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Nasal CPAP With 'Heliox' Can Spare Preemies From VentilatorsNasal CPAP With 'Heliox' Can Spare Preemies From Ventilators

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:16:04 +0100

In preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome, using heliox - 80% helium and 20% oxygen - with nasal CPAP reduces the need for mechanical ventilation. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Most Toddler Vaccines Not Linked to ITPMost Toddler Vaccines Not Linked to ITP

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:42:50 +0100

Although the MMR vaccine has been linked to a heightened risk of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), other vaccines in the toddler years do not appear to be. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Problems With Cochlear Implants Rare in Kids: StudyProblems With Cochlear Implants Rare in Kids: Study

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:28:20 +0100

Canadian researchers have found that over the last 20 years, 3% of deaf children who got cochlear implants at their hospital needed new ones because of technical problems. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Soy Exposure and Gender-role Play Behavior in ChildrenSoy Exposure and Gender-role Play Behavior in Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:00:00 +0100

What type of an effect can exposure to soy in a child's diet potentially have on their future gender development? Environmental Health Perspectives (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Concomitant MMRV, Prevnar Safe for Healthy InfantsConcomitant MMRV, Prevnar Safe for Healthy Infants

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:52:35 +0100

Administering a child's first dose of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine together with the pneumococcal vaccine is "highly immunogenic and generally well tolerated." Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Cranberry Juice May Help Ward Off UTIs in ChildrenCranberry Juice May Help Ward Off UTIs in Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:10:33 +0100

After getting a urinary tract infection, kids in Finland had fewer recurring infections over the next year when they drank cranberry juice every day in a new randomized controlled trial. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

U.S. Teen Birth Rate Drops to Record Low in 2010U.S. Teen Birth Rate Drops to Record Low in 2010

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:59:28 +0100

The teen birth rate in the United States reached an all-time low last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Limits in Elective Delivery Before 39 Wks: Better Outcomes?Limits in Elective Delivery Before 39 Wks: Better Outcomes?

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:25:45 +0100

Policies designed to limit elective delivery before 39 weeks of gestation at a large medical center were followed by a small drop in NICU admissions, but higher adjusted odds of macrosomia. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Food Allergy in Kids Not Being Optimally DiagnosedFood Allergy in Kids Not Being Optimally Diagnosed

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:19:31 +0100

Oral food challenge is the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies, but only a fraction of kids in this study had one, suggesting that the diagnosis of food allergy in the United States is suboptimal. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Fiber-Eating Teens Have Lower Rate of Metabolic SyndromeFiber-Eating Teens Have Lower Rate of Metabolic Syndrome

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:59:38 +0100

Teenagers who eat a lot of fiber-rich foods are less likely to have metabolic syndrome, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Managing Diabetes in Young Adults: New GuidelinesManaging Diabetes in Young Adults: New Guidelines

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:19:50 +0100

Pediatric patients with diabetes who are transitioning to adult care are particularly vulnerable, says Dr. Anne Peters, who co-chaired a committee that produced new clinical guidelines for these "emerging adults." Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Infants Should Sleep on Their Backs, in Parents' Room: AAPInfants Should Sleep on Their Backs, in Parents' Room: AAP

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:53:50 +0100

Putting babies to sleep on their backs on a firm crib mattress in the same room as the parents is among recommendations on a list of safe sleep guidelines for infants released on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Sports-Related Brain Injuries in Kids SoarSports-Related Brain Injuries in Kids Soar

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:55:22 +0100

Traumatic brain injuries in youth athletes climbed by 60% in the last decade, with young men injured playing football or biking accounting for most of the emergency room visits. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Hungry Muppet to Appear on 'Sesame Street'Hungry Muppet to Appear on 'Sesame Street'

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:56:57 +0100

A new poverty-stricken muppet will highlight the issue of hunger struggles on an episode of "Sesame Street", the show said in a statement Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Simvastatin Beats Metformin in PCOS TherapySimvastatin Beats Metformin in PCOS Therapy

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:25:19 +0100

Both simvastatin and metformin can prompt improvements in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but simvastatin seems to have a stronger effect, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Rhinovirus Infection Tied to Wheezing in ChildrenRhinovirus Infection Tied to Wheezing in Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:04:10 +0100

