Autoimmune Hepatitis Type 2 Associated With Positive Antimitochondrial Antibodies: An Overlap Syndrome?
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mullin, S., Rabah, R., Malas, S., Bitar, A. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Breastfeeding, Bed-Sharing, and Maternal Cortisol
In this study, we examine whether breastfeeding and infant bed-sharing are related to daily rhythms of the stress-responsive hormone cortisol. We found that bed-sharing was related to flatter diurnal cortisol slopes, and there was a marginal effect for breastfeeding to predict steeper cortisol slopes. Furthermore, mothers who breastfeed but do not bed-share had the steepest diurnal cortisol slopes, whereas mothers who bed-shared and did not breastfeed had the flattest slopes (P < .05). These results were significant after controlling for subjective sleep quality, perceived stress, depression, socioeconomic status, race,...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Simon, C. D., Adam, E. K., McKinney, C. O., Krohn, J. B., Shalowitz, M. U. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Short-Term Efficacy and Correlates of Change in Health Weight Management Program for Chinese American Children
A pretest and posttest study design was used to test a healthy weight management intervention with overweight and/or obese Chinese American children. Children attended 8-weekly small group sessions while parents attended a single 2-hour parent workshop. Children had their weight, height, blood pressure, waist and hip circumference, and fast lipids data assessed and completed several questions questionnaires regarding food choices, self-efficacy, and knowledge at baseline, 2 months, and 6 months. Parents completed questionnaires regarding demographic, acculturation level and family environment. We found significant reductio...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Chen, J.-L., Kwan, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Torticollis in Children: A Challenging Diagnosis of C1-C2 Septic Arthritis
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Filleron, A., LKaissi, M., Cottalorda, J., Jeziorski, E., Rodiere, M., Prodhomme, O., Tran, T. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Patterns of Recovery Following Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents
Time to symptom resolution, return to school, and return to play after a sport-related concussion in children and adolescents (8-17 years of age) was examined using a retrospective cohort design. A total of 198 patients aged 8 to 17 years were included, with a mean age of 13.5 years (SD = 2.2). Patients aged 8 to 12 years were symptom-free in a median of 12.0 (range 1-60) days whereas 13- to 17-year olds were symptom-free in a median of 14.0 (range 1-300) days (P = .04). Patients aged 8 to 12 years returned to learn in a median of 4.0 (range 0-30) days compared with 2.5 (range 0-55.0) days in 13- to 17-year-olds (P = .86)....
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Purcell, L., Harvey, J., Seabrook, J. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Prolonged Activity Restriction After Concussion: Are We Worsening Outcomes?
The current treatment of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is primarily based on expert consensus. Most clinical practice guidelines advise cognitive and physical rest after injury including withdrawal from normal life activities such as school attendance, sports participation, and technology use until symptoms resolve. Some individuals who sustain an mTBI experience persistent physical, cognitive, and mental health problems. Activity restriction itself may contribute to protracted recovery and other complications. Williamson’s Activity Restriction Model of Depression, formulated more than 20 years ago...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: DiFazio, M., Silverberg, N. D., Kirkwood, M. W., Bernier, R., Iverson, G. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Critical Review of the Marketing Claims of Infant Formula Products in the United States
A highly competitive infant formula market has resulted in direct-to-consumer marketing intended to promote the sale of modified formulas that claim to ameliorate common infant feeding problems. The claims associated with these marketing campaigns are not evaluated with reference to clinical evidence by the Food and Drug Administration. We aimed to describe the language of claims made on formula labels and compare it with the evidence in systematic reviews. Of the 22 product labels we identified, 13 product labels included claims about colic and gastrointestinal symptoms. There is insufficient evidence to support the claim...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Belamarich, P. F., Bochner, R. E., Racine, A. D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Marijuana Exposure Among Children Younger Than Six Years in the United States
This study investigates marijuana exposures among children <6 years old in the United States using data from the National Poison Data System. From 2000 through 2013, there were 1969 marijuana exposures among children <6 years old and an exposure rate of 5.90 per million children. The mean age of an exposed child was 1.81 years (median = 1.58 years). The majority of the children were exposed through ingestion (75.0%), and 18.5% of exposures required admission to a health care facility. The rate of marijuana exposure was significantly (2.82 times) higher in states where its use was legalized prior to 2000 compared with...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Onders, B., Casavant, M. J., Spiller, H. A., Chounthirath, T., Smith, G. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Screening for Hematological Disorders in Mosaic Down Syndrome: Parent Report of Experiences
Children with Down syndrome (DS) have increased risk for multiple medical conditions with published health care guidelines. Current guidelines do not specify whether or not they apply to mosaic DS (mDS). We surveyed families of patients with mDS regarding screening, including monitoring practices as well as complications identified. Hematological complications were similar to those reported in nonmosaic DS. Of 91 parents of children with mDS surveyed, only 69% had ever had a screening lab; only 57% had ever had a screening complete blood count (CBC). Younger children were less likely to be screened (for CBC, 50% of 0- to 3...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Santoro, S. L., Martin, L. J., Hopkin, R. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Value of Ultrasound in Detecting Urinary Tract Anomalies After First Febrile Urinary Tract Infection in Children
Conclusion. We concluded that ultrasound alone was not of much value in diagnosing and putting a plan of first attack of febrile UTI. It is recommended that combined investigations are the best way to confirm diagnosis of urinary tract anomalies. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ghobrial, E. E., Abdelaziz, D. M., Sheba, M. F., Abdel-Azeem, Y. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Genetic Disorders of Vitamin D Metabolism: Case Series and Literature Review
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Khokhar, A., Castells, S., Perez-Colon, S. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
The Importance of the Nursing Role in Parental Vaccine Decision Making
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - April 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hoekstra, S., Margolis, L. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Thirteen-Year-Old Male Presenting With Fever, Cough, Weakness, and Somnolence
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - March 16, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sarin, A., Kim, J., King, M. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Syncopal Event During a Soccer Game
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - March 16, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shorofsky, M., Kamat, R. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Why So Blue?
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - March 16, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Zebda, D., Omoruyi, E. A. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
