Pediatrics (all articles)
USPSTF Draft Statement: Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Sexually Active Women
3 Mar, 2021 | 08:43h | UTCScreening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
RCT: Effect of Blinatumomab vs. Chemotherapy in children with high-risk first-relapse B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
3 Mar, 2021 | 08:19h | UTCEffect of Blinatumomab vs Chemotherapy on Event-Free Survival Among Children With High-risk First-Relapse B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related study: Effect of Postreinduction Therapy Consolidation With Blinatumomab vs Chemotherapy on Disease-Free Survival in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With First Relapse of B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Blinatumomab for Treatment of Children With High-risk Relapsed B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Clinical Update: Acute covid-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
2 Mar, 2021 | 02:11h | UTCAcute covid-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
The most common symptoms in children with acute SARS-CoV-2 infection are fever and cough. This Clinical Update looks at the presentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children, transmission dynamics, and multisystem inflammatory disease @asicksamuelshttps://t.co/XrDtAhJUb9
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) March 1, 2021
RCT: Similar outcomes with intermittent vs. continuous pulse oximetry in hospitalized infants with stabilized bronchiolitis
2 Mar, 2021 | 01:42h | UTCIntermittent vs Continuous Pulse Oximetry in Hospitalized Infants With Stabilized Bronchiolitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Editorial: Should We Prioritize Deimplementation of Continuous Pulse Oximetry in Bronchiolitis Care?
Cohort study: Association between preterm-birth phenotypes and differential morbidity, growth, and neurodevelopment at age 2 years
2 Mar, 2021 | 01:41h | UTC
M-A: Umbilical cord management at term and late preterm birth
2 Mar, 2021 | 01:25h | UTCUmbilical Cord Management at Term and Late Preterm Birth: A Meta-analysis – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Clinical Update: Enteric Fever
28 Feb, 2021 | 21:02h | UTCEnteric fever – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Diagnosis of enteric fever is complicated as symptoms overlap with other causes of fever and early investigations are inconclusive. Here's what you need to know about its presentation, diagnosis, and treatment #BMJEducationhttps://t.co/1mvbNb7peS pic.twitter.com/Z7YxngHanl
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) February 28, 2021
M-A: Adjuvant corticosteroids are effective in lowering the risk of kidney scarring in children with acute pyelonephritis
28 Feb, 2021 | 20:38h | UTCAdjuvant corticosteroids for prevention of kidney scarring in children with acute pyelonephritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Archives of Disease in Childhood (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
U.S. Guidelines panel recommendation for long-acting injectable antiretroviral regimen in adults and adolescents with HIV
28 Feb, 2021 | 20:34h | UTCWhat’s New in the Guidelines? Panel’s Recommendation for Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine in Persons with HIV
Indian Guidelines for pediatric skin care in neonates, infants, and children
28 Feb, 2021 | 20:37h | UTCIndian Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Pediatric Skin Care
New protocol tested SARS-CoV-2 positivity on day 9 among quarantined student contacts of confirmed cases, resulting in safe reduction in loss of instructional time
26 Feb, 2021 | 08:42h | UTCCommentary: Is the CDC 10-day COVID-19 quarantine guideline enough? – News Medical
Commentary on Twitter
In this study of a 9-day testing protocol for student contacts of confirmed #COVID19 cases in 1 Florida county, a reduction in loss of instructional time was found that was less than what would have occurred with 14-day quarantine https://t.co/YPft2oAvYk
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 19, 2021
Differences in characteristics and outcomes of children and adolescents with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) vs. severe acute COVID-19
26 Feb, 2021 | 08:43h | UTCCommentary: Studies help discern severe COVID from related kids’ syndrome – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter
In this case series using national MIS-C registry data, kids w MIS-C were younger (6-12 y), more likely to be non-Hispanic Black, & have severe CV or mucocutaneous involvement and more extreme inflammation vs kids w severe #COVID19 https://t.co/jmCCDPXLmf @BostonChildrens
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 25, 2021
SR: Metformin has modest efficacy for children with obesity
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:08h | UTCEfficacy and Safety of Metformin for Obesity: A Systematic Review – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Metformin Underwhelms in Pediatric Obesity – Physician’s Weekly
Testing strategies for diagnosing tuberculosis in young children