Rhinovirus infection and a family history of asthma are major risk factors for wheezing after acute bronchiolitis, researchers reported online August 18th in the European Respiratory Journal. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Heart Rate Characteristics Signal Problems in PreemiesHeart Rate Characteristics Signal Problems in Preemies

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:55 +0100

Monitoring heart rate characteristics (HRC) in very low birth weight infants leads to better survival, according to a randomized study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Obese Kids Have More Asthma FlaresObese Kids Have More Asthma Flares

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:08:12 +0100

Shaving off extra pounds might help asthmatic kids prevent flares of the disease, according to a study that found obese children have a harder time controlling their symptoms. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

U.S. Male Circumcision Rates at Hospitals Dip: CDCU.S. Male Circumcision Rates at Hospitals Dip: CDC

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:08:42 +0100

The number of baby boys getting circumcised in U.S. hospitals has dropped slightly in the past decade, health experts have found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Cell Phone Study Was Flawed, Say Some ExpertsCell Phone Study Was Flawed, Say Some Experts

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:14:53 +0100

A recent study, which found that children using cell phones do not have a higher risk for brain cancer, is flawed and the findings are biased, say some scientists. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Thousands of US Kids Injured Each Year in Window FallsThousands of US Kids Injured Each Year in Window Falls

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:25:43 +0100

Every year in the U.S., more than 5,100 kids go to emergency rooms after falling from windows, and a quarter of them need to be admitted, according to the first nationwide study of the problem. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Multiple Stool Samples Help Find Parasites in Internationally Adopted ChildrenMultiple Stool Samples Help Find Parasites in Internationally Adopted Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:15:50 +0100

Roughly one in four children adopted in the U.S. from outside the country has at least one intestinal parasite, and while the likelihood of detection isn't linked to gastrointestinal symptoms, it's significantly increased with evaluation of multiple stool specimens. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Prolonged Empirical Antibiotics in Preemies Linked to Adverse OutcomesProlonged Empirical Antibiotics in Preemies Linked to Adverse Outcomes

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:14:27 +0100

Premature infants who get empirical antibiotic therapy for five days or more are at higher risk for late-onset sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis and death, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Evaluating Hyperpyrexia During a Very Hot SummerEvaluating Hyperpyrexia During a Very Hot Summer

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0100

During an unusually hot summer, how can the clinician differentiate hyperthermia from a fever of infection? Do the old guidelines hold? Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Kids From Drug-Making Homes Mostly Healthy: StudyKids From Drug-Making Homes Mostly Healthy: Study

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:33:08 +0100

Most children raised in homes where illegal drugs are produced appear to be in good health, according to a small Canadian study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

A Growing Concern in US ChildrenA Growing Concern in US Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Dr. Robert Findling discusses the alarming rise in the prevalence of developmental disabilities in US children and the resulting strain on health and education resources. Medscape Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

U.S. Pediatrician Feels Heat Over Child Obesity IdeaU.S. Pediatrician Feels Heat Over Child Obesity Idea

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:24:52 +0100

Boston pediatrician David Ludwig, the center of a media firestorm this week, wants to set the record straight on his view that a state should intervene in the most extreme cases of child obesity. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

U.S. Eateries Eye Healthier Kids' Food Amid PressureU.S. Eateries Eye Healthier Kids' Food Amid Pressure

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:07:18 +0100

Nineteen U.S. restaurant chains, including Burger King and IHOP, are backing an industry effort to serve and promote healthier meals for children. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

The Impact of Maternal Depression on Childhood Development The Impact of Maternal Depression on Childhood Development

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Dr. Robert Findling discusses a new paper in Pediatrics exploring how maternal depression affects a child's behavior later in life. Medscape Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Kids Who Survive Cancer More Often Get New TumorsKids Who Survive Cancer More Often Get New Tumors

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:46:34 +0100

In children who have beaten cancer once, skin cancers appear to be an early warning sign of more aggressive disease, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Common in PCOS GirlsSleep-Disordered Breathing Common in PCOS Girls

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:14:40 +0100

Adolescent girls with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at considerably heightened risk for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), researchers have found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Many Teen Drivers Have 'Near Miss' IncidentsMany Teen Drivers Have 'Near Miss' Incidents

