Pediatrics (all articles)
[Abstract Only] Long-term Results of Prenatal Repair of Myelomeningocele and School-age Functional Outcomes
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:30h | UTCPrenatal Repair of Myelomeningocele and School-age Functional Outcomes – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Original Study: A Randomized Trial of Prenatal versus Postnatal Repair of Myelomeningocele – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Commentaries: Fetal surgery for spina bifida makes a huge difference 10 years later – News Medical (free) AND Benefits of fetal surgery to repair spina bifida persist through school age – NIH News Releases (free)
Related: Guidelines For Pediatric Myelomeningocele – Congress of Neurological Surgeons (free)
Cost-effectiveness of Imaging Protocols for Suspected Appendicitis
24 Jan, 2020 | 08:03h | UTCCost-effectiveness of Imaging Protocols for Suspected Appendicitis – Pediatrics (free)
AAP Clinical Report – Children Exposed to Maltreatment: Assessment and the Role of Psychotropic Medication
23 Jan, 2020 | 09:53h | UTCChildren Exposed to Maltreatment: Assessment and the Role of Psychotropic Medication – Pediatrics (free)
News Releases: Report guides pediatricians in care of maltreated children, including pharmacotherapy – AAP News (free) AND Pediatricians and Child Psychiatrists Suggest Comprehensive Approach in Caring for Children who Have Been Maltreated – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
Commentary: Pediatrics Groups Offer Guidance on Caring for Maltreated Children – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
[Abstract Only] Observational Study on the Effects of Vaccination of Infants with Meningococcal Group B Vaccine in England
23 Jan, 2020 | 09:47h | UTCVaccination of Infants with Meningococcal Group B Vaccine (4CMenB) in England – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Study: Meningococcal B Vaccine and Meningococcal Carriage in Adolescents in Australia – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Vaccine prevents deadly meningitis B in infants – Reuters (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
A meningococcal group B vaccine was introduced in the U.K. as part of the infant vaccination program. Investigators from Public Health England assessed the effect of this vaccination on the incidence of meningococcal group B disease. https://t.co/n1ZkU53Fny
— NEJM (@NEJM) January 22, 2020
Global, Regional, and National Burden of Congenital Heart Disease
23 Jan, 2020 | 09:36h | UTCInvited Commentary: Congenital heart disease: a global public health concern (free)
Related: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 – The Lancet / Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (free PDF)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Our latest study, "Global, regional, and national burden of congenital heart disease, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017," was published yesterday in @LancetChildAdol. Read the full study online: https://t.co/XEbz4aQFzr pic.twitter.com/SO6j7LX4V4
— Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) (@IHME_UW) January 22, 2020
Systematic Review: Tonsillectomy for Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis and Cervical Adenitis Syndrome
23 Jan, 2020 | 01:57h | UTCTonsillectomy for periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis syndrome (PFAPA) – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Tonsillectomy for PFAPA syndrome (a rare cause of recurrent fever, mouth ulcers, sore throat and swollen neck glands) – Cochrane Library (free)
Review: Enhancing Recovery in Pediatric Major Abdominal Surgery
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:26h | UTCRelated Reviews: Review of the enhanced recovery pathway for children: perioperative anesthetic considerations – Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (free) AND Embracing change: the era for pediatric ERAS is here – Pediatric Surgery International (free) AND Preparing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for implementation in pediatric populations – Journal of Pediatric Surgery (free)
Systematic Review: Treatments for Preventing Recurrence of Infection with Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in People with Cystic Fibrosis
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:22h | UTCTreatments for preventing recurrence of infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in people with cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Treatments for preventing recurrence of infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in people with cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Perspective – Childhood Obesity Is a Major Problem. Research Isn’t Helping.
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:20h | UTCChildhood Obesity Is a Major Problem. Research Isn’t Helping. – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
“Something is missing with many study methods.”
