Pediatrics (all articles)
RCT: Enteral lipid supplement reduces the risk of severe retinopathy of prematurity
7 Feb, 2021 | 21:04h | UTCCommentary: Halved risk for severe retinal disease in extremely premature infants – University of Gothenburg
Commentary on Twitter
A new study at #jamapeds reports that enteral fatty acid supplementation with AA and DHA lowers the risk of retinopathy of prematurity among extremely preterm infants. https://t.co/skN41O2YX4 pic.twitter.com/c9bv3V6wbn
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) February 4, 2021
Cohort study: Increased consumption of refined grains linked to higher risk of mortality and major cardiovascular disease events
5 Feb, 2021 | 01:30h | UTCCommentaries: Refined carbs like white bread, pasta, and pastries could increase risk of early death, a study found – Insider AND High intake of refined grains linked to higher risk of heart disease and death – The BMJ
Policy Statement: Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics
4 Feb, 2021 | 01:21h | UTCAntibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics – Pediatrics
Commentary: Guidance Provided for Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics
Prevalence and trends in tobacco use among adolescents aged 13–15 years in 143 countries, 1999–2018: findings from the Global Youth Tobacco Surveys
4 Feb, 2021 | 01:20h | UTCPrevalence and trends in tobacco use among adolescents aged 13–15 years in 143 countries, 1999–2018: findings from the Global Youth Tobacco Surveys – The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
NEW—Global Youth Tobacco Surveys data from 13–15-year-olds in 140 countries, suggests 40% of countries show no progress in reducing cigarette smoking in adolescents over the past 20 years. Read more findings from the @LancetChildAdol study: https://t.co/qlHzvHHdOD
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) February 3, 2021
Observational study: The combination of Immunoglobulins + Methylprednisolone was associated with a better course of fever compared to Immunoglobulins alone in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children
3 Feb, 2021 | 01:39h | UTC
Commentaries on Twitter
In this cohort study, treatment w IVIG + methylprednisolone was associated w lower risk of treatment failure (defined as fever persistence 2d after start of therapy or fever recrudescence within 7 days) vs IVIG alone among children w MIS-C https://t.co/LjEBFuf33q
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 1, 2021
Yes, retrospective, but I find these data interesting as I expect the combined treatment group to be the sicker of the 2
Association of IVIG Plus Methylprednisolone With Persistent or Recurrent Fever in Children With MIS-C https://t.co/Oio8t05zQ1 via @JAMA_current @JAMANetwork
— Joshua Denson MD (@jdensonMD) February 2, 2021
AAP urges continuing obesity management
2 Feb, 2021 | 01:03h | UTCAAP urges continuing obesity management – Contemporary Pediatrics
Original Guideline: Obesity Management and Treatment During COVID-19 – American Academy of Pediatrics
Covid: The devastating toll of the pandemic on children
2 Feb, 2021 | 01:22h | UTCCovid: The devastating toll of the pandemic on children – BBC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Longtime school closures cause major psychological harm to children. School closures also affect their education, future prospects in life and cause further inequality in society. The long-term economic harm of school closures will be felt by all.
1/https://t.co/n7yhUEfXmL— Prof Francois Balloux (@BallouxFrancois) January 30, 2021
Study estimates vaccines against 10 pathogens prevented 37 million deaths in low- and middle-income countries in the last 20 years
1 Feb, 2021 | 01:44h | UTCCommentaries: Vaccines work: a reason for celebration and renewed commitment – The Lancet AND Study estimates that, without vaccination against 10 diseases, mortality in children under five would be 45% higher in low-income and middle-income countries – The Lancet AND Vaccines against 10 diseases prevented 37 million deaths in low- and middle-income countries in the last 20 years – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
NEW—Study estimates from 2000-2030, #vaccination against 10 major pathogens will have prevented 69 million deaths in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). Without vaccination, mortality in children under 5 would be 45% higher in LMICS. Read: https://t.co/S4JXOqdctU pic.twitter.com/MF8W25nDJJ
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) January 28, 2021
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
https://twitter.com/ThomPilgrim/status/1352028977519583235
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
— Vinay Prasad MD MPH (@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