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:18:05 +0100

Nearly 70% of teen drivers in the United States have narrowly avoided an accident and many blame the "near miss" on other drivers or the weather, according to a new survey. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

US Teens Skimp on Exercise, but Not Sodas -CDCUS Teens Skimp on Exercise, but Not Sodas -CDC

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:49:38 +0100

Only about one in 10 U.S. teens is getting enough exercise and one in four has a soda a day, adding to concerns about obesity among American youth, government researchers said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Most Kids Do Okay After Near-Drowning: StudyMost Kids Do Okay After Near-Drowning: Study

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:57:01 +0100

The majority of people who survive a near-drowning in childhood will not suffer significantly as adults, suggests a new study from Finland. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Screening Tools May Detect Youth Alcohol and Cannabis MisuseScreening Tools May Detect Youth Alcohol and Cannabis Misuse

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:32:12 +0100

A systematic review suggests that emergency department clinicians use a 2 question instrument to detect youth alcohol misuse and a 1-question instrument to detect cannabis misuse. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Foodborne Illness Acquired in the United States: Major PathogensFoodborne Illness Acquired in the United States: Major Pathogens

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:38:31 +0100

This article takes an in-depth look at the major pathogens involved. Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Foodborne Illness Acquired in the United States: Major Pathogens

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:38:31 +0100

This article takes an in-depth look at the major pathogens involved. Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Curable in ChildrenAnti-NMDAR Encephalitis Curable in Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:50:56 +0100

The novel anti-neuronal antibody-mediated brain disease, anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis responds to therapy including intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), according to a new Canadian case series. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Curable in Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:50:56 +0100

Dentists Hesitate to Treat Kids on Medicaid: Study

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:37:07 +0100

Dentists were less willing to see children who needed an emergency appointment if they were covered by Medicaid than if they had private insurance in a new study based in Cook County, Illinois. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Disease Du Jour

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Eosinophilic esophagitis attracted attention at DDW 2011. Dr. David Johnson and Dr. Philip Katz discuss the latest developments in this increasingly important disease. Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

The KDIGO Hypertension Guidelines: What to Expect

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sun, 15 May 2011 02:15:02 +0100

David C. Wheeler, MD, FRCP, Co-Chair of the KDIGO Guideline for Blood Pressure Management in CKD, discusses the upcoming guideline and is looking for feedback on the Public Review site. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Cameras in U.S. Schools to Record Calorie Counts

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:33:37 +0100

The next time children in some elementary schools in the state of Texas try to sneak extra French fries onto their tray in the cafeteria line, the eye in the sky will be watching them. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Overused for Pediatric UTIs

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:23:12 +0100

Pediatricians often use broad-spectrum antibiotics for urinary tract infection (UTI) when less powerful antibiotics will do, according to a report online today in Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Update of Chronic Hepatitis B

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:28:13 +0100

What are some of the more recent developments in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B? Current Opinion in Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

APA 2011: Child Psychiatry Highlights

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Dr. Robert Findling highlights not-to-miss presentations in child and adolescent psychiatry from this year's American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting. Medscape Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

A1C Not Reliable for Diabetes Screen in Pediatric Population

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:02:09 +0100

Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) levels are not sensitive or specific enough to be used to identify children and adolescents with or at risk for diabetes, according to a report in Diabetes Care online April 22. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Associations Between Parent Behavior and Adolescent Weight Control

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 05 May 2011 18:50:28 +0100

Learn how parenting practices and role modeling can have a big impact on healthy adolescent eating habits. Journal of Pediatric Psychology (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Low-Fat Dairy Doesn't Help Kids Drop Pounds: Study

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:34:24 +0100

Kids who swap out regular dairy products for low-fat forms consume less saturated fat but don't seem to lose weight, according to Australian researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Rural Kids Have More Asthma, Get Less Medicine

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:29:00 +0100

Asthma is known to be a major health issue for children in inner cities, but a new study suggests it may be an even bigger problem for poor rural children. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Chronic Fatigue Rare but Serious in Teens

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:33:47 +0100

A new survey of Dutch doctors and their patients suggests that chronic fatigue syndrome affects only about 1 in 900 teenagers -- but takes a heavy toll. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Integrating a Physical Office with an Online Platform to Improve Continuity of Care and Expand Patient-Physician Communication

