Pediatrician Knowledge and Implementation of 2017 Peanut Allergy Guidelines
Pediatricians are aware of the 2017 Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States, but many have not fully implemented them.
Pediatrics
Risk for Postop Complications, Mortality Up for Black Children
The risk for postoperative complications and mortality is increased among apparently healthy African American vs White children.
Childhood Sleep Problems Linked to Psychosis, Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescence
Psychosis and BPD have previously been linked to persistent nightmares in childhood, and these findings highlight the importance of confronting sleep disturbances at young ages.
ACR Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Associated With SARS-CoV-2
The American College of Rheumatology developed guidance for the management of pediatric patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19.
Incidence of Abusive Head Trauma in Infants May Be Up During Lockdown
From March 23 to April 23, 2020, there was a very large increase in the incidence of abusive head trauma (AHT) seen in very young children.
Neurological Manifestations of Children With COVID-19
Children with COVID-19 in this case series were found to have neurological symptoms involving both the CNS and PNS in the absence of respiratory symptoms.
Early Childhood Sleep Problems Tied to Later Mental Health Issues
Some behavioral sleep problems in early childhood are associated with the onset of mental health symptoms during early adolescence.
Post-Vaxx Febrile Seizures Not Linked to Child Development Outcomes
Young children experiencing an initial vaccine-proximate (VP) febrile seizure (FS) do not have increased risk of developmental or behavioral problems.
FDA Clears Video Game-Based Therapy for Pediatric ADHD
The FDA has cleared EndeavorRxTM (AKL-T01; Akili Interactive) for use as a prescription-only video game-based digital therapeutic to improve attention function in pediatric patients aged 8-12 years with primarily inattentive or combined-type ADHD.
Testosterone Levels Falling in Young Men
Testosterone levels among adolescents and young men in the United States declined significantly from 1999 to 2016, and data suggest the trend is related to increases in body mass index, a study found.
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