Individualized management reduces preterm birth
A recent study showed reductions in preterm birth and admissions in neonatal intensive care units after individualized management in cases of preterm premature rupture of membranes.
Behavioral sleep stage classification methods need further development
Behavioral sleep stage classification methods were found to share categories among one another but have lacking evidence of validity and reliability.
FDA approves Zynteglo for patients with beta-thalassemia needing regular blood transfusions
Following its FDA approval, Zynteglo will be used to treat beta-thalassemia in adults and pediatric patients who require a regular red blood cell transfusion.
New atopic dermatitis treatments in development
Children with atopic dermatitis will soon have more options for treatment, as clinical trials show promising results.
AAP outlines safety tips for children returning to school
The American Academy of Pediatrics has outlined safety tips to keep children physically and emotionally healthy as they return to school this season.
Healing the young athlete with OTC medications
A variety of nonprescription treatments, supplements, and patches can alleviate pain for children and adolescents.
AAP: Text message reminders raise flu vaccination rates
In a recent study, researchers found that text message reminders led to increased influenza vaccination rates, along with many receiving the vaccine sooner.
Atopic dermatitis negatively impacts family life
A recent survey showed correlation between the severity of atopic dermatitis and the negative impacts on family life.
AAP: Helmets reduce risk of brain injury
The American Academy of Pediatrics reminded parents of the importance of helmet use and encouraged helmet use discussion with their children.
FDA approves Xofluza for treatment of influenza in children 5 years and older
Xofluza is now the first single-dose oral medication for influenza approved for children aged less than 12 years.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs decrease antibiotic initiation at birth
ASP treatment lowered the presence of sepsis risk factors in preterm infants.
Nearly 4 in 10 Americans say inflation affecting their health care
Patients are either skipping care completely, cutting costs elsewhere, or borrowing money to pay for health care.
Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 recalled
Edgewell Personal Care Company issued a voluntary national recall of 3 collections of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen due to the presence of benzene.
$5.3 million in grants awarded to address youth mental health crisis
Inaugural recipients will use funds to support infrastructure, student mental health, and programs for children with behavioral challenges.
Low birth weight associated with attention problems in children
Investigators found that symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder were more often seen in children with a lower birth weight.
Possible mediators for perioperative respiratory adverse events discussed
Investigators compared the effects of midazolam, dexmedetomidine, and saline control on the appearance of perioperative respiratory adverse events in children.
Less invasive surfactant administration reduces adverse outcomes in infants
A study by the German Neonatal Network associated application of less invasive surfactant administration with fewer complications and lower mortality rates.
Fetal/infant growth patterns and early markers of arterial health
Both higher fetal and infant weight growth patterns are linked to early markers of impaired arterial health, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Few pediatric devices were approved after a clinical trial involving children
Many devices approved for pediatric use were not tested in a clinical trial involving children.
Parents express low confidence in pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
Only one-fifth of parents in a recent survey indicated intentions of getting their child the vaccine within 3 months of eligibility.
Medical, insurance groups praise Senate action on health insurance
Medicare drug prices, insulin costs affected by Inflation Reduction Act.
Cybercriminals using medical devices to hack hospitals
Security experts have been warning health care companies for years that all the connected medical devices are potential vulnerabilities
Child death by gun violence increased during COVID-19 pandemic
Studies indicate that child deaths by gun violence were comparable to those by COVID-19.
HHS declares monkeypox a public health emergency in U.S.
White House ramps up efforts to fight outbreak.
AAP announces revisions to clinical guidelines for hyperbilirubinemia treatment in infants
Hyperbilirubinemia can lead to brain complications in rare instances, which the guidelines work to prevent.
COVID-19 vaccination recommended for US children 5 to 11 years, despite adverse events
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends children aged 5 to 11 receive the BNT-162b2 vaccination.
Communication gaps remain open between primary care physicians, specialists
Communication gaps remain open between primary care physicians and specialists who share patients, despite potential connections through improved electronic health records (EHR).
Patients want medical data to stay with physicians, not migrate to big tech
AMA surveys patients on privacy in light of recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion.
Childcare concerns stress health care workers during pandemic
Study finds more depression, burnout as worries over childcare increase
Better Together program helps extinguish burnout for female physicians
Better Together is a professional, structured coaching program designed by female physicians to address the burnout that is disproportionately experienced by women in medicine.