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:03:35 +0100

The authors describe their novel approach to "'fixing the system": a redesigned office experience combined with an engaging online platform, tied to a direct payment model. But many challenges remain. Journal of Participatory Medicine (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Antibiotic Therapy May Help in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:35:48 +0100

Antibiotic therapy may induce remission in active ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, giving weight to the notion that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is of bacterial origin. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Adolescent Death Rates Outpace Child Mortality

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:46:45 +0100

Medical progress and global efforts to reduce infant and child mortality have reversed historical trends, and death rates among adolescents are now higher than in children, researchers said on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Facial Expressions, Weight May Sway Kids' Eating

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:24:53 +0100

If you want your kids to eat their broccoli, you might try smiling when you eat your own veggies, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Baby-Friendly Hospitals Don't Cost More Than Other Facilities

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:13:41 +0100

Hospitals that qualify as infant-friendly don't cost any more per baby delivery than non-baby-friendly hospitals, according to a new study. Cost has been considered the primary reason for slow adoption of these facilities in the United States. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Apnea, Sleep Disordered Breathing More Frequent in Pediatric Cleft Palate

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:10:48 +0100

Children with nonsyndromic cleft palate are more likely to have sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) than children without the birth defect, a new retrospective review confirms. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Delta Cribs Recall Re-Announced After Infant Death

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:28:37 +0100

Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Children Still Play the Old Schoolyard Favorites

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:47:50 +0100

Children still enjoy playing traditional games like skipping and clapping in the playground despite the lure of mobile phones, computer games, and television, a study published on Tuesday found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

PRBCs Linked to Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preemies

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:47:50 +0100

Premature babies who received packed red blood cells (PRBC) were more than twice as likely to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) as those who did not have a transfusion, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Fortified Breast Milk May Not Improve Preemies' Growth

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:12:05 +0100

Adding nutrients to breast milk does not appear to boost very preterm infants' growth over the first year of life, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

How Should We Sedate Children for CT Scans?

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:07:19 +0100

A variety of sedative agents have been studied for their effectiveness in sedating children who need head CT scans. Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Nearly Third of Young People Text While Driving

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:25:02 +0100

A new poll shows young drivers are more likely to use cell phones while driving, and that 30% of them have recently texted from behind the wheel, U.S. transportation officials said. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Kids at Risk From Lead, Asbestos Dust in Old Home Renovations

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:13:10 +0100

The health risks from toxins such as lead in old paint or asbestos in walls are too often overlooked when homes are upgraded, according to a report on Sunday calling on governments to set tougher pollution rules. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Lead Poisoning Kills 400 More Nigerian Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:13:10 +0100

Lead poisoning linked with illegal gold mining has killed a further 400 children in northern Nigeria since November, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Monday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

More U.S. Youth Say They Are Not Having Sex

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:17:45 +0100

The number of U.S. teenagers and young adults who say they are abstaining from sex is on the rise, even as more young women report having sexual contact with each other, U.S. government researchers said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Real Savings Seen With Healthcare Information Technology

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:10:48 +0100

Emerging healthcare technology is a political and economic imperative. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

FDA Pulls Unapproved Cold, Cough, Allergy Drugs From Market

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:56:05 +0100

The US Food and Drug Administration is requiring a halt to the manufacture and distribution of certain unapproved prescription oral agents. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Another Reason Babies Should Sleep on Their Backs: Better Oxygenation

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:50:27 +0100

In healthy term infants, cerebral oxygenation is lower when they sleep prone than when they sleep on their backs, according to research from Australia. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Most Japanese Girls Feel Overweight: Survey

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:28:09 +0100

Nearly three-quarters of Japanese female high-school students see themselves as overweight, despite being thinner on average than their peers in the United States, China and South Korea, a survey showed. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Girls With Migraines Gain More Weight as Adults

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:28:09 +0100

Girls who get migraines appear more likely than their peers to gain extra weight during adulthood, scientists say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Concussions May Be on the Rise in High Schoolers

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:34:52 +0100

High school athletes are four times more likely to suffer a concussion today than they were about a decade ago, with football players leading the pack, a new study says. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

For Kids in Poverty, Study Shows No Cognition Benefit From Iron, Zinc

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:16:16 +0100

Giving impoverished infants iron and zinc supplements to prevent nutritional deficiencies may not have lasting benefits for their mental skills, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Common Household Insecticides Linked to Delayed Neurodevelopment

