Pediatrics – Psychiatry
Adolescent substance use | Objective assessment with hair analysis nearly doubled the estimated prevalence based on self-reported data
14 Mar, 2023 | 13:34h | UTCNews Release: Hair analysis shows child drug use could be twice as high as we think – Taylor & Francis Group
Perspective | Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children – here’s why we should be concerned
8 Mar, 2023 | 14:29h | UTCOriginal study: Cohort Study | Trends in antipsychotic prescribing to children and adolescents in England
RCT | Reducing social media use improves appearance and weight esteem in youth with emotional distress
3 Mar, 2023 | 14:04h | UTCSummary: The article discusses a randomized controlled trial conducted on 220 participants aged 17-25 to examine the effects of reducing smartphone social media use (SMU) on appearance and weight esteem in youth with emotional distress. The participants were divided into an intervention group (limited to 1 hr/day SMU) and a control group (unrestricted SMU). The study found that reducing SMU improved appearance and weight esteem in the intervention group, while the control group showed no significant change. The authors concluded that reducing SMU may be a feasible and effective method of improving body image in a vulnerable youth population and should be evaluated as a potential component in treating body image-related disturbances. It is worth noting, however, that the impossibility of blinding participants and the subjective nature of the endpoints make it difficult to draw definitive conclusions on the subject.
News Release: Reducing social media use significantly improves body image in teens, young adults – American Psychological Association
Commentary: How to help young people limit screen time — and feel better about how they look – NPR
Pediatric edible cannabis exposures and acute toxicity in the US: 2017–2021
16 Feb, 2023 | 15:00h | UTCPediatric Edible Cannabis Exposures and Acute Toxicity: 2017–2021 – Pediatrics
Commentaries:
The Number of American Kids Eating Cannabis Has Surged Dramatically – Science Alert
2017 to 2021 Saw Increase in Pediatric Edible Cannabis Exposure – HealthDay
Diagnostic Study | Level of attention to motherese speech as an early marker of autism spectrum disorder
14 Feb, 2023 | 11:04h | UTCSummary: A study was conducted to determine if levels of attention to motherese speech can be used as a diagnostic marker for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and if they are associated with social and language abilities. The study involved 653 toddlers aged 12 to 48 months and used gaze-contingent eye tracking to measure attention to motherese speech. The results showed that toddlers without ASD had high levels of fixation on motherese speech, while those with ASD had significantly reduced levels. If a toddler fixated on motherese speech at or below 30%, the probability of them being accurately diagnosed with ASD was 94%, and it was also associated with reduced social and language abilities. The findings suggest that attention to motherese speech may be a diagnostic and prognostic marker of ASD.
(By ChatGPT, reviewed and edited)
Commentaries:
Toddlers’ Attention to ‘Motherese’ Could Give Clues to Autism – HealthDay
Cohort Study | In utero exposure to ADHD medication does not seem to result in worse offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes
14 Feb, 2023 | 10:54h | UTCSummary: The authors conducted a study to investigate the long-term effects of in utero exposure to ADHD medication (methylphenidate, amphetamine, dexamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine, modafinil, atomoxetine, clonidine) on offspring. The study followed 1,068,073 liveborn singletons from 1998 to 2018 and compared the outcomes of children whose mothers continued or discontinued ADHD medication during pregnancy. The main outcomes were neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorders, impairments in vision or hearing, epilepsy, seizures, or growth impairment during childhood or adolescence. After adjustment for demographic and psychiatric characteristics of the mother, no increased risk of any developmental disorders was found in offspring exposed to ADHD medication compared to those not exposed. The results provide reassurance for women with ADHD who depend on medication and consider continuing it during pregnancy.
(By ChatGPT, reviewed and edited)
Article: In utero exposure to ADHD medication and long-term offspring outcomes – Molecular Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
In-utero exposure to ADHD medication is not associated with long-term adverse neurodevelopmental disorders and growth restriction in the offspring.
Read the thread below 🧵on our new paper just published in @molpsychiatry
👉 https://t.co/MKZ0aeFnhU#ADHD— Kathrine Bang Madsen (@Kathrine_BaMa) February 9, 2023
M-A | Efficacy of treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults with Tourette’s syndrome
8 Feb, 2023 | 12:13h | UTCComparative efficacy, tolerability, and acceptability of pharmacological interventions for the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with Tourette’s syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis – The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Treatment recommendations are inconsistent for #Tourette syndrome.
New network meta-analysis by @luis_farhat & team shows that #antipsychotics are the most efficacious, while α-2 agonists are also more efficacious than placebohttps://t.co/awYHWUJA3v
— The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (@LancetChildAdol) December 19, 2022
Cohort Study | Associations between infant screen use, electroencephalography markers, and cognitive outcomes
1 Feb, 2023 | 13:34h | UTCCommentaries:
Infant Screen Use Linked to Alterations in Cortical EEG Before Age 2 – HealthDay
Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says – CNN
M-A | Association between autism spectrum disorders and cardiometabolic diseases
1 Feb, 2023 | 13:11h | UTCAssociation Between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Autism, Physical Health Conditions, and a Need for Reform – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Study results suggest that having autism may be associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes, dyslipidemia, and heart disease. https://t.co/T19VAQxdjf
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) January 30, 2023
Cohort Study | Alcohol-related problems before and after metabolic and bariatric surgery in adolescents
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:01h | UTCA Prospective Cohort of Alcohol use and Alcohol-related Problems Before and After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Problems with Alcohol Increase After Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence – Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Related Study: Association Between Bariatric Surgery and Alcohol Use–Related Hospitalization and All-Cause Mortality in a Veterans Affairs Cohort – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Review | Common sleep disorders in children
24 Jan, 2023 | 14:22h | UTCCommon Sleep Disorders in Children – American Family Physician
Note: AFP provides superb review articles that are freely available one year after publication.
