Pediatrics (all articles)
Benefits of routine childhood vaccines far outweigh risks of additional COVID-19 transmission in Africa, modeling study suggests
20 Jul, 2020 | 08:07h | UTC
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In a new risk-benefit analysis, researchers estimate that for every one excess death due to #COVID19 acquired during routine vaccination clinic visits, 84 deaths in children could be prevented by sustaining routine childhood #immunisation in Africa https://t.co/BBQOwsRMKM
— The Lancet Global Health (@LancetGH) July 18, 2020
WHO and UNICEF warn of a decline in vaccinations during COVID-19
16 Jul, 2020 | 08:36h | UTCWHO and UNICEF warn of a decline in vaccinations during COVID-19 – World Health Organization
Commentary: Officials warn about drop in childhood vaccination due to COVID-19 – CIDRAP
Case report: intrauterine transmission of Sars-Cov-2 infection in a preterm infant
16 Jul, 2020 | 08:23h | UTC
Transplacental transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection
15 Jul, 2020 | 08:22h | UTCTransplacental transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection – Nature Communications
Commentaries: Baby Was Infected With Coronavirus in Womb, Study Reports – The New York Times AND Expert reaction to a case study which finds evidence for the potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via the placenta from a mother to her baby – Science Media Centre
Study: Increased Incidence of Stillbirth and Preterm Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:15h | UTCChange in the Incidence of Stillbirth and Preterm Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic – JAMA
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In this study, stillbirths have been higher during the #pandemic than prior (9.31 per 1000 births vs 2.38 per 1000 births, p=0.01) though none of the mothers were known be infected with #SARSCoV2. (1/2)
— Dr.Krutika Kuppalli (@KrutikaKuppalli) July 11, 2020
Study: Household COVID-19 Infection Rarely Starts with Children
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:16h | UTCCOVID-19 in Children and the Dynamics of Infection in Families – Pediatrics
News Release: Study: Household COVID-19 infection rarely starts with children – American Academy o Pediatrics
Commentaries: COVID-19 Transmission and Children: The Child Is Not to Blame – Pediatrics AND Children rarely transmit COVID-19, doctors write in new commentary – University of Vermont AND Children Seem Not to Be Driving SARS-COV-2 Transmission – Physician’s Briefing
Case Reports: 2 Adults with Kawasaki-like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:05h | UTCCase Report 1: An adult with Kawasaki-like multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 – The Lancet
Case Report 2: An adult presentation consistent with PIMS-TS – The Lancet Rheumatology
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First reports of Kawasaki-like #SARSCoV2 multi-system inflammatory syndrome in adultshttps://t.co/FYNWlxdk9q @TheLancet https://t.co/lnHMUxA7Ux @TheLancetRheum
21 yo in London, 45 yo in New York City pic.twitter.com/lLmSRzBjs4— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 11, 2020
These 8 Basic Steps Will Let Us Reopen Schools
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:37h | UTCThese 8 Basic Steps Will Let Us Reopen Schools – The Atlantic
Related: School openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks – Science AND I’m an epidemiologist and a dad. Here’s why I think schools should reopen – Vox
Related Commentary on Twitter
8 guidelines to follow as schools reopen:
➡️ Shield the most vulnerable
➡️ Reduce risk
➡️ Keep the virus out
➡️ Reduce occupancy, especially indoors
➡️ Reduce mixing among students/staff
➡️ Wear masks
➡️ Implement new health protocols
➡️ Prepare for cases https://t.co/6bxrrmUIQD— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) July 9, 2020
Intensive Care Admissions of Children with Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome Associated with SARS-CoV-2
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:27h | UTC
COVID-19 PICU Guidelines: For High- and Limited-resource Settings
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:29h | UTCCOVID-19 PICU guidelines: for high- and limited-resource settings – Pediatric Research
School Openings Across Globe Suggest Ways to Keep Coronavirus at Bay, Despite Outbreaks
8 Jul, 2020 | 01:04h | UTCSchool openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks – Science