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:45:47 +0100

A new study suggests prenatal exposure to piperonyl butoxide, a chemical added to pyrethroid insecticides used in the home, is associated with lower IQ scores in toddlers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

The Changing Face of Pediatric Orbital Cellulitis

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:49:25 +0100

The flora responsible for pediatric orbital cellulitis is changing and so should the treatment, researchers report in the February 14th online issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Very Preterm Birth Linked to Memory and Executive Function Deficits in Teens

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:26:01 +0100

Adolescents born very preterm are more likely to have problems with memory and executive functions such as impulse inhibition, verbal fluency and organization, a new study has found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Chocolate May Exacerbate Acne in Men

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:54:51 +0100

Yes, chocolate does exacerbate facial acne vulgaris, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Clopidogrel Hypersensitivity Can Be Resolved Without Interrupting Treatment

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:11:40 +0100

Clopidogrel hypersensitivity can usually be managed with corticosteroids and antihistamines, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Baby Cribs Recalled in US, Pose Death Risk

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:11:40 +0100

Consumers should immediately stop using Generation 2 Worldwide "SafetyCraft" brand full-size and portable drop-side cribs because their plastic hardware breaks easily, posing a death risk to infants, the government said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Elimination Diet May Improve ADHD Symptoms

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:22:42 +0100

New research suggests the "elimination diet" may improve ADHD symptoms in children. But the reaction of outside experts is mixed. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Newborn Screening Helps Point to Late-Onset Pompe Disease

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:37:24 +0100

Newborn screening can facilitate early detection of later-onset Pompe disease and allow for earlier treatment with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), Taiwanese and US researchers report in a January 14th online paper in the Journal of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Different Ventilation Devices Prompt Same SPO2 in Neonates

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:10:50 +0100

For infants of less than 29 weeks of gestation, positive pressure ventilation via a T-piece or a self-inflating bag achieves comparable levels of oxygen saturation (SPO2), researchers report in the online January Journal of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Sleep Problems, Teen Suicide May Be Linked

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:10:50 +0100

Teenagers who thought about or attempted suicide were more likely to have suffered sleep disorders in earlier years, according to American researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Botox Safe, Effective for Pediatric Sialorrhea

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:35:14 +0100

Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections are an effective and safe approach for treating drooling in neurologically impaired children, the authors of a new study conclude. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

CT Scans Not Needed Routinely for Head Trauma in Kids With Bleeding Disorders

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:52:27 +0100

For children with bleeding disorders who experience head trauma, cranial CT scans are usually not necessary if symptoms are absent, investigators report in The Journal of Pediatrics online January 14. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Treating Reflux Helps Otitis Media, Hearing in Kids

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:18:20 +0100

Treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants and young children who have both reflux and otitis media can significantly improve disease burden from otitis media and hearing loss, new research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Bladder Control Problems More Common in ADHD

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 23:15:00 +0100

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely than their peers to have problems with bedwetting and other bladder control symptoms, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Corticosteroid Therapy Yields Mixed Results in Children With Pneumonia

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:09:18 +0100

Corticosteroid treatment in children with community-acquired pneumonia treated with beta-agonists benefits those with wheezing but may lead to worse outcomes in children without wheezing. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

New AAN Guideline on Plasmapheresis in Neurologic Disorders

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:24:35 +0100

The new guideline advocates use of plasmapheresis for treatment of severe relapses in multiple sclerosis, severe AIDP/Guillain-Barre syndrome, and short-term management of CIDP. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Thiopurine Therapy Effective in About Half of Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Cases

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:04:16 +0100

Children diagnosed with ulcerative colitis have a good chance of attaining remission after 1 year of treatment with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine, according to the results of an observational cohort study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Do Video Games Fuel Mental Health Problems?

