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What body mass index can mean for cardiometabolic risk
July 08, 2020
Overweight and obesity issues have been suspected of increasing cardiometabolic risk in children. A new study investigates.
Using an improvement program to improve Chlamydia trachomatis testing
July 08, 2020
Clinicians may still use urine nucleic-acid amplification tests, despite the recommendation to use a more sensitive vaginal swab to test for Chlamydia trachomatis. A report looks at whether a quality improvement program could change that.
Ultrasound accurately diagnoses midgut volvulus
July 08, 2020
A retrospective study examines whether limited abdominal ultrasound is a safe and effective way to assess for intestinal malrotation with or without midgut volvulus.
COVID-19 and Its Association with Conjunctivitis
July 08, 2020
How location of care impacts prescriptions for pneumonia and sinusitis
July 07, 2020
The location where care is received can impact how medication is prescribed. A report examines how location impacts care for pneumonia and sinusitis.
Impact of weight in outcomes for critically ill kids
July 07, 2020
It’s been hypothesized that obesity can lead to worse outcomes in critical illness and an investigation provides some answers.
Appendectomy successfully averted in child considered at high surgical risk
July 07, 2020
A case report examines whether a high-risk child with appendicitis will need surgery.
Quality improvement program tries to reduce vancomycin use
July 06, 2020
Reducing antibiotic resistance has been a high priority for quality improvement programs. How well did one program do in reducing vancomycin use?
Impact of insurance status on hospital readmission
July 06, 2020
The risk of hospital readmission has been linked to insurance status in previous research. A new investigation examines if the disparity still exists.
Levonorgestrel IUDs are safe and effective in adolescents
July 06, 2020
A study finds that the levonorgestrel intrauterine device (IUD) is successful in controlling abnormal uterine bleeding and in suppressing menses in teenagers.
The impact of marketing on adolescent vaping behavior
July 03, 2020
Marketing for traditional cigarettes has long been curtailed to stem smoking, but the regulations haven’t always caught up with the marketing needs for vaping. A report examines the impact of promoting vaping on the prevalence of vaping.
Children with cow’s milk allergies smaller, lighter than peers with nut allergies
July 03, 2020
A retrospective study reveals that children with cow’s milk allergies—and the restrictive diets they must follow—may negatively impact their growth and development in comparison to their peers with other food allergies.
Study suggests new strategies to combat peanut allergies bring both progress and controversy
July 02, 2020
There are a number of ways clinicians can tackle peanut allergies, but allergy screening and early peanut exposure are still up for debate.
Did New York sepsis regulations improve outcomes?
July 02, 2020
Some states have used laws and regulations to help improve health outcomes. An investigation examines whether New York’s sepsis regulations helped.
Examining NICU utilization trends
July 01, 2020
How are neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) being utilized in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California health care system? A new report investigates.