September 27th 2024
A study presented at the AAP 2024 National Conference & Exhibition finds Black infants are 40% more likely to die from congenital heart disease than White infants, highlighting persistent racial health disparities.
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19
July 13th 2020Children who at first did not appear to contract COVID-19 have been found to exhibit a more serious illness that has now been reported worldwide. Two experts offer guidance on recognizing and treating multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
Epidural bleeding in an infant with hemophilia
June 30th 2020A 7-month-old male with severe hemophilia A (less than 1% factor VIII [FVIII] activity) presented to his pediatrician with fussiness and inability to sleep for 3 days. He had received his influenza vaccine 3 days earlier. What's the diagnosis?
Italian study offers more information on how MIS-C differs from Kawasaki disease
June 16th 2020Since late April, more and more cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) have been found around the United States. A report from Italy provides more information on how it differs from Kawasaki disease.
Surgical repair of congenital heart disease increases child’s risk of death and ESKD
November 18th 2019Children who undergo cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease are at increased risk for both long-term end stage kidney disease (ESKD) and mortality, according to a new study in the Clinical Journal of American Society of Nephrology.
Kawasaki disease: AHA statement and recommendations
October 1st 2018Pediatricians must suspect Kawasaki disease (KD) in children with prolonged unexplained fever. This article reviews the latest scientific statement on KD from the American Heart Association that is of practical importance for all clinicians.
First guidelines for pediatric pulmonary hypertension
December 3rd 2015Pediatric pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be difficult to spot, and a lack of research on this rare condition has resulted in a lack of evidence-based diagnosis and treatment guidance–until now. The American Heart Association and the American Thoracic Society have released new, extensive guidelines that task force members hope will pave the way for new research and continued development of care plans for pediatric PH patients.