Pediatrics – Public Health
Post-trial follow-up | A brief intervention to prevent alcohol use can have sustained effects among high-risk adolescents.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:08h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
RCT: Personality-targeted school-based prevention program “Preventure” can effectively reduce alcohol-related harms up to 7 years later, showing the meaningful & sustained benefits of school-based prevention programs. @theMatilda_USyd https://t.co/HuoZZluc6I #OAResearch
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 17, 2022
RCT | Effect of text messaging parents of school-aged children on outdoor time to control myopia.
9 Nov, 2022 | 12:26h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Using text message reminders to parents offer improved control of #myopia in schoolchildren and should be considered for use with large populations and over large geographic areas. https://t.co/6Dpue8j3Om #Research pic.twitter.com/IMpyGZUQyV
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) September 26, 2022
Cohort Study | Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness among children and adolescents in Qatar.
4 Nov, 2022 | 13:51h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
The 10-µg dose of BNT162b2 led to modest, rapidly waning protection against Covid-19 in children 5 to 11 years old. The 30-µg dose in adolescents gave greater, more durable protection; more so in 12-to-14-year-olds than in 15-to-17-year-olds. https://t.co/ddcqiR8jvO pic.twitter.com/M8oSFYoFlw
— NEJM (@NEJM) November 2, 2022
AAP Clinical Report | Physician health and wellness.
3 Nov, 2022 | 14:06h | UTCPhysician Health and Wellness – Pediatrics
Related:
M-A | Physicians suffering burnout are twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents.
Systematic Review | Predictors of burnout among healthcare providers.
Physician Well-being 2.0: Where Are We and Where Are We Going? – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Assessment of Risk Factors for Suicide Among US Health Care Professionals
Beyond Burnout: Docs Decry ‘Moral Injury’ From Financial Pressures of Health Care
Hospital administration response to physician stress and burnout – Journal of Hospital Practice
Opinion: It’s Time to Talk About Physician Burnout and Moral Injury
Systematic Review: Effect of Organization-Directed Workplace Interventions on Physician Burnout
The 3 Causes Of Physician Burnout (And Why There’s No Simple Solution) – Forbes
Physician Burnout: A Global Crisis (several other resources on the subject)
RCT | A multicomponent intervention at preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood can improve child health at 24 months.
1 Nov, 2022 | 11:51h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Study shows a package of health, nutrition, psychosocial care, and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions delivered during preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood reduces the risk of low birth weight and stunting at 24 months of agehttps://t.co/VyzGprkAFH @CHRDSAS
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) October 28, 2022
Systematic Review | Support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies.
28 Oct, 2022 | 13:23h | UTCSupport for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies – Cochrane Library
Summary: Support for breastfeeding mothers – Cochrane Library
RCT | Evaluation of mRNA-1273 vaccine in children 6 months to 5 years of age.
20 Oct, 2022 | 12:35h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of the 2-dose @moderna_tx vaccine in children 6 months to 5 years, during Omicron. Safe in ~4,800 kids; good immune response; efficacy vs infections ?https://t.co/DkLXAQQaeZ @NEJM pic.twitter.com/ettWOnDGQf
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 19, 2022
Myocarditis after BNT162b2 vaccination in Israeli adolescents.
20 Oct, 2022 | 12:34h | UTCMyocarditis after BNT162b2 Vaccination in Israeli Adolescents – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Among Israeli adolescents between 12 and 15 years of age who received the BNT162b2 vaccine, 9 cases of mild myocarditis were observed, mainly after the second dose. https://t.co/OatYqN4IPD pic.twitter.com/c96d1o7wnt
— NEJM (@NEJM) October 19, 2022
RCT | Effect of front-of-package information, fruit imagery, and sugar warning labels on parent beverage choices for children.
17 Oct, 2022 | 12:11h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Front-of-pack "HIGH ADDED SUGARS" warnings that show added sugar content in teaspoons can lead parents to choose healthier drinks for their young children, even in the presence of fruit imagery and nutrient claims. #OAReaserch https://t.co/qNzt5lFIjO
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) October 13, 2022
RCT | Impact of vaping prevention advertisements on adolescents.
14 Oct, 2022 | 13:57h | UTCNews Release: Researchers find FDA ‘Real Cost’ ads reduce teen openness to vaping – UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Commentary on Twitter
RCT: Real Cost vaping prevention ads led to lower youth susceptibility to vaping and discouraged cigarette smoking. #OAReaserch https://t.co/ASl5oXbn5Z pic.twitter.com/9Uaj4zc7sK
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) October 13, 2022
RCT | The substitution of biomass for gas cookstoves in pregnant women’s households did not improve infants’ birth weight.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:52h | UTCLiquefied Petroleum Gas or Biomass for Cooking and Effects on Birth Weight – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
LPG for cooking didn’t improve weight of newborns, finds study – The Times of India
AAP Recommendations | Prevention of pediatric all-terrain vehicles related deaths and injuries.