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One of the most important #COVID19 controversies: Should we reopen schools? Just out is a piece that reviews everything we know: the many outbreaks, the age gradient, distancing, masks, testing, contact tracing…https://t.co/UqkjmTq18T by @jcouzin @GretchenVogel1 @MeaganWeiland pic.twitter.com/FR7pRrjzwM
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 7, 2020
Position Statement: Promoting and Supporting Children’s Health and Healthcare During COVID-19
6 Jul, 2020 | 08:33h | UTC
Study Supports Link Between COVID-19 and ‘COVID Toes’
3 Jul, 2020 | 08:34h | UTCNews Release: Study supports link between COVID-19 and ‘COVID Toes’ – Wiley
Apgar Score and Risk of Neonatal Death among Preterm Infants
3 Jul, 2020 | 08:32h | UTCApgar Score and Risk of Neonatal Death among Preterm Infants – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentaries: Apgar score effective in assessing health of preterm infants – Karolinska Institutet AND Apgar scores provide prognostic information for survival of preterm infants – 2 Minute Medicine AND Decreasing Apgar Scores Ups Risk of Neonatal Mortality in Preterm Infants – Physician’s Weekly
Randomized Trial of Amoxicillin vs. Placebo for Pneumonia in Children from Low-Income Communities
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:40h | UTCRandomized Trial of Amoxicillin for Pneumonia in Pakistan – New England Journal of Medicine
Randomized Trial: Amoxicillin for 3 Days Noninferior to Amoxicillin for 5 Days for Chest-Indrawing Pneumonia in Children
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:41h | UTCVisual Abstract: Amoxicillin for 3 or 5 Days for Chest-Indrawing Pneumonia
Commentaries: Antibiotic use, duration questioned for kids’ pneumonia in low-resource areas – CIDRAP AND Three-day amoxicillin course effective for chest-indrawing pneumonia in Malawi children – 2 Minute Medicine
Global Variation in the Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety and their Correlates Among Adolescents
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:33h | UTC
AAP COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-entry
1 Jul, 2020 | 07:45h | UTCCOVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-entry – American Academy of Pediatrics
Commentaries: U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall – NPR AND Academic, mental and physical benefits of in-person school outweigh virus risks, pediatrics group says – CNN AND Why a Pediatric Group Is Pushing to Reopen Schools This Fall – The New York Times
AAP Policy Statement: Digital Advertising to Children
1 Jul, 2020 | 07:35h | UTCDigital Advertising to Children – Pediatrics
Commentary: AAP issues guidance on advertising to children – Contemporary Pediatrics
Studies: Childhood Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome — A New Challenge in the Pandemic
30 Jun, 2020 | 07:57h | UTCStudy 1: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in U.S. Children and Adolescents – New England Journal of Medicine
Study 2: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in New York State – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentaries: Worrisome details noted in kids with COVID inflammatory syndrome – CIDRAP AND Researchers report nearly 300 cases of inflammatory syndrome tied to Covid-19 in kids – STAT
Hydroxyurea Dose Escalation for Sickle Cell Anemia in Sub-Saharan Africa
30 Jun, 2020 | 07:41h | UTCCommentary: Researchers discover improved treatment for children with sickle cell anemia – Indiana University
Consensus Guideline: Pediatric Airway Management in COVID-19 Patients
29 Jun, 2020 | 09:17h | UTC
Systematic Review: COVID-19 in 7780 Pediatric Patients
29 Jun, 2020 | 09:12h | UTCCOVID-19 in 7780 pediatric patients: A systematic review – EClinicalMedicine
COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents in Europe: A Multinational, Multicenter Cohort Study
26 Jun, 2020 | 09:09h | UTC
Children and #COVID19: the largest report to date, for 582 kids, from 25 European countries: 8% ICU, CFR 0.7%, age < 1 year 5 X risk for ICU
Just published @LancetChildAdol https://t.co/ElbvwFGDuD pic.twitter.com/pqx8LwhuNG— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) June 25, 2020
Spectrum of Imaging Findings in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19
26 Jun, 2020 | 09:04h | UTCCommentary: New study looks at post-COVID-19 emerging disease in children – Radiological Society of North America