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In utero exposure to piperonyl butoxide, an additive in pyrethroid insecticides, appears to be negatively associated with neurodevelopment in children who are 3 years old.

Users of cannabis and other psychoactive substances have an earlier onset of psychotic illness compared to nonusers, according to a meta-analysis of 83 studies published online in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

A 10-year-old boy injured his left elbow during football practice. He subsequently had pain with normal range of motion of the elbow.

Children who consume unhealthy diets, watch too much television, or spend too much time playing video games instead of playing outdoors are likely to experience a higher prevalence of asthma symptoms than children who are more active and follow a healthier, Mediterranean-style dietary model. The research appeared in the February issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Preschool-aged children should receive a vision screening to detect amblyopia or its risk factors at least once between the ages of 3 and 5 years, according to a revised grade B recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published in the February issue of Pediatrics.