3 Oct, 2022 | 14:05h | UTCTechnical Report: A Comprehensive Report on All-Terrain Vehicles and Youth: Continuing Challenges for Injury Prevention – Pediatrics
Commentaries:
ATVs Are Not Safe for Children: AAP Policy Explained – Health Children
AAP Calls for Prevention of Pediatric ATV-Linked Deaths, Injuries – HealthDay
Pediatric battery-related emergency department visits in the US: 2010–2019.
21 Sep, 2022 | 13:13h | UTCPediatric Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits in the United States: 2010–2019 – Pediatrics
News Release: New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade – Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Commentary: Young Children are Ingesting Dangerous Batteries at an Alarming Rate – Science-Based Medicine
Related:
Position Paper: Diagnosis, management, and prevention of button battery ingestion in childhood.
Airway Complications Resulting From Pediatric Esophageal Button Battery Impaction: A Systematic Review – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Research: Honey May Reduce Injury and Improve Outcomes After Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Systematic Reviews | Vascular complications in children following button battery ingestions.
21 Sep, 2022 | 13:12h | UTCRelated:
Pediatric Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits in the United States: 2010–2019 – Pediatrics
Position Paper: Diagnosis, management, and prevention of button battery ingestion in childhood.
Airway Complications Resulting From Pediatric Esophageal Button Battery Impaction: A Systematic Review – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Research: Honey May Reduce Injury and Improve Outcomes After Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
AAP Policy Statement | Helmet use in preventing head injuries in bicycling, snow sports, and other recreational activities and sports.
19 Sep, 2022 | 12:43h | UTCTechnical Report: Helmet Use in Preventing Head Injuries in Bicycling, Snow Sports, and Other Recreational Activities and Sports – Pediatrics
Commentary: Multifaceted Approach Urged for Promoting Helmet Use for Children – HealthDay
Prevalence of multiple non-communicable diseases risk factors among adolescents in 140 countries: a population-based study.
29 Aug, 2022 | 12:04h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Our study shows that a large proportion of adolescents in all countries are exposed to four or more NCD risk factors, irrespective of region. Insufficient vegetable and fruit consumption, sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity were most prevalent. https://t.co/NKz2VXTiYG pic.twitter.com/E0fM7h7fRz
— M Mamun Huda (@mmamunhuda) August 13, 2022
WHO Guidance | Behavioral and social drivers of vaccination: tools and practical guidance for achieving high uptake.
22 Aug, 2022 | 12:13h | UTC
Retrospective cohort study | Risk of preterm birth, small for gestational age at birth, and stillbirth after covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:51h | UTCNews Release: No link between COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and higher risk of preterm birth or stillbirth – British Medical Journal
Related:
SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy – Nature Reviews Immunology
WHO Questions and Answers: COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy.
COVID vaccines safely protect pregnant people: the data are in.
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy—number needed to vaccinate to avoid harm.
Editorial: Covid-19 treatments and vaccines must be evaluated in pregnancy.
AstraZeneca vaccination not linked to reduced fertility rates and adverse birth outcomes.
Study shows high effectiveness of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy.
5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy.
CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cohort study: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine associated with 78% lower risk of Covid-19 in pregnancy.
Commentary on Twitter
No link between covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy and higher risk of preterm birth or stillbirth, finds study in @bmj_latesthttps://t.co/XLgFeoWVsp
Findings can help guide decision making about #covid-19 #vaccination during #pregnancy pic.twitter.com/9Pxm0Yv2Mf
— BMJ (@bmj_company) August 18, 2022
Supplement | Evidence for global health care interventions for preterm or low birth weight infants.
12 Aug, 2022 | 15:16h | UTCHomepage: Evidence for Global Health Care Interventions for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants – Pediatrics
Early Enteral Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Responsive Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Cohort Study | Effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine against Omicron in children 5 to 11 years of age.
21 Jul, 2022 | 13:28h | UTC
WHO | COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades.
18 Jul, 2022 | 11:45h | UTCCommentaries:
WHO, UNICEF sound alarm over childhood immunization slide – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
1⃣8⃣ million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2021 – the largest ↘️ in 29 years, due to:
? #COVID19-related disruptions
? emergencies
? misinformation undermining vaccine acceptance & demandWHO & @UNICEF sound the alarm ?
? data on global vaccine coverage ⬇️
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 14, 2022
M-A | Global changes in child and adolescent physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 Jul, 2022 | 12:53h | UTCGlobal Changes in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
WHO Guideline | Fortification of wheat flour with vitamins and minerals as a public health strategy.
7 Jul, 2022 | 13:02h | UTC
Effect of comprehensive smoke-free legislation on neonatal and infant mortality across 106 middle-income countries.
7 Jul, 2022 | 12:26h | UTC
AAP Policy Statement | Individual medical emergencies occurring at school.
6 Jul, 2022 | 11:57h | UTCIndividual Medical Emergencies Occurring at School – Pediatrics