RCT | Telehealth treatment of behavior problems in young children with developmental delay
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:38h | UTCTelehealth Treatment of Behavior Problems in Young Children With Developmental Delay: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
Telehealth Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Aids Child Behavior – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Study provides evidence that a #telehealth-delivered parenting intervention with real-time therapist coaching led to significant and maintained improvements for young children with #DevelopmentalDelay and their caregivers. https://t.co/xYOOxDfL4U
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) January 10, 2023
Gestational age at birth and cognitive outcomes in adolescence: population based full sibling cohort study
19 Jan, 2023 | 14:27h | UTCEditorial: Gestational age at birth and school performance – The BMJ
News Release: Premature birth linked to poorer school grades in adolescence – BMJ
State of the Art Review | Telemental health for clinical assessment and treatment
17 Jan, 2023 | 13:29h | UTCTelemental health for clinical assessment and treatment – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
Telemental health use increased substantially and globally during the pandemic, however, the prevalence of its use has varied widely.
What do we know about the efficacy of telemental health for treatment and what do guidelines say on best practice?https://t.co/AqHKMkKNIV
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) January 16, 2023
Cohort Study | Trends in antipsychotic prescribing to children and adolescents in England
15 Jan, 2023 | 20:26h | UTCNews Release: Researchers reveal worrying rise in antipsychotic prescriptions for children and young people – University of Manchester
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/TheLancetPsych/status/1613086964848156672
RCT | Ecopipam for Tourette Syndrome
15 Jan, 2023 | 20:09h | UTCEcopipam for Tourette Syndrome: A Randomized Trial – Pediatrics
Commentary: Ecopipam May Reduce Tics in Children With Tourette Syndrome – Psychiatric News Alert
Commentary on Twitter
Ecopipam, a selective D1-like receptor antagonist, is in development for children & adolescents with Tourette syndrome. Can ecopipam achieve a clinically meaningful reduction in tics without the disadvantages of D2-like receptor antagonists? https://t.co/GXxnPsP74C #Pediatrics pic.twitter.com/14fwu4npJi
— AAP Pediatrics (@aap_peds) January 11, 2023
Review | Autism spectrum disorder
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:31h | UTCAutism Spectrum Disorder: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
M-A | The effectiveness of gaming interventions for depression and anxiety in young people
11 Jan, 2023 | 13:52h | UTCCommentary: Can gaming interventions help treat youth depression or anxiety? – The Mental Elf
Cohort Study | Association of habitual checking behaviors on social media with longitudinal functional brain development
9 Jan, 2023 | 14:38h | UTCAssociation of Habitual Checking Behaviors on Social Media With Longitudinal Functional Brain Development – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
Social Media Checking Behaviors in Teens Linked to Brain Changes – HealthDay
For adolescents, social media might be a brain-changer, researchers say – CNN
M-A | Physical activity interventions to alleviate depressive symptoms in children and adolescents
9 Jan, 2023 | 14:37h | UTCPhysical Activity Interventions to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Exercise, Sports: A Natural Antidepressant for Teens – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that physical activity interventions can alleviate symptoms of depression in children and adolescents. https://t.co/7P6gWPf35K
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) January 3, 2023
Another study suggests youngest in class are being overmedicated for ADHD.
9 Dec, 2022 | 13:35h | UTCRelative Age and Psychotropic Drug Use in Preterm and Term-Born Children and Young Adults – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Are the youngest children in class overmedicated? – Norwegian SciTech News
Related:
Study: Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD
Systematic Review: Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD
Guideline | Psychological care of children, adolescents and young adults with diabetes.
6 Dec, 2022 | 13:53h | UTC
M-A | The role of metformin on weight gain associated with atypical antipsychotics in children and adolescents.
6 Dec, 2022 | 13:32h | UTC
New WHO report showcases strategies to keep children safe online.
5 Dec, 2022 | 00:24h | UTCNews Release: New report showcases strategies to keep children safe online – World Health Organization
Report: What works to prevent violence against children online? – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
🆕 report by WHO on what works to prevent online violence against children, addressing the growing worldwide concern of keeping children safe online
📌 https://t.co/pDL1l2TKkT pic.twitter.com/uPCJoiIblK
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) December 2, 2022
RCT | One-session treatment compared with multisession CBT in children aged 7-16 years with specific phobias.
27 Nov, 2022 | 22:07h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
One-session treatment and cognitive–behavioural therapy worked just as well as multisession cognitive–behavioural therapy for treating phobias in children and young people. It's also highly likely to be cost-saving.
Read the full report: https://t.co/i7M58yGfLv pic.twitter.com/ZEGgG4yh26
— NIHR Evidence (@NIHRevidence) November 25, 2022