Strabismus Risk Much Higher in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

The risk for strabismus was 14 times higher in very premature infants who weighed less than 2000 g at birth, independent of gestational age.

Ob-Gyn Guidance Issued for Young Cancer Patient Concerns (CME)

Cancer and its treatment may have an immediate or delayed impact on reproductive health

More U.S. teens' report using human growth hormone, group says

U.S. teenagers' reported use of synthetic human growth hormone more than doubled between 2012 to 2013 as they sought to improve athletic performance and appearance, a survey by anti-drug advocates found.

Many Obese U.S. Kids Think They're Thinner Than They Are

Many obese and overweight American children and teens look in the mirror and tell themselves their weight is fine, U.S. health officials reported.

Keeping Febrile Infants in Hospital for More Than 24 Hours Unnecessary: Researchers

In febrile but otherwise healthy infants up to three months old with bacteremia, blood cultures will grow pathogenic bacteria within 24 hours of collection, a new study shows.

Injuries on the Increase in High School Lacrosse, Study Shows

More than 22 percent of injuries are concussions, researchers call for better player protections

Peer Mentoring Helps Moms of Developmentally Disabled Kids

Moms of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities benefit from cognitive behavioral interventions delivered by peer mentors.

Heavy Preschoolers, Parents Treated Together Can Lower BMIs

However, the intervention may present a time challenge for pediatricians and unrealistic expectations for parents, a child obesity expert has noted.

Poor teens may get more than academics at top schools; less risky health behaviors seen, too

Disadvantaged teens may get more than an academic boost by attending top-notch high schools - their health may also benefit, a study suggests.

Rates of abdominal obesity leveling off among kids

After rising steadily for more than 10 years, the proportion of U.S. kids defined as obese due to a large waist circumference held steady between 2003 and 2012.

Common gene variants account for most genetic risk for autism

Roles of heritability, mutations, environment estimated - NIH-funded study

Screening Aid Helps Identify Children With Developmental Delay Earlier

Using a computerized decision aid to help automate developmental surveillance and screening (DSS) at well-child visits results in more children being screened and earlier diagnoses for those with developmental delay.

Poor Parent-Provider Agreement in Advanced Pediatric Cancer (CME)

Poor concordance regarding prognosis and goals of care; variation seen by cancer type

Many Sexually Active U.S. Teens Not Tested for HIV: CDC

Only one in five sexually active U.S. teens has been tested for HIV, a new government report shows.

Cord Clamping Timing Affects Neonatal Outcome

Delay in cord clamping after spontaneous respiration decreases risk of death/admission

'Little League Shoulder' on the Rise

Rest, possibly combined with physical therapy, key to recovery, research suggests

NIH scientists identify gene linked to fatal inflammatory disease in children

Repurposed drugs may offer first potential therapy

Asthma medication linked to growth suppression in children

A review of past studies has found that inhaled corticosteroids used to treat asthma could result in restricting the growth of children who have the condition.

Could the cause of cerebral palsy run in the family?

A study published by a research team from Norway has found that babies born into families in which someone has cerebral palsy are more likely to develop the condition themselves.

Amblyopia Tx at Young Age Results in Good Vision Later

Outcomes are similar regardless of initial treatment with atropine or patching

Common Treatment Doesn't Help Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Inhaled nitric oxide is widely used in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), but there's no evidence that it significantly improves outcomes, according to a database study.

iPads Can Trigger Nickel Allergies in Kids

When an 11-year-old boy in San Diego developed a nasty skin allergy, doctors traced it to the nickel in his family's iPad.

Ultrasonography Accurately Diagnoses Hand Bony Fractures in Children

Ultrasonography diagnoses hand bony fractures in pediatric patients with greater than 90% accuracy, researchers from Italy report.

Spoonfuls don't help the medicine go down safely: They can lead to dosing mistakes, study says

The song says a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, but a study says that kind of imprecise measurement can lead to potentially dangerous dosing mistakes.

For sleep-related infant deaths, bed-sharing is greatest risk factor

Parents should think twice before sharing their bed with an infant; a new study suggests bed-sharing is the leading cause of sleep-related deaths in younger infants.

Teens, ATVs a Dangerous Combo

Iowa study found three-quarters of kids drove the off-road vehicles, more than half were in accidents

Delaying Kid's Knee Surgery Could Be a Bad Play, Study Finds

Secondary injuries more common among children who postpone ligament repair, research shows

Emergency Surgeries on Weekends Riskier for Kids: Study

Possible explanations include fewer hospital staffers, slower response times, researchers say

Postop Tympanostomy Tube Obstruction Common

More than 10% of children undergoing tympanostomy had postoperative tube obstruction, with serous fluid and increased time to follow-up visit predicting tube occlusion.