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:27:15 +0100

There might be trouble brewing behind the glassy eyes of kids who spend too much time and energy on video games, according to a controversial new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

NIH Nixes Inhaled Nitric-Oxide Therapy for Preemies

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:37:36 +0100

Premature infants of < 34 weeks' gestation on respiratory support should not be treated with inhaled nitric oxide, according to a new consensus statement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

New IBD Guidelines Urge Biological Therapy in Pregnancy, Childhood

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:42:15 +0100

Pregnant women and children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should receive biological therapy to induce and maintain remission, according to the new London Position Statement of the World Congress of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Shaky Evidence Behind Massage Therapy for Autism

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:30:40 +0100

Massage has become a fairly popular alternative therapy for autism, but there is only limited evidence suggesting it is helpful, a new research review shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Losing a Child to Cancer Takes Financial Toll, Too

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:57:21 +0100

Many families who lose a child to cancer face not only emotional devastation, but serious financial problems as well, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Pollutants in Boys' Blood Tied to Lower Growth

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:33:26 +0100

Russian boys exposed to unusually high levels of environmental pollutants are smaller than their peers, a new study reports. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

More Tiny Babies Surviving, but With Problems

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:25:51 +0100

While still extraordinarily unlikely, the chances of survival are on the rise for infants born weighing less than 400 grams (or about the size of a potato), according to a new survey of the world's tiniest babies. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Automated Control of FIO2 Might Keep Ventilated Preemies Safer

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:15:21 +0100

A system that automatically adjusts the fraction of inspired oxygen for ventilated preterm infants can keep arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) within the desired range better than manual adjustment, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

More Girls Developing Mid-Range Hearing Loss

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:03:30 +0100

Boys have been more likely than girls to show signs mid-range hearing loss, but girls are catching up - and the ubiquity of portable audio players may be to blame, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Treating Depression in Young Patients: New Evidence

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:26:13 +0100

Dr. Robert Findling reviews newly published data from the TORDIA study evaluating long-term treatment outcomes in adolescents initially resistant to SSRI therapy. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Testosterone Levels Don't Explain Pyloric Stenosis Gender Disparity

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:25:14 +0100

Umbilical-cord blood levels of testosterone do not explain the male preponderance of pyloric stenosis, researchers from Denmark reported online December 20th in Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Virtual Santa Brings the Holidays to Sick Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:03:05 +0100

For children in the hospital over Christmas, a visit from Santa Claus - especially a cool, virtual Santa beamed in from the North Pole - is like a breath of fresh air. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Little Screening of Kids for Obesity Complications

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:59:44 +0100

Only a minority of obese youths are screened for diabetes, liver problems and high cholesterol, electronic medical records from an Ohio healthcare system show. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Kids in Cardiac Arrest Get Suboptimal Shock Doses

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:45:39 +0100

National guidelines that stipulate shock doses for bringing kids out of cardiac arrest are off the mark, a new study shows - and an alternative dose tested in the study didn't work too well, either. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Severe Flu Cases in UK Serve as Warning to Europe

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:05:25 +0100

More than 300 people are in intensive care in hospitals across Britain with flu, and European health officials say the region should act now to encourage more people to get vaccinated. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Fast Lane to Autism: Living Near Freeways

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:10:31 +0100

Autism is more likely in kids whose mothers live near freeways. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

NAMI Family Guide on Adolescent Depression Updated, Expanded

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:09:10 +0100

The guide aims to help families talk about depression and obtain proper diagnosis and treatment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Atopy Tied to Greater Asthma Prevalence in Boys

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:23:39 +0100

Atopy may be a factor in the well established higher prevalence of asthma in prepubescent boys compared to girls, Dutch researchers report in a November 20th letter in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Cadmium Confusion: Do Consumers Need Protection?

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:00:00 +0100

What are the risks of environmental cadmium exposure? Environmental Health Perspectives (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Fetal Fibronectin: What Does It Mean?

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:10:09 +0100

The heavy burden of preterm delivery can be prevented for some. Methods used to identify women at risk for preterm birth are discussed. Neonatal Network (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Hormone Therapy Helps Hypogonadal Girls After Stem Cell Transplant

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:53:42 +0100

In adolescent girls, hormone therapy can help ameliorate osteopenia and other effects associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), Japanese researchers report in a November 10th online paper in Fertility and Sterility. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Girls Who Walk, Bike to School Do Better in Tests

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:00:24 +0100

Girls, but not boys, who walk or bike to school instead of getting a ride perform better in tests of verbal and math skills, according to a new study of teens living in Spanish cities. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Possible New Drug Target for Antidepressant Therapy Identified

