Cardiovascular consequences of extreme prematurity persist into late adolescence
CHICAGO – The abnormal arterial hemodynamics identified in 11-year-olds with an extremely preterm birth persist at age 19, according to an update from the landmark longitudinal EPICure study.
“Given... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Acute viral bronchiolitis hospital stay not shortened by hypertonic saline
The results of two previously published meta-analyses supporting a shortening of hospital length of stay following the use of hypertonic saline in infants with acute viral bronchiolitis are... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
HHS guidance facilitates Medicaid access for former inmates
New guidance from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department clarifies that individuals on parole, probation, or in-home confinement are not considered inmates and therefore are eligible for... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
CDC reports major drop in teen birth rates among minorities
Pregnancy rates among Hispanic and black teens are at an all-time low, reflecting overall declines in teen birth rates, new data show.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
CMS promises streamlined, flexible program to replace meaningful use
Meaningful use would get a new name and an emphasis on flexibility under a proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
“We’re proposing today to replace meaningful use in the... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Bringing behavioral health services to pediatrics
Research shows that the foundation of lifelong health is established during a child’s earliest years, including the prenatal period, and is also determined by the health of the future mother before... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 27, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Study of LGBQ youth highlights behavioral health differences in each group
Mental health symptoms and severity differed across a cohort of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) adolescents, highlighting the need to consider behavioral health separately for each... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 27, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Outcomes for infants with necrotizing enterocolitis can be easily improved
Low cost, low-risk interventions can significantly lower the rate of necrotizing enterocolitis among very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants, according to a study published in Pediatrics.
Dr. Maria M.... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 27, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Sublingual immunotherapy for allergy-related asthma
Immunotherapy using sublingual tablets containing house dust mite allergen extended the interval until patients developed a moderate asthma exacerbation in a manufacturer-sponsored clinical trial... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
No increased suicide risk from atomoxetine in youths with ADHD
Youths who take atomoxetine for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or other mental health conditions do not appear any more likely to attempt or complete suicide than those treated with... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Atopic dermatitis early in childhood tied to increased risk of autism, ADHD
Children who are diagnosed with atopic dermatitis before the age of 2 are more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to Tzu-Chu... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Stemming the rising tide of suicide
What is causing the alarming increase in suicides in the United States, and what can psychiatrists do to help?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently <a... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Psychotherapy
The term “psychotherapy” describes a variety of talk-based treatments for psychiatric illnesses. Its fundamental premise is that there are determinants of mood, anxiety, and behavior that are not... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
CDC issues guidance on worker precautions against Zika virus
As the Zika virus continues to spread, officials at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have created a list of precautions to... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 24, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Cochrane Review nixes specific allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis
LOS ANGELES – A new Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis has concluded there is no consistent evidence that specific allergen immunotherapy is beneficial in patients with atopic dermatitis,... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