Study: Concurrent Prenatal Drinking and Smoking Increases Risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:18h | UTCCommentary: Combined prenatal smoking and drinking greatly increases SIDS risk – NIH News Releases (free)
The Health of Adolescents in Detention: A Global Scoping Review
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:28h | UTCThe health of adolescents in detention: a global scoping review – The Lancet Public Health (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Erythropoietin Not Beneficial for Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants
16 Jan, 2020 | 08:56h | UTCA Randomized Trial of Erythropoietin for Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Incidence of Infectious Complications Following Cochlear Implantation in Children and Adults
16 Jan, 2020 | 03:27h | UTCIncidence of Infectious Complications Following Cochlear Implantation in Children and Adults – JAMA (free for a limited period)
[Abstract Only] Study: Diabetes in Adolescents Linked to Greatly Increased Risk of Suicide Behavior
16 Jan, 2020 | 03:20h | UTCRisk of Psychiatric Disorders and Suicide Attempts in Emerging Adults With Diabetes – Diabetes Care (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Suicide rates sharply higher than average in teens, young adults with diabetes – Reuters (free)
ERS Guideline on Long-term Management of Children with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
15 Jan, 2020 | 08:09h | UTC
New Baby: Fads, Fashions and Evidence for New Parents
14 Jan, 2020 | 00:39h | UTCNew baby: fads, fashions and evidence for new parents – Evidently Cochrane (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/CochraneLibrary/status/1216648602837307392
[Abstract Only] Prenatal and Infancy Nurse Home Visiting and 18-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Trial
12 Jan, 2020 | 20:57h | UTCPrenatal and Infancy Nurse Home Visiting and 18-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Trial – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: The Benefits of Nurse Visits for Moms, Children – U.S. News (free) AND Prenatal, Infancy Home Visits Boost Achievement Into Early Adulthood – Medscape / Reuters (free registration required) AND Infancy Nurse Visit Program May Reduce Public Benefit Costs – Physician’s Briefing (free)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Study: Diarrheal Disease and Subsequent Risk of Death in Infants and Children Residing in Low-income and Middle-income Countries
12 Jan, 2020 | 20:50h | UTCCommentary: Less Severe Cases of Diarrheal Illness Can Still Lead to Child Deaths, Research Shows – University of Maryland School of Medicine (free)
Highlights from the Guidelines for Managing Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
10 Jan, 2020 | 08:28h | UTCOriginal Article: New Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (free guideline and news release)
Findings on Education, Malnutrition ‘Deeply Disturbing’ with United Nations’ Goals 10 Years Away
10 Jan, 2020 | 08:21h | UTCSee articles: Mapping child growth failure across low- and middle-income countries – Nature (free) AND Mapping disparities in education across low- and middle-income countries – Nature (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Our latest study, “Mapping child-growth failure across low- and middle-income countries,” was just published in @Nature. Read the full study online: https://t.co/AMzogAsMOE pic.twitter.com/DA5Gy2B47S
— Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) (@IHME_UW) January 8, 2020
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Early Tonsillectomy for Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea Does Not Improve Cognition in Preschool Children
10 Jan, 2020 | 08:14h | UTCCognition After Early Tonsillectomy for Mild OSA – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Tonsillectomy doesn’t boost cognitive skills for preschoolers with mild apnea – Reuters (free)
Meta-Analysis: Nonoperative Treatment for Nonperforated Appendicitis in Children
10 Jan, 2020 | 00:09h | UTCRelated: Meta-Analysis: Antibiotic Treatment vs. Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Adults and Children (several studies on the subject)
Study Commentary: Very Small Babies Appear not to be Affected by the Rate of Increasing Milk Feeds
9 Jan, 2020 | 23:18h | UTCVery small babies appear not to be affected by the rate of increasing milk feeds – NIHR Signal (free)
Original Study: Controlled Trial of Two Incremental Milk-Feeding Rates in Preterm Infants – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Study: Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities in Children with in Utero Zika Virus Exposure Without Congenital Zika Syndrome
8 Jan, 2020 | 08:40h | UTCNeurodevelopmental Abnormalities in Children With In Utero Zika Virus Exposure Without Congenital Zika Syndrome – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities Associated With In Utero Zika Virus Infection in Infants and Children—The Unfolding Story (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Study underscores the importance of long-term follow-up for Zika-exposed infants – Children’s National Hospital (free) AND New study shows Zika’s long arm in children – CIDRAP (free) AND Healthy babies exposed to Zika in the womb may suffer developmental delays – ScienceNews (free)
Related: Study: Nearly A Third of Children Exposed to Zika In-utero Develop Neurological Problems by Age 3 (link to abstract and commentary) AND Study: Neurodevelopment in Infants Exposed to Zika Virus In Utero (free study and commentaries)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Direct Oral Anticoagulant Similarly Effective as Standard Anticoagulants for the Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism in Children
8 Jan, 2020 | 01:02h | UTCRivaroxaban compared with standard anticoagulants for the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism in children: a randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Haematology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Thrombosis: Anticoagulant Rivaroxaban soon also available for children – Medical University of Vienna (free)