Pediatrics (all articles)
Managing Asthma in Adolescents and Adults: 2020 Asthma Guideline Update From the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
4 Dec, 2020 | 08:33h | UTCEditorial: Evolving Strategies for Long-term Asthma Management – JAMA
Commentaries: New Asthma Guidelines Published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, an Official Journal of the AAAAI – American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology AND New updates to federal guidelines revamp asthma management – NHLBI News
Randomized trial: In areas with intense malaria transmission, postdischarge malaria chemoprevention in children recently treated for severe anemia prevented deaths and readmissions
3 Dec, 2020 | 08:33h | UTCVisual abstract: Malaria Chemoprevention for Management of Severe Anemia
Review: Hearing loss in children
2 Dec, 2020 | 07:14h | UTCHearing Loss in Children: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author interview: Hearing Loss in Children
Randomized trial: Laryngeal mask airway is safe but not superior to face-mask ventilation for resuscitation of asphyxiated newborn infants
27 Nov, 2020 | 08:43h | UTC
Randomized trial: Nebulized magnesium does not benefit children with acute refractory asthma treated in the emergency department
26 Nov, 2020 | 08:58h | UTCEffect of Nebulized Magnesium vs Placebo Added to Albuterol on Hospitalization Among Children With Refractory Acute Asthma Treated in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Nebulized Magnesium Of Little Value for Emergency Tx of Kids’ Asthma Attacks – Physician’s Weekly
Commentary on Twitter
This RCT found that nebulized magnesium does not decrease hospitalization for children with refractory acute asthma in the emergency department, compared to albuterol or placebo https://t.co/9NjgPztY6V @sickkids #VisualAbstract
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) November 24, 2020
Opinion: “Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19”
25 Nov, 2020 | 09:09h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter
I've written a new article describing what we know about children, schools, & #COVID19.
➡️ Children & adults are equally susceptible, & likely transmit the virus at the same rate.
➡️ Schools are a driver of the second wave in Europe, Canada, & elsewhere.https://t.co/25T9HwHBlt
— Dr Zoë Hyde (@DrZoeHyde) November 24, 2020
Kids’ COVID cases on the rise, but most are mild, new studies show
24 Nov, 2020 | 09:35h | UTCKids’ COVID cases on the rise, but most are mild, new data show – CIDRAP
As COVID-19 soars in many communities, schools attempt to find ways through the crisis
20 Nov, 2020 | 08:43h | UTCAs COVID-19 soars in many communities, schools attempt to find ways through the crisis – Science
Lessons from Europe, where cases are rising but schools are open
18 Nov, 2020 | 09:18h | UTCLessons From Europe, Where Cases Are Rising But Schools Are Open – NPR
Estimation of US children’s educational attainment and years of life lost associated with primary school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic
18 Nov, 2020 | 09:15h | UTC
CDC Report: Mental health-related emergency department visits among children aged under 18 years raised during the COVID-19 Pandemic
17 Nov, 2020 | 09:48h | UTCCommentary: ER Data Indicates the Pandemic Is Harming Children’s Mental Health – U.S. News
Commentary on Twitter
New @CDCMMWR suggests that the #COVID19 pandemic may be negatively impacting children’s mental health. The proportion of emergency room visits for mental health concerns in children & adolescents increased substantially this past Mar.-Oct. Read the report: https://t.co/9FyLoCzrza pic.twitter.com/fIXMIZg7KK
— CDC (@CDCgov) November 12, 2020
Worldwide measles deaths climb 50% from 2016 to 2019, claiming over 207 500 lives in 2019
17 Nov, 2020 | 09:34h | UTCSee also: Action needed now to prevent further increases in measles and measles deaths in the coming years – The Lancet AND Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination — Worldwide, 2000–2019 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Commentary on Twitter
NEW—Action needed now to prevent further increases in #measles and measles deaths in the coming years
Kim Mulholland, Katrina Kretsinger, Liya Wondwossen & Natasha Crowcroft lay out three pillars of action needed to address this concerning situation https://t.co/m6nD6yupMp pic.twitter.com/njd5PD9K3s
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) November 13, 2020
New Guideline on neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome provides advice on monitoring the newborn for withdrawal symptoms, supportive care, and breastfeeding
12 Nov, 2020 | 09:14h | UTCNeonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome – Pediatrics
Commentaries: Pediatrics Group Issues Recommendations on Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome – NEJM Journal Watch AND New guidelines address rise in opioid use during pregnancy – Associated Press
USPSTF Statement: Insufficient evidence to recommend screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents
11 Nov, 2020 | 09:14h | UTCScreening for High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Author interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Hypertension in Children and Adolescents
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents
[Preprint] Covid-19 vs. Influenza in Kids: Despite negligible fatality, complications including pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and multi-system inflammatory syndrome were more frequent in children/adolescents with Covid-19 than with influenza
9 Nov, 2020 | 01:27h | UTC
Study shows preexisting cross-reactive antibodies against common cold coronaviruses may protect against SARS-CoV-2 and are more common in children
