC
Research: Long-Term Effects of Inhaled Budesonide for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
4 Feb, 2018 | 17:07h | UTCLong-Term Effects of Inhaled Budesonide for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: No long-term neurodevelopmental effects of inhaled budesonide in preterm infants – 2 Minute Medicine (free) AND Long-Term Effects of Inhaled Budesonide for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Research: Parental Supply and Alcohol-Related Harm in Adolescence
30 Jan, 2018 | 19:59h | UTCCommentaries: Parental supply and alcohol-related harm in adolescence: emerging but incomplete evidence – The Lancet Public Health (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at parents giving alcohol to their teenage children, and alcohol-related risks – Science Media Centre (free) AND Parental provision of alcohol to teenagers does not reduce risks, compared to no supply, Australian study finds – ScienceDaily (free)
Meta-Analysis: Fluid Balance and Outcomes in Critically Ill Children
30 Jan, 2018 | 19:57h | UTCAssociation Between Fluid Balance and Outcomes in Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a period)
Commentaries: Fluid Overload Boosts Mortality in Critically Ill Children – Medscape (free registration required)
Research: Birth Defects Potentially Related to Zika Virus Infection During Pregnancy in the United States
30 Jan, 2018 | 19:42h | UTCBirth Defects Potentially Related to Zika Virus Infection During Pregnancy in the United States – JAMA (free for a period)
Commentaries: Birth defects climb in US areas with local Zika – CIDRAP (free) AND More birth defects in U.S. areas with Zika: U.S. health officials – Reuters (free)
Guideline: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
30 Jan, 2018 | 19:40h | UTC
Research: Association of Time to Treatment With Short-term Outcomes for Pediatric Patients With Refractory Convulsive Status Epilepticus
26 Jan, 2018 | 01:39h | UTCAssociation of Time to Treatment With Short-term Outcomes for Pediatric Patients With Refractory Convulsive Status Epilepticus – JAMA Neurology (free for a period)
Editorial: Time May Be of the Essence in the Treatment of Pediatric Patients With Refractory Convulsive Status Epilepticus (free)
Commentary: Delays Raise Death Risk in Kids with Status Epilepticus – MedPage Today (free registration required)
“These findings may change the perception of acute seizure and status epilepticus treatment, tentatively converting it into an extremely time-sensitive emergency that is similar to stroke or other cardiovascular events”.
Guideline: Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days To Support Childhood Development and Adult Health
26 Jan, 2018 | 01:20h | UTCCommentary: AAP Issues Recommendations for Improving Early-Childhood Nutrition – Physician’s First Watch (free) AND These Are the Best Foods for a Baby’s Brain – TIME (free)
Research: Association of Exposure to Communities With Higher Ratios of Obesity with Increased Body Mass Index and Risk of Overweight and Obesity
26 Jan, 2018 | 00:42h | UTCAssociation of Exposure to Communities With Higher Ratios of Obesity with Increased Body Mass Index and Risk of Overweight and Obesity Among Parents and Children – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Your Neighbors, Your Waistline – New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND Is ‘Social Contagion’ at Play When It Comes to Obesity Risk? – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Location of military assignment tied to obesity risk for families – Cardiovascular Business (free)
International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education
26 Jan, 2018 | 00:28h | UTCInternational technical guidance on sexuality education: An evidence-informed approach – UNESCO (free PDF)
News release: UN urges Comprehensive Approach to Sexuality Education – UNESCO (free)
Commentary: UN issues more progressive guidelines on sex education – Devex (free)
Research: A Home Visiting Parenting Program and Child Obesity
26 Jan, 2018 | 00:15h | UTCA Home Visiting Parenting Program and Child Obesity: A Randomized Trial – Pediatrics (free)
Commentaries: Home Visits Cut Obesity in Young Children – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Home Visit Program Significantly Lowers Rates of Obesity in Young Children – Endocrinology Advisor (free)