Pediatrics (all articles)
WHO issues new guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children
29 Jan, 2021 | 01:37h | UTCGuideline: Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children – World Health Organization
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: an ethics-based framework for shared decision-making
28 Jan, 2021 | 01:29h | UTCCommentary: Offer COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant or breastfeeding people – Canadian Medical Association Journal
RCT: In a population with a high prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease, screening schoolchildren with echocardiography can enable timely initiation of secondary antibiotic prophylaxis
27 Jan, 2021 | 01:05h | UTCCommentaries: Echo Screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Kids Gets a Boost – TCTMD
Editorial: Screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease—Quo Vadis?
Author interview: Systematic Echocardiographic Screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Nepalese Schoolchildren – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
RHD accounts for the highest number of deaths due to #VHD worldwide. Cluster RCT in Nepal indicates effectiveness of early detection of clinically silent #RHD by echocardiographic screening of schoolchildren and timely initiation of secondary prophylaxis https://t.co/gCCt4LzV7X
— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) January 20, 2021
It took us 9 years to complete this cluster randomized clinical trial; for me this meant two children, a Colombian family, Spanish, moving home three times, nine trips to Nepal, public health @LSHTM, and from #Kilimanjaro to #ChoOyu. https://t.co/uMs4ZQzCYX pic.twitter.com/ZFBAlwEZDd
— Thomas Pilgrim (@ThomPilgrim) January 20, 2021
CDC Report: Low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools with precautions in place
27 Jan, 2021 | 01:25h | UTCRelated viewpoint: Data and Policy to Guide Opening Schools Safely to Limit the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Infection – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Important study:
While covid test + rates ranged from 7 to 40% in the community, K-12 schools were able to open with nearly no transmission linked to school.The harm of school closure will tear the fabric of society; these steps are worth it to reopen. https://t.co/q0SXpqJrqw pic.twitter.com/rsL7EkVsZZ
— Dr. Vinay Prasad MD MPH, Associate Professor (@VPrasadMDMPH) January 26, 2021
Nurse Home Visiting and Maternal Mental Health: 3-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Trial
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:42h | UTCNurse Home Visiting and Maternal Mental Health: 3-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Trial – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Cohort study: Association of maternal autoimmune disease with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:40h | UTCAssociation of Maternal Autoimmune Disease With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: More Evidence Linking Autoimmune Diseases to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Risk of ADHD may increase if expectant mother has autoimmune disorder, study says – CNN AND Study Suggests Maternal Autoimmune Disease Linked to ADHD in Children – Physician’s Weekly AND Maternal Autoimmune Diseases Linked to ADHD in Children – NEJM Journal Watch
Commentary on Twitter
Maternal autoimmune disease has been associated with increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism in offspring. A new study at #jamapeds reports a similar association for offspring development of ADHD. https://t.co/Kcm1hhXkHh pic.twitter.com/DBNvhATtX2
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) January 20, 2021
New analysis does not support a major role of school reopening in the second COVID-19 wave in Israel
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:52h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Very interesting paper
Despite previous certainty about schools being the driving factor in the second wave in Israel, now looks unlikely
Easing restrictions of large gatherings in adults the predominant factor
Young adults, not children, as elsewherehttps://t.co/oWHbZynRpL
— Alasdair Munro (@apsmunro) January 25, 2021
UNICEF Executive Director Statement: “Children cannot afford another year of school disruption”
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:53h | UTCChildren cannot afford another year of school disruption – UNICEF
Commentary on Twitter
"Children cannot afford another year of school disruption."
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director @unicefchief Henrietta H. Fore
Find out more ?https://t.co/DwuaHGub3B pic.twitter.com/jQbdLK2EE5
— UNICEF Rwanda (@unicefrw) January 13, 2021
German study provides evidence that opening schools may be safe
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:51h | UTCGerman Study Provides Evidence that Opening Schools May Be Safe – Physician’s Weekly
Original Study: Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Their Parents in Southwest Germany – JAMA Pediatrics
Editorial: To Spread or Not to Spread SARS-CoV-2—Is That the Question?
