Pediatrics (all articles)
CDC: Burden and Prevention of Influenza and Pertussis Among Pregnant Women and Infants
9 Oct, 2019 | 10:40h | UTCNews Release: Low Rates of Vaccination During Pregnancy Leave Moms, Babies Unprotected – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)
See also: Vaccinating Pregnant Women Protects Moms and Babies – Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (free)
Commentaries: Not enough pregnant women get flu or pertussis vaccines, CDC says – CIDRAP (free) AND Large numbers of pregnant women not getting key vaccines, CDC says – STAT (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Global Prevalence of Hypertension in Children
9 Oct, 2019 | 10:36h | UTCGlobal Prevalence of Hypertension in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: More Children Have High Blood Pressure – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Global obesity crisis ‘fuelling high blood pressure in children’ – BT (free)
Related: Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
Meta-analysis: Association of Supine Going-to-Sleep Position in Late Pregnancy With Reduced Birth Weight
8 Oct, 2019 | 09:36h | UTCCommentary: Back sleeping in late pregnancy linked to lower birth weight – MedicalXpress (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: The Feasibility of Fast MRI to Reduce CT Radiation Exposure With Acute Traumatic Head Injuries
8 Oct, 2019 | 09:35h | UTCThe Feasibility of Fast MRI to Reduce CT Radiation Exposure With Acute Traumatic Head Injuries – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Fast MRI for Traumatic Brain Injury in Young Children: Is It Ready to Replace the CT Scan? – American Academy of Pediatrics (free) AND Fast MRIs offer alternative to CT scans for pediatric head injuries – University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (free) AND Using fast MRI to assess brain injuries – Contemporary Pediatrics (free)
Global Atlas on Childhood Obesity
7 Oct, 2019 | 06:01h | UTCGlobal Atlas on Childhood Obesity – World Obesity Federation (free PDF)
Commentaries: The world will have more than 250 million obese kids by 2030, a new report warns – CNN (free) AND 250 million children worldwide forecast to be obese by 2030 – The Guardian (free)
Related: Taking action on childhood obesity report – World Health Organization (free PDF) AND Report: Tenfold increase in childhood and adolescent obesity in four decades – World Health Organization / The Lancet (free)
Randomized Trial: Penicillin V Four Times Daily for Five Days vs. Three Times Daily for 10 days for Pharyngotonsillitis Caused by Group A Streptococci
7 Oct, 2019 | 05:59h | UTC
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Randomized Trial: Kangaroo Mother Care Improves Survival of Infants with Low Birthweight
7 Oct, 2019 | 05:55h | UTCEffect of community-initiated kangaroo mother care on survival of infants with low birthweight: a randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (free registration required)
Invited Commentary: Improving survival of infants with low birthweight cared for outside hospitals – The Lancet (free registration required)
Related Cochrane Review: Kangaroo mother care to reduce morbidity and mortality in low birthweight infants (free) AND Summary: Kangaroo mother care to reduce morbidity and mortality in low birthweight infants (free)
USPSTF Draft Statement: Insufficient Evidence to Recommend Interventions to Prevent or Reduce Illicit Drug Use Among Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
7 Oct, 2019 | 01:20h | UTC
Systematic Review: Oral Non‐steroidal Anti‐inflammatories for Lung Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:27h | UTCOral non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug therapy for lung disease in cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Treatment with oral drugs other than steroids to reduce lung inflammation and deterioration in lung function in people with cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Parental Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Congenital Heart Diseases in Offspring
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:35h | UTCParental alcohol consumption and the risk of congenital heart diseases in offspring: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis – European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Fathers-to-be should avoid alcohol six months before conception – European Society of Cardiology (free) AND Dads-to-be should stop drinking 6 months before conception for baby’s heart health, study says – CNN (free)
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Adolescents Using Contraceptives May Be At Increased Risk for Depressive Symptoms
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:33h | UTCAssociation of Use of Oral Contraceptives With Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents and Young Women – JAMA Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Teens taking oral contraceptives may be at increased risk for depressive symptoms – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (free) AND Teen OC Users More Likely to Report Depressive Symptoms – NEJM (free)
