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How many medically complex kids are getting home nursing after hospitalization?
July 10, 2020
Home nursing after hospitalization helps medically complex children get needed care in a safe environment. A reports looks at how variable it can be in different states.
Dogs could aid early emotional development
July 10, 2020
Dogs have many benefits for children. An investigation examines how life with a dog may improve emotional development.
Examining how many nurseries do car seat tolerance screenings
July 09, 2020
Newborn nurseries are supposed to run a car seat tolerance screening before discharging any infant born prematurely. An investigation examines how well nurseries follow this recommendation.
As-needed follow-up after hospitalization for bronchiolitis is effective
July 09, 2020
Scheduled follow-up following hospitalization for bronchiolitis is typical care, but a new report questions whether as-needed care can be just as effective.
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.
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.