Low Recurrence With Shortened IV Abx Course in GBS Bacteremia

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

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.

Path to Obesity May Start in Preschool

Preschoolers who quickly pack on pounds may be at particular risk of becoming obese teenagers, a large new study finds.

Breastfeeding Inversely Linked to Infant BMI Z Score

Higher BMIzs found for all feeding styles compared with exclusive breastfeeding at three months

No Ill Effects With Prenatal Anti-TNF-Alpha Exposure in Young Kids

Prenatal exposure to anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy does not appear to affect immune system function, growth or development in young children, according to a new study.

Chronic Allograft Injury Common Among Pediatric Liver-Transplant Recipients

A substantial proportion of pediatric liver-transplant patients with normal liver tests have varying degrees of subclinical chronic allograft injury, according to new findings.

Insufficient Sleep Tied to Unsafe Behaviors in High School Students

Sleeping less than eight hours on average school night linked to increased odds of unsafe behaviors

Risk of Relapse Up for Teens, Young Adults With Leukemia

Increased risk of on-therapy relapse, relapse after completing therapy versus children with ALL

More Evidence Video Games May Trigger Aggression in Kids

Can violent video games push some kids to act violently in real life? A new research review suggests the answer is "yes."

New best practices recommended for feeding tube location verification in pediatric patients

Based on the available evidence and endorsed by the American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) best practice recommendations related to NG tube location verification in pediatric patients are now available online as a special report in the journal Nutrition in Clinical Practice.