Antibiotics, PPIs Tied to Higher C. Diff Risk in Hospitalized Children

Previous antibiotic exposure significant risk factor in combined studies but not in adjusted studies

Risk of Psychosis Varies With ADHD Meds, But Still Small: Study

Stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) carry a small risk of a psychotic episode, but it appears to vary depending on which medication young people use, a new study finds.

Sleep Problems Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in Youth

Sleep disturbances predict suicidal ideation in adolescents, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Favorable Outcomes Seen in Long Term for ALLR3 Trial

Findings for risk-stratified tx in B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia, late bone marrow relapse

More U.S. youth seeking help during psychiatric emergencies

The number of young people visiting U.S. emergency rooms with psychiatric problems is rising, driven largely by a surge in teens and minority youth seeking urgent help for mental illnesses, a new study suggests.

Multiple Layers of Protection Recommended to Prevent Drowning

Pediatricians should be aware of leading causes of drowning, should tailor prevention guidance

Machine-Learning Models Allow Early Detection of Sepsis in NICU

Models using EHR data from infants in NICU can detect sepsis hours before clinical signs are apparent

AAP Now Endorses Influenza Vaccine Shot and Nasal Spray

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its influenza vaccination recommendations, saying both the shot and nasal spray vaccines are acceptable for the 2019-2020 season.

Young Child Goes to ED for Medicine Poisoning Every 10 Minutes

Safe medicine storage in the home needs to begin well before infants are on the move

Abnormal Blood Sugar, Cholesterol Common in Middle School

More than one third of middle school students who underwent cardiovascular screening at school had abnormal blood sugar levels or high cholesterol, a pilot study of 45 students found.

Average of 283,000 Children Have Sports-Related TBIs/Year

From 2010 to 2016, average of 283,000 children sought care in EDs for SRR-TBIs

Back Pain Affects One-third of American Youth

American children and adolescents commonly experience back pain, new research shows, but data for this population are lacking.

NIH study reveals differences in brain activity in children with anhedonia

Using fMRI, researchers uncover the neural underpinnings, which could aid development of potential treatments.

Bronchiolitis Hospitalization in Infancy Predicts More Admissions

Higher risk seen for future admissions by age 5; link strongest for asthma, wheezing admissions

Otitis Media Episodes Down After Introduction of PCV13

Otitis media episodes and pressure equalization tube (PET) insertions have dropped since the introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), researchers report.

Patterns of Joint Behavior Useful for Juvenile Arthritis Classification

Machine learning algorithm finds nonlocalized joint involvement increases risk for poor outcomes

Kids with asthma may struggle in school

Kids with asthma may struggle more in school when their symptoms aren't well-controlled, and minority students with this breathing disorder are more likely to fall behind than their white counterparts, a U.S. study suggests.

NIH study shows many preteens screen positive for suicide risk during ER visits

Findings highlight the importance of screening kids as young as 10 for suicide risk in emergency settings.

Vitamin D may protect against pollution-associated asthma symptoms in obese children

Over 6 million American children have the lung condition.

Dasotraline Promising for the Treatment of ADHD in Children

Once-daily dosing tolerable, may lessen side effects

Pediatricians explain the how and why of genetic testing in children

If a child has developmental disabilities or delays in motor, speech or cognitive function, a pediatrician may recommend a genetic consultation and genetic testing.