Pediatrics (all articles)
Systematic Review: Tonsillectomy vs. Tonsillotomy for Obstructive Sleep-disordered Breathing in Children
6 May, 2020 | 03:33h | UTCSummary: Tonsillectomy versus tonsillotomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing in children
Study: In Utero Antidepressants and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Kindergarteners
5 May, 2020 | 03:47h | UTCIn Utero Antidepressants and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Kindergarteners – Pediatrics
Commentaries: Providing the Evidence for Managing Depression in Pregnancy – Pediatrics AND Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes linked to prenatal exposure to antidepressants – 2 Minute Medicine
Review: Primary and Secondary Prevention of Youth Suicide
5 May, 2020 | 03:39h | UTCPrimary and Secondary Prevention of Youth Suicide – Pediatrics
Characteristics of 100 Children with Covid-19
3 May, 2020 | 22:29h | UTCChildren with Covid-19 in Pediatric Emergency Departments in Italy – New England Journal of Medicine
Related Systematic Review: SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Adolescents (study and commentaries)
New CDC Guidance: Care for Breastfeeding Women with Covid-19
1 May, 2020 | 03:53h | UTCCare for Breastfeeding Women – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Study Estimates the Impact of Social Distancing and School Closures on the Dynamics of the COVID-19 Outbreak
1 May, 2020 | 03:39h | UTCChanges in contact patterns shape the dynamics of the COVID-19 outbreak in China – Science
Related Commentary on Twitter
Just published: Major lessons from China on social distancing; school closing; children, young vs. adult impact for #COVID19https://t.co/wd3umeh46m
Social distancing: 7-8 X contact reduction
School closure: 40-60% reduction peak + delay
Continuum of age @ScienceMagazine pic.twitter.com/scrsvF3Pkq— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) April 29, 2020
Preprint Study Suggests Children May Be as Infectious as Adults
1 May, 2020 | 03:36h | UTC
General Guidelines in the Management of an Obstetrical Patient on the Labor and Delivery Unit during the COVID-19 Pandemic
30 Apr, 2020 | 04:07h | UTC
USPSTF Statement: Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents
30 Apr, 2020 | 03:48h | UTCEditorial: Recommendations From the USPSTF for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation in Children and Adolescents
Commentary: USPSTF: Clinicians Should Counsel Kids to Not Start Smoking – NEJM Journal Watch
Case Series: Atypical Presentation of COVID-19 in Young Infants
29 Apr, 2020 | 05:17h | UTCAtypical presentation of COVID-19 in young infants – The Lancet
“In the pandemic context, infants younger than 3 months with isolated fever should be tested for SARS-CoV-2. “
Covid-19: Concerns Grow Over Inflammatory Syndrome Emerging in Children
29 Apr, 2020 | 05:16h | UTCCovid-19: concerns grow over inflammatory syndrome emerging in children – The BMJ
Related: UK says some children have died from syndrome linked to COVID-19 – Reuters
USPSTF Draft Statement: Not Enough Evidence to Recommend Hypertension Screening in Children
29 Apr, 2020 | 04:34h | UTCHigh Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: Screening – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Consensus Statement: Chest Imaging in Pediatric COVID-19 Patient Management
28 Apr, 2020 | 04:43h | UTCCommentary: Recommendations issued for imaging use in pediatric COVID-19 – MedicalXpress
When Should Schools Reopen?
26 Apr, 2020 | 21:30h | UTCWhen Should Schools Reopen? – Center for Global Development
Mental Health Status Among Children in Home Confinement During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak
26 Apr, 2020 | 21:17h | UTCCommentaries: Expert reaction to paper looking at mental health in children under lockdown in Hubei in China – Science Media Centre AND With Schools Closed, Chinese Primary School Students Show Signs of Depression, Anxiety – U.S News
CDC Guidance: Preexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of HIV Acquisition Among Adolescents
24 Apr, 2020 | 03:19h | UTC
Systematic Review: SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Adolescents
23 Apr, 2020 | 09:40h | UTCCommentaries: Most kids with coronavirus usually recover within two weeks, JAMA study finds – CNBC AND Young people at lower risk for COVID-19, can still transmit the virus – UPI AND Expert reaction to systematic review of COVID-19 in children – Science Media Centre
COVID-19 in Children in the United States
23 Apr, 2020 | 09:38h | UTCCommentaries: The coronavirus has probably infected far more children in the US than thought, a study says – Business Insider AND COVID-19 possibly striking more children than expected – University of South Florida
Cochrane Review Confirms Effectiveness and Safety of MMR vaccines
23 Apr, 2020 | 09:24h | UTCVaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella in children – Cochrane Library
News Release: Cochrane Review confirms effectiveness of MMR vaccines – Cochrane Library
COVID19 During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Reported Cases
22 Apr, 2020 | 08:43h | UTC
WHO Guideline on Use of Ferritin to Assess Iron Status in Individuals and Populations
22 Apr, 2020 | 08:38h | UTCNews Release: WHO guidance helps detect iron deficiency and protect brain development
AAP Policy Statement: Providing Care for Infants Born at Home
21 Apr, 2020 | 07:58h | UTCProviding Care for Infants Born at Home – Pediatrics
News Release: AAP does not recommend home births, but offers guidance – American Academy of Pediatrics
Cohort Study: Association of Early-Life Social and Digital Media Experiences with Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder–Like Symptoms
21 Apr, 2020 | 07:55h | UTCAssociation of Early-Life Social and Digital Media Experiences With Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder–Like Symptoms – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Expert reaction to study looking at screen time in infants and autism spectrum disorder-like symptoms – Science Media Centre AND More Screen Time, Less Parental Playtime Increase Toddler’s ASD-Like Symptoms – Physician’s Weekly
Mapping Local Patterns of Childhood Overweight and Wasting in Low- and Middle-income Countries
21 Apr, 2020 | 07:53h | UTC
COVID-19: The Case for Health-care Worker Screening to Prevent Hospital Transmission
16 Apr, 2020 | 02:53h | UTCCOVID-19: the case for health-care worker screening to prevent hospital transmission – The Lancet
Related Commentary on Twitter
Every #healthcare worker must be tested for #COVID19 (should have been weeks ago, and needs to be serially assessed going forward). This isn't happening. The case is well laid out here today:
https://t.co/pS9MYfZdJw@TheLancet by @TheCrick's @CharlesSwanton and colleagues @UCL pic.twitter.com/d4VPmI5LwQ— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) April 15, 2020