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:05h | UTCSensitive and Feasible Specimen Collection and Testing Strategies for Diagnosing Tuberculosis in Young Children – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Diagnosing Childhood Tuberculosis: A Small Step Forward (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Diagnosing Pediatric TB in the Resource-Limited Areas – Physician’s Weekly
Schools may see a burst of the common cold when they reopen, research suggests
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:51h | UTCSchools may see a burst of the common cold when they reopen, research suggests – STAT
Educators may be more central drivers of Covid-19 in schools than students, CDC study finds
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:55h | UTCEducators may be more central drivers of Covid-19 in schools than students, CDC study finds – CNN
Commentary on Twitter
A new @CDCMMWR looks at #COVID19 in Georgia elementary schools. The study highlights that preventing infections in educators is an important part of stopping the spread of COVID-19 in schools. Learn more: https://t.co/UcpGxv5GYz. pic.twitter.com/2nA4YChmNO
— CDC (@CDCgov) February 22, 2021
AAP Clinical Report: Ethical Considerations in Pediatricians’ Use of Social Media
23 Feb, 2021 | 01:24h | UTCEthical Considerations in Pediatricians’ Use of Social Media – Pediatrics
News release: Post or pause? Report guides pediatricians’ ethical use of social media – AAP News
Cutaneous findings in SARS-CoV-2-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Disease in Children (MIS-C)
23 Feb, 2021 | 01:57h | UTC
Experts worry screen time during Covid-19 could increase vision problems in kids
23 Feb, 2021 | 01:48h | UTCRelated: Progression of myopia in school-aged children after COVID-19 home confinement – JAMA Ophthalmology
Prevalence of bicuspid aortic valve and associated aortopathy in newborns in Copenhagen, Denmark
21 Feb, 2021 | 21:58h | UTCPrevalence of Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Associated Aortopathy in Newborns in Copenhagen, Denmark – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
In this population epi study the prevalence of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) among newborns in Copenhagen was 0.77%; aortopathy incl. coarctation was common, suggesting that it represents a fetal malformation https://t.co/xqUBzQn9NA @HenningBundgaa1 @jamapediatrics
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 11, 2021
SR: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children related to COVID-19
21 Feb, 2021 | 22:11h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Very proud to present our systematic review on the hyperinflammatory syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 in children #PIMS_TS #MISC, as published today in @EurJPediatrics.
We analyzed and summarized over 950 cases from more than 60 records. https://t.co/jO3te1KUIE
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— Levi Hoste (@LeviHoste) February 18, 2021
Meta-analysis: Sustained lung inflations during neonatal resuscitation at birth
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:21h | UTCSustained Lung Inflations During Neonatal Resuscitation at Birth: A Meta-analysis – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries on Twitter
#Metaanalysis by @KapadiaNeo & @Ilcor_org colleagues finds Sustained lung inflation is a potential harmful intervention in babies, particularly in extreme preterm infants who are at increased risk of death@AAPJournals @EBNEO #NeoEBM @wyllie_jonathan https://t.co/rsDYtDRgm0 pic.twitter.com/fO6mu4ICil
— Abdul Razak, MD, FRCPCH (@DrAbdulRazak_MD) December 23, 2020
If your center is still using sustained lung inflations this systematic review should give you reason to pause. #neoEBM #Meded #MedTwitter https://t.co/WCHCdHzyGX pic.twitter.com/53lOMIFQas
— Michael Narvey (@NICU_Musings) January 8, 2021
Bleeding in critically ill children—review of literature, knowledge gaps, and suggestions for future investigation
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:23h | UTC
A food allergy epidemic… or just another case of overdiagnosis?
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:13h | UTCA food allergy epidemic… or just another case of overdiagnosis? – The BMJ Opinion
Original study: Food anaphylaxis in the United Kingdom: analysis of national data, 1998-2018 – The BMJ
Defining the optimal total number of chemotherapy courses in younger patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A comparison of 3 vs. 4 courses
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:06h | UTCDefining the Optimal Total Number of Chemotherapy Courses in Younger Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Comparison of Three Versus Four Courses – Journal of Clinical Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Optimal Number of Treatment Courses Explored in Younger Patients with AML – CancerNetwork
Commentary on Twitter
What is the optimal number of chemotherapy courses in younger patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)? This study evaluates 3 vs 4 courses https://t.co/peC7Xo3BbX #leusm #JCO pic.twitter.com/OGChNkYS0X
— ASCO Publications (@ASCO_pubs) January 6, 2021