9 Nov, 2020 | 01:28h | UTCPreexisting and de novo humoral immunity to SARS-CoV-2 in humans – Science
Commentaries: Pre-existing coronavirus antibodies could help protect children against new pandemic strain – Francis Crick Institute AND Expert reaction to study looking at pre-existing coronavirus antibodies – Science Media Centre
Commentary on Twitter
Do some people have cross-reactive antibodies to #SARSCoV2? If so, who are they? And are these cross-reactive Abs protective against #COVID19? A fascinating study by @KevinWNg et al provides answers. Thread. (1/n)
https://t.co/U9UVrwztX5— Prof. Akiko Iwasaki (@VirusesImmunity) November 7, 2020
Global study shows poor nutrition in school years may have created a 20cm height gap across nations
9 Nov, 2020 | 01:24h | UTCCommentaries: Poor diet: Children 20cm shorter as a result, analysis says – BBC AND Poor nutrition in school years may have created 20cm height gap across nations – Imperial College London
Commentary on Twitter
NEW—Most comprehensive global study to date suggests concerning height and BMI trends among school-aged children and adolescents: a pooled analysis of 2181 population-based studies with 65 million participantshttps://t.co/CXlqcAvYHA pic.twitter.com/Nzj1krjuhH
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) November 5, 2020
New systematic review of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated With SARS-CoV-2 infection summarizes the clinical features, management, and outcomes of the disease, showing favorable outcomes for the majority of children
9 Nov, 2020 | 01:25h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: In patients with anorexia nervosa, a higher-calorie refeeding approach promotes earlier recovery with no increase in safety events during hospitalization
6 Nov, 2020 | 09:31h | UTCShort-term Outcomes of the Study of Refeeding to Optimize Inpatient Gains for Patients With Anorexia Nervosa: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text0
Commentaries: Higher calorie treatment for people hospitalized with anorexia – NIH News Releases AND Higher-calorie diets for patients with anorexia nervosa shorten hospital stays – University of California – San Francisco
Commentary on Twitter
Great paper by @AndreaGarber2 showing that higher-calorie refeeding in #anorexia nervosa does not come at a higher risk of refeeding syndrome and can shorten hospital stays which is advantageous for both the patients/families and the medical system.https://t.co/aFQZKycpTX
— Jonas Steinhäuser (@JoSte95) October 30, 2020
Hot off the presses! Largest clinical trial of refeeding in #anorexianervosa shows that a higher-calorie approach is more efficacious & less costly than lower-calorie refeeding, with no increase in safety events & significant savings in healthcare costs. https://t.co/F0ciJAORdq
— UCSF EatingDisorders (@UCSF_EDP) October 20, 2020
[Abstract Only] New clinical prediction rule for distinguishing bacterial from aseptic meningitis in children
6 Nov, 2020 | 09:32h | UTCClinical Prediction Rule for Distinguishing Bacterial From Aseptic Meningitis – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: How to Tell Bacterial vs Viral Meningitis – Journal Feed
Commentary on Twitter
The MSE (Meningitis Score for Emergencies): a tool that distinguishes aseptic from bacterial meningitis in children aged 1 month to 14 years. An impressive collaborative work of @TSEUP . #AlDiaSEUP @MintegiSanti @JavierBenitoF https://t.co/r6QHjUka88
— riseup-sperg (@riseup_sperg) August 25, 2020
[Abstract Only] Randomized, open-label trial: Olanzapine seems effective for the prevention of vomiting in children and adolescents receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy
5 Nov, 2020 | 08:48h | UTCOlanzapine for Prevention of Vomiting in Children and Adolescents Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy: Investigator-Initiated, Randomized, Open-Label Trial – Journal of Clinical Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
RCT of adding Olanzapine to Nausea regimen (aprepitant, ondan, dex)
231 children, cycle 1 of highly emetogenic chemo
Primary endpoint: complete response= no vomiting + no rescue med use
78% v 59% day 1
74% v 47% days 1-5
64% v 38% overall#supponc https://t.co/cZFM8bLXKg— Arjun Gupta (@guptaarjun90) September 16, 2020
Analysis: Adversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:28h | UTCAdversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
Adversity in the first years of life may deleteriously affect the course of human development. This #BMJInfographic presents some of these challenges and the mechanisms by which they can affect health throughout childhood and into adulthoodhttps://t.co/9cJAgmhrcr @will_s_t pic.twitter.com/Qsfp0YR9fZ
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) November 3, 2020
Review: Contraceptive challenges in women with common medical conditions
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:22h | UTCContraceptive Challenges in Women With Common Medical Conditions – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Corticosteroids do not alter respiratory outcomes in preschool children presenting with acute wheeze
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:17h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
It’s October, a 2yo has a runny nose, cough & wheeze. 10 puffs of salbutamol via a spacer & they look better.
To pred, or not to pred?
This randomised double blinded placebo controlled trial says: no difference.
Might this change your practice? ^NShttps://t.co/qGannfkmu0
— ADC (@ADC_BMJ) October 17, 2020
Perspective: Reinventing pediatrics through video care first
3 Nov, 2020 | 02:57h | UTCReinventing Pediatrics Through Video Care First – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)