Pediatrics (all articles)
Pediatric Post-anesthesia Care Unit Challenges Update
2 Jul, 2019 | 01:14h | UTCPediatric Post-anesthesia Care Unit Challenges Update – Current Anesthesiology Reports (free)
AHA Statement: Pediatric Post–Cardiac Arrest Care
30 Jun, 2019 | 18:09h | UTCTop Ten Things to Know: Pediatric Post–Cardiac Arrest Care (free)
Podcast: Care Considerations for the Pediatric Post-Cardiac Arrest Patient (free)
Study: Most Cases of Severe Pneumonia in Children Caused by Virus
30 Jun, 2019 | 17:51h | UTCCommentaries: What the PERCH study means for future pneumonia strategies – The Lancet (free) AND Study: Viruses cause most global pediatric pneumonia – CIDRAP (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Causes of severe #pneumonia in children: The viruses accounted for 61•4% , whereas bacteria accounted for 27•3% and M. Tb for 5•9%. Viruses were less common (54•5%, vs 68•0%) & bacteria more common (33•7% vs 22•8%) in very severe pneumonia cases. https://t.co/7CT5Yqqs0w pic.twitter.com/5ZK8w7Cbci
— Vipin M. Vashishtha (@vipintukur) June 29, 2019
NICE Guideline: Depression in Children and Young People
26 Jun, 2019 | 07:46h | UTCRelated: AAP Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (free)
AAP Policy Statement: Alcohol Use by Youth
25 Jun, 2019 | 07:09h | UTCAlcohol Use by Youth – Pediatrics (free)
Technical Report: Alcohol Use by Youth – Pediatrics (free)
News Release: American Academy of Pediatrics Emphasizes Dangers of Alcohol to Children, Teens and Young Adults – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
CDC Study: Rotavirus Vaccination Associated With a Significant Reduction in Detected Cases
21 Jun, 2019 | 08:22h | UTCCommentary: Rotavirus Vaccination Tied to Large Drop in Infections – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Guideline: Management of the Child’s Airway Under Anesthesia
18 Jun, 2019 | 07:04h | UTCRelated: Current Concepts in the Management of the Difficult Pediatric Airway – Current Anesthesiology Reports (free) AND Unanticipated difficult airway management in children – the consensus statement of the Paediatric Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Section and the Airway Management Section of the Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy and the Polish Society of Neonatology. Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy (free PDF)
[Abstract Only] Incidence of Cosmetic-Related Injuries in Children Treated in Emergency Departments
18 Jun, 2019 | 06:37h | UTCCosmetic-Related Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments: 2002 to 2016 – Clinical Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Personal care products send a child to the emergency room every two hours – Nationwide Children’s Hospital (free) AND Keep Your Up Cosmetics and Out of Sight of of Kids – MedicalResearch.com (free)
ESGO–EFC Position Paper: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
17 Jun, 2019 | 06:04h | UTCCommentary: European organizations strongly in favor of gender-neutral HPV vaccination – Univadis (free registration required)
Study Shows the Adverse Physiological Effects of Bolus Fluid Resuscitation in Children with Sepsis
12 Jun, 2019 | 08:22h | UTCCommentaries: Adverse effects of bolus fluid resuscitation—short-term benefit but long-term harm – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (free) AND Doctors urge hospitals to reconsider the type of fluids used to treat children with sepsis – News Medical (free)
Original article: Mortality after Fluid Bolus in African Children with Severe Infection – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Related: Implications for paediatric shock management in resource-limited settings: a perspective from the FEAST trial – Critical Care (free)
[Abstract Only] Early Acid Suppression Therapy Exposure and Fracture Risk in Young Children
12 Jun, 2019 | 05:18h | UTCEarly Acid Suppression Therapy Exposure and Fracture in Young Children – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Early exposure to antacids could put infants at risk for bone fractures during childhood – News Medical (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Varicella Vaccination Associated with Reduced Incidence of Pediatric Herpes Zoster
11 Jun, 2019 | 03:22h | UTCIncidence of Herpes Zoster Among Children: 2003–2014 – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: When kids are vaccinated against chickenpox, they’re less likely to get shingles, too – STAT (free) AND Decline in pediatric herpes zoster associated with varicella vaccine – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
Management of Congenital Heart Disease: State of the Art
