Pain

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.

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?

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)?

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.

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.

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.

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?

May 11, 2021

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

March 17, 2021

Headache following concussion is not unusual, but could the type help indicate which cases may be prolonged?

January 08, 2021

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