Related: Three studies highlight low COVID risk of in-person school
Global incidence and mortality of neonatal sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:22h | UTC
Systematic review: Indomethacin for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:02h | UTCIndomethacin for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants – Cochrane Library
Perspective: Vaccinating children against Covid-19 — the lessons of measles
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:34h | UTCVaccinating Children against Covid-19 — The Lessons of Measles – New England Journal of Medicine
Cohort study: Tomographic radiation in patients who underwent appendectomy linked to increased risk of hematologic malignant neoplasms
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:25h | UTCRisk of Hematologic Malignant Neoplasms From Abdominopelvic Computed Tomographic Radiation in Patients Who Underwent Appendectomy – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Optimizing the Gold Standard—Low-Dose Computed Tomography Modalities as a Part of Clinical Practice in Acute Appendicitis Imaging – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Risk of Hematologic Malignant Neoplasms From Abdominopelvic CT Radiation
Randomized trial: Dexamethasone and post-adenotonsillectomy pain in children
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:19h | UTC
Randomized trial: Standard vs. long peripheral catheters for multiday IV therapy in children
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:05h | UTCStandard Versus Long Peripheral Catheters for Multiday IV Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Meta-analysis: Outcomes of endotracheal suctioning in non-vigorous neonates born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:04h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Outcomes of non-endotracheal suctioning (non-ETS) versus ETS in non-vigorous meconium-stained neonates = no difference
Published in @ADC_FN https://t.co/raRs4uj73o pic.twitter.com/AAGQiKyc5a
— Evidence-Based Neo (@EBNEO) June 25, 2020
Randomized trial: In pediatric acute CNS infections, 3% Hypertonic saline is superior to 20% Mannitol for reducing intracranial pressure
21 Jan, 2021 | 01:08h | UTCRandomized Clinical Trial of 20% Mannitol Versus 3% Hypertonic Saline in Children With Raised Intracranial Pressure Due to Acute CNS Infections – Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Feature w/#VisualAbstract
RCT of 20% mannitol vs. 3% hypertonic saline in children w/raised ICP due to acute CNS infections: Which is superior?
Rameshkumar, @drarunbansal, Jayashree ??: https://t.co/ZGWaPMhPvr
Editorial by Argent ??: https://t.co/BsbZKsEG03#PedsICU @WFPICCS pic.twitter.com/5asM9HNQaN
— Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (@PedCritCareMed) December 21, 2020
Antenatal interventions for preventing stillbirth, fetal loss and perinatal death: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews
21 Jan, 2021 | 00:59h | UTCCommentary: What are the most effective interventions during pregnancy for preventing stillbirth? – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
@CochranePCG overview of Cochrane systematic reviews included 43 Cochrane reviews that assessed 61 different ways of preventing stillbirth during pregnancy, or infant deaths around the time of birth. Read the feature https://t.co/ijf9Id8jjO & full review https://t.co/tMZsCVhs3m
— Cochrane Neonatal (@CochraneNeonate) January 7, 2021
Randomized trial: Dabigatran non-inferior to standard of care for children with acute venous thromboembolism
21 Jan, 2021 | 00:35h | UTCDabigatran etexilate for the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism in children (DIVERSITY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, phase 2b/3, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet Haematology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
WHO urges governments to promote healthy food in public facilities
19 Jan, 2021 | 01:40h | UTCWHO urges governments to promote healthy food in public facilities – World Health Organization
Original Report: Action framework for developing and implementing public food procurement and service policies for a healthy diet – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter
Governments worldwide have a responsibility to serve and sell food that improves the health of their people. @WHO's new action framework is an opportunity to make healthy food choices the default choices in public settings. https://t.co/NdUtXBNSL1
— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) January 18, 2021
Systematic review: Little evidence of benefit from vitamin D supplementation on linear growth and other health outcomes among children under five years of age
19 Jan, 2021 | 01:11h | UTC
Randomized trial: Vitamin D does not improve growth or reduce rickets in stunted children
19 Jan, 2021 | 01:07h | UTCVitamin D for Growth and Rickets in Stunted Children: A Randomized Trial – Pediatrics
Progression of myopia in school-aged children after COVID-19 home confinement
15 Jan, 2021 | 08:55h | UTCProgression of Myopia in School-Aged Children After COVID-19 Home Confinement – JAMA Ophthalmology
Commentaries: 2020 as the Year of Quarantine Myopia – JAMA Ophthalmology AND How Does Home Confinement Impact Children’s Eyesight? – AJMC AND COVID-19: Home Quarantine Linked to Increase in Myopia Among Younger Children – NEJM Journal Watch AND Vision problems arise in young school kids in COVID-19 quarantine – CIDRAP
Interview: 2020 as the Year of Quarantine Myopia
Randomized trial: Cannula with long and narrow tubing noninferior to short binasal prongs for noninvasive ventilation in preterm infants
15 Jan, 2021 | 08:15h | UTCCannula With Long and Narrow Tubing vs Short Binasal Prongs for Noninvasive Ventilation in Preterm Infants: Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Israeli study finds effective, less invasive way to treat preterm babies – The Jerusalem Post
Commentary on Twitter
New RCT on @JAMAPediatrics shows cannulas with long and narrow tubing (CLNT) to be noninferior to short binasal prongs and masks (SPM) in providing NIPPV for preterm infants, while causing significantly less nasal trauma: https://t.co/zdW6zcM7NY #neoEBM #ebneoalerts pic.twitter.com/Q9qBQLxdwT
— Evidence-Based Neo (@EBNEO) November 15, 2020
Three studies highlight low COVID risk of in-person school
14 Jan, 2021 | 02:06h | UTCThree studies highlight low COVID risk of in-person school – CIDRAP
Study 1: Open Schools, Covid-19, and Child and Teacher Morbidity in Sweden – New England Journal of Medicine
Study 2: Incidence and Secondary Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Schools – Pediatrics