9 Jun, 2019 | 19:37h | UTCManagement of Congenital Heart Disease: State of the Art – Children (free articles)
Part I—ACYANOTIC Heart Defects
Part II—Cyanotic Heart Defects
[Abstract Only] Anaphylaxis in Children: Observational Shows that Pre-hospital Treatment with Epinephrine is Associated with Improved Outcomes
9 Jun, 2019 | 14:48h | UTCEvaluation of Prehospital Management in a Canadian Emergency Department Anaphylaxis Cohort – Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Guidelines for managing anaphylaxis in children need an update – McGill University Health Centre (free)
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Enuresis and Functional Daytime Urinary Incontinence
9 Jun, 2019 | 12:49h | UTC
Longer-Term Assessment of Azithromycin for Reducing Childhood Mortality in Africa
6 Jun, 2019 | 06:19h | UTCRelated: Macrolide Resistance in MORDOR I — A Cluster-Randomized Trial in Niger – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
In this open-label extension study, MORDOR II, the effect on mortality persisted through a third year and was seen in the MORDOR I placebo group that was now treated with azithromycin. Read the abstract: https://t.co/hRIjQSyYhQ
— NEJM (@NEJM) June 5, 2019
[Abstract Only] Children and Young Adults May Have Severe Medical Events from Dietary Supplements Sold for Weight Loss, Muscle Building, and Energy
6 Jun, 2019 | 06:05h | UTCTaking Stock of Dietary Supplements’ Harmful Effects on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults – Journal of Adolescent Health (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (free) AND Harvard Study: Supplements For Energy, Weight Loss, Muscle-Building Carry Risk For Youth – CommonHealth (free) AND Study: Dietary supplements may raise death risk in children, teens – UPI (free)
Cohort Study: Association of Preterm Birth With Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease in Adulthood
4 Jun, 2019 | 06:13h | UTCAssociation of Preterm Birth With Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease in Adulthood – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Cardiovascular Risk in Adults Born Preterm: Time to Act (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Preemies and early arrivals have higher risk of heart disease as adults – Reuters (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Persons born prematurely need long-term follow-up and early preventive actions to reduce the risk of ischemic #heartdisease in adulthood https://t.co/lU7LLXELRQ
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) June 3, 2019
Randomized Trial: Effect of Early Limited Formula on Breastfeeding Duration in the First Year of Life
4 Jun, 2019 | 06:11h | UTCEffect of Early Limited Formula on Breastfeeding Duration in the First Year of Life: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Commentary: A little formula in first days of life may not impact breastfeeding at 6 months – University of California – San Francisco (free)
Randomized Trial: Effect of Exposure to Gun Violence in Video Games on Children’s Dangerous Behavior With Real Guns
3 Jun, 2019 | 07:22h | UTCCommentaries: Gun Violence in Video Games and Subsequent Firearm Play: An Argument for the Safe Storage of Firearms – JAMA Network Open (free) AND Kids who play violent videogames may be more likely to pick up a gun and pull the trigger – Reuters (free) AND Expert reaction to study on violent video games and behaviour with real guns – Science Media Centre (free)
Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
31 May, 2019 | 05:02h | UTCNews Release: Updated Guidelines on Dental Sedation Address Concerns Over Safety for Pediatric Patients – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
AHA Scientific Statement: Classification and Diagnosis of Cardiomyopathy in Children
30 May, 2019 | 08:32h | UTCNews Release: What is known — and not known — about heart muscle diseases in children – American Heart Association (free)
The Current State of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
29 May, 2019 | 10:32h | UTCSource: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
Randomized Trial: Long Term Tapering vs. Standard Prednisolone Treatment for First Episode of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
26 May, 2019 | 20:07h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
Clinical outcomes did not improve when the initial course of prednisolone treatment was extended from eight to 16 weeks in UK children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome, finds new research https://t.co/Ht17DcUuOU
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) May 24, 2019
Current Concepts in the Management of the Difficult Pediatric Airway
26 May, 2019 | 19:49h | UTC