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Pain
Prenatal exposure to analgesic opioid linked with elevated risk of ADHD
October 05, 2021
A study has found that prenatal analgesic opioid exposure of 5 or more weeks is associated with a slightly elevated risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children compared to exposure of 4 weeks or less.
An adolescent female with abdominal pain and tachycardia
September 22, 2021
A female aged 13 years with morbid obesity and recent hospitalization for pyelonephritis presents with abdominal pain, tachycardia, and shortness of breath. What's the diagnosis?
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.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Red flags and best treatments
July 13, 2021
Gastrointestinal concerns are a common reason for a child's visit. This article offers a review of the most common ailments that may lead to that visit.
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.
How headache and headache type after concussion could indicate longer recovery time
March 17, 2021
Headache following concussion is not unusual, but could the type help indicate which cases may be prolonged?
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.