Review: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Children
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:23h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Cool Running Water First Aid Decreases Skin Grafting Requirements in Pediatric Burns
2 Oct, 2019 | 01:53h | UTCCool Running Water First Aid Decreases Skin Grafting Requirements in Pediatric Burns: A Cohort Study of Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-five Children – Annals of Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Simple Cool Running Water Reduces Burn Severity in Children – Journal Feed (free)
AAP Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents
1 Oct, 2019 | 00:59h | UTCNews Release: Updated ADHD guideline addresses evaluation, diagnosis, treatment from ages 4-18 – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
Commentary: Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First – NPR (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Prednisolone vs. Dexamethasone for Croup
1 Oct, 2019 | 00:53h | UTCPrednisolone Versus Dexamethasone for Croup: a Randomized Controlled Trial – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Steroids for Croup RCT – Dexamethasone or Prednisolone? – Journal Feed (free) AND Prednisolone and Dexamethasone Demonstrated Noninferiority in Childhood Croup – Pulmonology Advisor (free)
Related Systematic Review: Glucocorticoids for croup in children – Cochrane Library (free)
[Abstract Only] First Large-scale Study of Universal Screening for Autism Raises Questions About Accuracy
1 Oct, 2019 | 00:33h | UTCNews Release: First large-scale study of universal screening for autism raises questions about accuracy – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (free)
Original Study: Accuracy of Autism Screening in a Large Pediatric Network – Pediatrics (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: An Abnormal Cerebroplacental Ratio (CPR) is Predictive of Early Childhood Delayed Neurodevelopment in the Setting of Fetal Growth Restriction
1 Oct, 2019 | 00:32h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
CDC Report: 76.9% of Patients with Vaping-related Lung Illnesses Used a THC-Containing Product
30 Sep, 2019 | 00:56h | UTCCommentaries: Many patients with vaping-related illnesses used THC, CDC reports – STAT (free) AND THC vape products may be the main culprit in the mysterious lung illness outbreak – Vox (free) AND U.S. CDC recommends against using vapes with marijuana ingredient – Reuters (free)
Related: Preliminary Report: Pulmonary Illness Related to E-Cigarette Use (free resources)
Review: Understanding Acute Burn Injury as a Chronic Disease
30 Sep, 2019 | 00:47h | UTCUnderstanding acute burn injury as a chronic disease – Burns & Trauma (free)
Randomized Trial: Length of Steroid Course for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Makes Little Difference to Later Recurrences
30 Sep, 2019 | 00:10h | UTCOriginal Study: Randomized Trial: Long Term Tapering vs. Standard Prednisolone Treatment for First Episode of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome – The BMJ (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Step-Up Therapy in Black Children and Adults with Poorly Controlled Asthma
26 Sep, 2019 | 08:33h | UTCStep-Up Therapy in Black Children and Adults with Poorly Controlled Asthma – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Study assesses asthma treatment options in African American children and adults – NIH News Release (free)
Study: Sport Specialization in Youth Associated with Increased Risk of Injuries
25 Sep, 2019 | 08:29h | UTCCommentaries: For young athletes, sport specialization means increased risk of injury – Brown University (free) AND Sports Specialization Hurts Girls More Than Boys – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Related Meta-Analysis: Sport Specialization and Risk of Overuse Injuries (link to abstract and commentary)
A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Bronchiolitis
25 Sep, 2019 | 08:03h | UTC
AAP Report Guides Pediatricians in Evaluating Children with Academic Problems
24 Sep, 2019 | 08:28h | UTCNews Release: Report guides pediatricians in evaluating children with academic problems – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
Commentary: Pediatrics Group Offers Guidance for Supporting Children who Struggle in School – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Study: Young Relative Age Within the School Year is Associated with an Increased Risk of Diagnosis of ADHD, Intellectual Disability, and Depression
24 Sep, 2019 | 08:22h | UTCCommentaries: Youngest children in school year could be at higher risk of mental health problems – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (free) AND Expert reaction to relative age in school year, and diagnosis of intellectual disability, depression and ADHD – Science Media Centre (free)
Related: Study: Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD (link to abstract and commentaries) AND Systematic Review: Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD (free study and commentaries)