What’s new in the head lice arsenal?
June 18th 2015As the summer months approach and the likelihood of transmission of head lice at summer sporting events and campouts looms, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its clinical guidance report on head lice management. Here’s why the AAP wants pediatricians to become more involved in the diagnosis and treatment of pediculosis.
Clinical trial tests tool that sees tumor cells
June 16th 2015Brain tumors are one of the most common pediatric cancers alongside leukemia and neuroblastoma. Now a new clinical trial aims to help surgeons better identify and remove tumor cells from healthy brain tissue for safer curative outcomes in children.
Impact of new tool on dosing pediatric meds
June 11th 2015Something as basic as obtaining an accurate weight on a young patient can be a monumental task in disadvantaged areas, or in emergency situations. Yet accurate weights are critical in terms of medication dosing, fluid volumes, device sizing, and many other treatments and applications.
Kids losing ASD diagnosis still need ongoing care
June 9th 2015Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during their toddler years may be able lose the designation as they grow up but will continue to have certain ongoing behavioral and special education needs, according to a new study.
Teens trust parents over tech for health answers
June 4th 2015Adolescents may use the Internet to search for information about general health topics, but they turn to their parents for trusted answers to questions about their own health issues, says a report from Northwestern University’s Center on Media and Human Development.
Automated telephone reminders improve asthma medication compliance
June 1st 2015Combining speech-recognition software with electronic health records in computerized telephone conversations to remind parents of asthmatic children about prescribed corticosteroids significantly improves adherence to medication, a recent study showed.
Suicides rise sharply among black children
May 27th 2015Suicides among black children aged 5 to 11 years have increased significantly over the past 2 decades while suicide rates among white children have decreased significantly, a new study shows. Both trends have been masked by an overall stable suicide rate among elementary school-aged children.
New guidelines for hospital discharge of newborns
May 21st 2015The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement updating guidelines for releasing healthy term newborns from the hospital. The new guidelines aim to ensure that both baby and mother are ready to go home based on their unique situation.