Pain

Can VR help with pain and anxiety during painful procedures?

August 30, 2021

With the drive to find alternate ways to manage pain and anxiety during procedures, is there a place for immersive virtual reality (VR)?

Assessing symptoms in pediatric palliative patients

August 10, 2021

Children receiving palliative care may suffer from a variety of symptoms. A report examines the most common ones as well as how frequent and severe they are.

Looking at the prevalence of migraines following a clinical trial

July 16, 2021

A clinical trial can offer a child a chance for relief from painful headaches. An investigation examines whether the benefits of treatment in a migraine study were sustained, even after treatment ended.

Shoulder pain following a hornet sting in a 2-year-old

June 15, 2021

A 2-year-old girl with a 36-hour history of left shoulder redness and pain. She developed a fever 24 hours prior to presentation. She was stung by a hornet on multiple areas of her left upper extremity 10 days earlier. What’s the diagnosis?

Children and headaches: Red flags, triggers, and rescue treatments

May 11, 2021

Headaches are common in children, but not all headaches are the same. This article offers a review of triggers and treatments.

Does parental opioid use and misuse influence teen opioid use?

January 08, 2021

An investigation examines whether parental prescription opioid use impacts a child’s opioid use and misuse.

Expert panel warns against post-op opioid use in pediatrics

December 17, 2020

Non-opioid pain management recommended in pediatrics when possible, according to new guideline.

Examining the efficacy and safety of ibuprofen versus acetaminophen

November 03, 2020

Often what parents reach for to relieve a child’s pain or fever, a new meta-analysis looks at the efficacy and safety of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

Managing headache with a tiered approach

October 03, 2020

Headache may be one of the most recognizable health concerns, but managing it may not always be clear. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offers a tiered approach to aid in management.

Is botulinum toxin effective for treating children’s migraines?

September 01, 2020

A new study examines the efficacy of the toxin for migraine treatment in pediatrics.