An Analysis of US Emergency Department Visits From Falls From Skiing, Snowboarding, Skateboarding, Roller-Skating, and Using Nonmotorized Scooters
We analyzed the US incidence of emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for falls from skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, roller-skating, and nonmotorized scooters in 2011. The outcome was hospital admission from the ED. The primary analysis compared pediatric patients aged 1 to 17 years to adults aged 18 to 44 years. The analysis used ICD-9 E-codes E885.0 to E885.4 using discharge data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Approximately 214 000 ED visits met study criteria. Skiing injuries had the highest percen...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nathanson, B. H., Ribeiro, K., Henneman, P. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Perceived Risk of Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease and Immunoprophylaxis Use Among US Pediatric Specialists
This study was conducted to assess the perception of US pediatric specialists of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease risk and determine their clinical practices regarding immunoprophylaxis for high-risk children. Separate surveys were sent to neonatologists, pediatricians, pediatric pulmonologists, and pediatric cardiologists. Data were collected using structured questions requiring quantitative responses. Most neonatologists and pediatricians (>82.7%) reported a high clinical need for RSV immunoprophylaxis in preterm infants <32 weeks’ gestational age. Pediatric pulmonologists and pediatric cardiologists...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Friedman, D. M., Domachowske, J. B., Wong, P. C., Parimi, P. S., Garcia, D. F., Marcus, M. G., La Via, W. V., Syed, I. A., Szabo, S. M., McLaurin, K. K., Kumar, V. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Power of Knowledge: Effect of Two Educational Interventions on Readiness for Chlamydia Screening
We compared (a) the effectiveness of print versus digital educational media for communicating information about Chlamydia trachomatis to adolescents and young adults and (b) the influence of media type on readiness for Chlamydia screening. Young men and women (n = 103), aged 15 to 24 years, were recruited from a youth center and university campus and randomized to receive the print or digital Chlamydia educational intervention. Participant mean knowledge score improved postintervention, but there was no association with type of intervention medium. Nearly two-thirds (61%) of sexually active participants endorsed an increas...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sagor, R. S., Golding, J., Giorgio, M. M., Blake, D. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Trends in Oral Antibiotic, Proton Pump Inhibitor, and Histamine 2 Receptor Blocker Prescription Patterns for Children Compared With Adults: Implications for Clostridium difficile Infection in the Community
The use of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitor (PPI), and histamine 2 receptor blocker (H2B) was compared between children and adults in the community from 2005 through 2011. Antibiotic prescription rates remained stable for children, but increased significantly for adults, P = .03. PPI prescription rates increased for children, P = .02 and for adults, P = .009. H2B prescription rates increased for children, P = .03, but not for adults. Antibiotic prescription rates were significantly higher in children than adults in all 7 years, P < .0001. In contrast, PPI prescription rates were significantly higher in adults than chi...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Faden, H. S., Ma, C.-X. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Lousy Reason for Surgery Cancellations
This study offers the first investigation into the impact of head lice infections on operating room cancellations, which may prove to be a potential source of intervention to prevent cancellations. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Walker, C., Sebastian, R., Krishna, S., Tobias, J. D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Parent Perception of Provider Interactions Influences HPV Vaccination Status of Adolescent Females
This study sought to explore parent experiences and attitudes related to HPV vaccination of adolescent girls, focused on interactions with providers. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of parents using a nationally representative online panel. Among parents with ≥1 daughter aged 11 to 17 years, provider recommendations for HPV vaccine and specified age to begin the HPV vaccine series were associated with HPV vaccine status. Parents who reported their daughters were unlikely to complete the HPV series were more likely to have had no discussion of HPV vaccine with the provider. Efforts to increase HPV vaccination rates...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Clark, S. J., Cowan, A. E., Filipp, S. L., Fisher, A. M., Stokley, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Zika Virus: An Explosive Pandemic and a New TORCH Agent
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Steele, R. W. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
A Case Report and Review of Early Symptomatic Congenital Syphilis Clinical Variations
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kucinskiene, V., Russetti, L., Stoniene, D., Vitkauskiene, A., Valiukeviciene, S., Tameliene, R. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
The Curious Case of the Limping Toddler
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - May 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Suter, B., Jones, Y. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Acute Onset of Anemia After IV Immunoglobulin
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - May 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Gradidge, E., Rodwig, F., Warrier, R. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
A Case of Bullous Pemphigoid in an Infant
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - May 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Williams, A., Whitley-Williams, P., Cha, J., Pappert, A. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Update on Benign Transient Hyperphosphatasemia: Recognizing an Underappreciated Condition
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - May 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Chu, A. S., Rothschild, J. G. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Recurrent Cyclic Vomiting in Adolescents: Can It Be Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome?
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - May 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sawni, A., Vaniawala, V. P., Good, M., Lim, W. Y., Golec, A. S. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Prevalence of Undiagnosed Structural Heart Disease in Children Undergoing Echocardiography for Kawasaki Disease
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - May 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ronai, C., Baker, A. L., Friedman, K. G., Fulton, D. R., Newburger, J. W., Lang, P. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Adherence to Vitamin D Recommendations Among US Infants Aged 0 to 11 Months, NHANES, 2009 to 2012
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Source: Clinical Pediatrics - May 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ahrens, K. A., Rossen, L. M., Simon, A. E. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
