Limited Evidence for OTC Preps to Treat Nasal Symptoms of Colds

Nasal decongestants can be used for short periods for adults; their safety is unclear for children

Several Influenza Deaths in US, Including One Child, as Flu Season Begins

Several patients including one child have died from influenza as the first week of the 2018-19 flu season drew to a close, according to news and public health department reports.

Recommendations Developed to Verify NGT Placement in Children

Recommendations include clinician education, use of gastric pH measurement, radiographs

Youth at High Risk for Trafficking Can Be Spotted in Healthcare Settings

A new study suggests healthcare professionals can identify youth who are being trafficked for sex, and those who are at high risk of exploitation.

Children in ED Get Unnecessary Imaging for Bronchiolitis

Despite recommendations against radiography for suspected bronchiolitis, patients continued to receive unnecessary imaging, a study found.

CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More U.S. Children

127 cases reported in 22 states so far this year with 62 confirmed as acute flaccid myelitis

Number of Children Not Receiving Vaccines Slightly Increased

Overall, vaccine coverage for children aged 19 to 35 months remained high and stable from 2013 to 2017; however, a small, but growing number of children received no vaccinations.

Age, Sex Affect Extended Post-Concussion Symptoms in Children

Female sex, pre-injury mood problems, lower family income, family discord tied to ongoing symptoms

HPV vaccination not linked with rise in teen risky sex

A new study adds to earlier evidence that getting vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) does not lead girls to be less careful about sex.

15- and 18-Month, 4-Year Well-Child Visits Most Often Missed

Opportunities for developmental, school readiness screenings may be missed

New Tool Aids CT Decision-Making in Kids With Mild TBI

A new shared decision-making tool decreases head CT decisional conflict in parents of kids at intermediate risk for traumatic brain injuries -- and increases their trust in clinicians, research suggests.

Low Recurrence With Shortened IV Abx Course in GBS Bacteremia

Some infants with late-onset GBS bacteremia treated with shortened course of IV antibiotics

CDC: Many Children With Heart Conditions Have Special Needs

One in 77 U.S. children reportedly had heart conditions in 2016, with special needs in 60 percent

Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass May Be Better for Teens

Greater declines in body mass index seen at one and three years than with gastric banding

Childhood Obesity Persists Into Adolescence

Among obese teens, most rapid weight gain happened in childhood between ages 2 and 6

Acetaminophen Can Reduce Recurrence of Febrile Seizures

For children, infants with febrile seizure, recurrence down with acetaminophen versus no antipyretic

Polio-Like Condition in Children on Rise Again in the United States

Acute flaccid myelitis first identified in 2014

CAR T-Cell Therapy for Pediatric Leukemia Is Cost-effective

A new analysis shows that, despite its exorbitant price tag, the CAR T-cell therapy tisagenlecleucel for pediatric leukemia appears to be cost-effective.

Good Asthma Control Trumps Triggers in Kids With Asthma

When asthma is well controlled, triggers in a child's environment, such as a pet or exposure to second-hand smoke, are unlikely to cause exacerbations, new research shows.

Most At-Risk Young People Are Not Tested for Hepatitis C

Young people with opioid use disorder should be screened for hepatitis C, a study of more than 250,000 teens and young adults demonstrated.

Best Practices for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Updated

Recommendations address screening, treatment approaches and emphasize shared decision making

More Than 14 Million Preteens Need to Receive HPV Vaccine

More than 14 million need to receive two doses of vaccine to reach goal of 80 percent vaccination by 2026

Morbidity, Mortality Up for Youth With CHD Presenting to ED

Children with congenital heart disease presenting to ED at increased risk for morbidity, mortality

Low Research Participation, Shorter Therapy Tied to ALL Relapse in Young Adults

Acute lymphoblastic anemia (ALL) is more likely to relapse in adolescents and young adults (AYAs; ages 15-39) than in children, and lower clinical trial enrollment and shorter therapy course are associated factors, researchers say.

Second Follow-Up Echocardiogram Not Always Needed in Kawasaki Disease

A six-week follow-up echocardiography may not be necessary in patients with Kawasaki disease (KD) who have normal findings on baseline and two-week echocardiography, according to a new study.