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:09:03 +0100

Preclinical studies suggest a protein peptide that uncouples 2 dopamine receptors holds promise as a novel treatment for depression. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Preschool Child Care Not Linked to More Infections in Elementary School

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:08:39 +0100

Preschool child care poses no subsequent increased risk for infections in elementary school; children in preschool care have fewer infections later on compared with those cared for at home. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Therapeutic Video Games Lead to Higher Vegetable, Fruit Consumption

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:38:02 +0100

Water intake, activity levels, and body composition were unchanged. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

FDA Panel to Weigh Health Risk of Dental Amalgam Again

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:29:22 +0100

Citing new evidence, amalgam opponents seek either an outright ban of mercury-based fillings or their reclassification to class III medical devices, which would probably lead to their demise, according to the FDA. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Noninvasive Test Detects Signs of Brain Trauma

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:08:25 +0100

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy can identify neurochemical changes in the brain as a result of repetitive head injury; this might allow for earlier diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Nations to Fight "Epidemic" of Child Drowning in Asia

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:57:28 +0100

Child deaths by drowning have reached the proportion of an epidemic in Asia, with nearly 20,000 boys and girls dying in water each year in Bangladesh alone -- and the number keeps rising, studies say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Oral Ibuprofen Better Than IV for Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:57:28 +0100

Very low birth weight (VLBW) preemies with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) have better closure rates with ibuprofen given enterally rather than intravenously, Turkish researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Air Pollution Tied to Babies' Ear Infection Risk

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:57:27 +0100

Babies and toddlers who live in areas with moderate air pollution may have a higher risk of middle-ear infection than those breathing cleaner air, a Canadian study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Risk-Factor Screening Meaningful From Age Nine Onward

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:08:44 +0100

A new study has identified, for the first time, that nine years is a good age at which to begin screening children for cardiovascular risk factors. However, the authors also stress that those under nine should not be ignored, particularly in the fight against obesity. A second study finds high fruit and vegetable consumption in childhood tracks with low pulse-wave velocity, a marker of central art Heartwire (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Donor Milk May Lack Key Nutrients for Preemies

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:14:46 +0100

Preterm infants fed with donated breast milk may be missing out on key nutrients, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Conjugated and Direct Bilirubin Levels Not Interchangeable in Newborns

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:13:11 +0100

Conjugated bilirubin (CB) and direct bilirubin (DB) level measurements cannot be interpreted interchangeably, cautions a group of pediatricians from San Francisco in a new report. Their study, they say, also provides clear evidence that even mildly elevated CB levels are abnormal. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Don't Delay Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Positive Infants

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:13:11 +0100

In HIV-positive infants, waiting to start antiretroviral therapy (ART) until the treatment criteria are met may reduce long-term survival, a new study from Thailand shows. However, a similar approach in older children doesn't appear to adversely affect survival. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Vaccine Alliance Says Pentavalent Vaccine Cost to Fall

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:20:43 +0100

The price of a life-saving vaccine against five deadly diseases is expected to drop further in 2011, allowing more of the world's poorest children to be immunized, the global vaccines group GAVI said on Friday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Low Birth Weight May Increase Adults' Salt Sensitivity

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:38:23 +0100

Elderly adults who had a low birth weight may be more sensitive to the blood-pressure increasing effect of salt in their diets, according to new research. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Young Infants With Low-Risk Febrile UTIs May Be Managed at Home

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:32:33 +0100

One- to two-month-old infants with fever and urinary tract infections (UTIs) don't always need several days of hospitalization, as is commonly practiced, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

School Lunch Programs Might Break Poverty Cycle

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:18:06 +0100

Teens who live in households where food is scarce suffer academically, but a new study has found that government programs to provide meals in schools can reverse this effect. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Complications Common After Pediatric Bladder Augmentation

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:03:03 +0100

Children who undergo urinary bladder augmentation or substitution require scrupulous follow-up because of potential complications, Hungarian researchers report in a November 11th online paper in BJU International. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Vocal Cord Effects of Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation Persist in Adulthood

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:37:06 +0100

Left vocal cord paralysis (LVCP) resulting from neonatal patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ligation can persist undetected into adulthood, researchers from Norway report in the November 22nd Pediatrics online. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

International Adoption Families: A Unique Health Care Journey

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:09:37 +0100

Understanding the unique healthcare needs of international adoptive families is vital to provide support. Pediatric Nursing (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

HIV-1 Drug Resistance Mutations in Children After Failure of First-line Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor-based Antiretroviral Therapy

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +0100

What second-line therapies are most effective for children with HIV? HIV Medicine (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Traumatic Brain Injury Burden High in Young Motorcyclists

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:28:33 +0100

More and more Americans are riding motorcycles these days, and many states have repealed universal helmet laws or are considering doing so. That's a recipe for disaster, particularly for young riders, according to two reports published today in Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Few Teens Show Signs of 'Problem' Video-Gaming

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:28:32 +0100

While most teenagers' video-game playing appears to be largely innocuous, a small percentage of "gamers" may be overly obsessed with the hobby, a study published Monday suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Vapor Rub May Help Relieve Kids' Cold Symptoms

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:04:28 +0100

Vapor rub may relieve a kid's nighttime cough and nasal congestion, suggests a new study funded by Vick's, the makers of the old-fashioned topical treatment. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Nutrition Therapy Won't Boost GH Benefits for Boys

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:00:47 +0100

Adding nutritional therapy to growth hormone (GH) treatment doesn't lead to faster growth in boys with constitutional delay of growth and maturation, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Tonsillectomy May Not Help Bed Wetting

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:53:28 +0100

Bedwetters don't get drier nights by having their tonsils removed, according to a small study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Monitoring Esophageal PH Inadequate for GERD Evaluation in Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:58:26 +0100

Combined multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring (MII) and pH monitoring in the esophagus detects gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in children more accurately than pH monitoring alone, a German team reports. In fact, simply monitoring pH misses nearly half of affected children, the researchers found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Teen Car Crashes on the Decline

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:10:38 +0100

The number of teen drivers involved in deadly car crashes is plummeting, U.S. government researchers said Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Mental Problems Rise With Kids' Screen Time: Study

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:31:00 +0100

More than two hours a day spent watching television or playing computer games could put a child at greater risk for psychological problems, suggests a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

High Prevalence of Hepatitis A Virus in Internationally Adopted Children

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:09:00 +0100

Screening children adopted from abroad may be a good idea, according to a U.S. study that found a high prevalence of hepatitis A in such children. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Low Carb, Low Fat, Bariatric Surgery -- Where's That Weight Loss Statin?

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:08:16 +0100

Henry Black, MD, talks about weight loss -- the elephant in the prevention room. He reviews a study comparing low-carb vs low-fat diets; it offers some help, but the elephant still won't leave. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Surgery Residents Accurately Diagnose Appendicitis With Ultrasound

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:48:00 +0100

A surgery resident was able to diagnose appendicitis with ultrasound as accurately as radiologists in a study reported here Saturday at the National Conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Staff-Family Communications in the NICU: An Expert Interview With Liza Cooper, LMSW

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:20:30 +0100

Effective staff-family interactions in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) enable parents to advocate for their child, to attach and bond, and to make informed decisions about treatment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

AAP Issues Guidelines on Preventing Child Maltreatment by Strengthening the Family

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:39:10 +0100

The guidelines describe how pediatricians can identify family strengths and risk factors and provide guidance and referrals to strengthen families, prevent child abuse, and enhance child development. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) 26th Annual Educational Conference

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:11:11 +0100

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

In Resource-Poor Areas, Clinic Day-Care Helps Kids With Severe Pneumonia

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:01:37 +0100

Severe childhood pneumonia in developing countries can be managed without hospitalization if necessary, researchers in Bangladesh have shown. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Cyber-Bullying Causes More Depression, Study Finds

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:25:10 +0100

Cyber-bullying may be even harder on the victims than physical beatings or name-calling, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Antibiotic Halt May Be OK in Kids With Vesicoureteral Reflux

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:03:55 +0100

Less than a third of children with persistent vesicoureteral reflux develop urinary tract infection (UTI) within two years after stopping antibiotic prophylaxis, researchers reported online August 20th in the Journal of Urology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

Fast Leukodepletion May Help in Severe Pertussis

Medscape Pediatrics Headlines — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:20:39 +0100

Rapid leukodepletion may improve survival of critically ill infants with Bordetella pertussis, UK researchers reported online September 6th in Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)