Pediatric Hoverboard Injuries: A Need for Enhanced Safety Measures and Public Awareness
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Robinson, T., Agarwal, M., Chaudhary, S., Costello, B. E., Simon, H. K. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Synthetic Cannabinoid Exposure: A New Risk for Children?
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Adair, A., Greene, S. C., Greeley, C. S., Coleman, R. D., Shekerdemian, L. S. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Short Stature and Macrodactyly in a 13-Year-Old Female
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Henry, R. K., Chaudhari, M., Bowden, S. A. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Screening for Spinal Dysraphisms in Newborns With Sacral Dimples
This study was a retrospective chart review of infants with a sacral dimple on examination who underwent spinal ultrasonography in the first week of life. The documented indication for ultrasonography was compared to standard guidelines. Among 151 infants in the study, 80% had a normal spinal ultrasound. Of infants with abnormal ultrasonography, 7 (5%) had abnormal spinal magnetic resonance imaging and 2 infants (1%) required neurosurgical intervention. Our study revealed that nearly one-third of infants who underwent spinal ultrasonography had a simple sacral dimple and low likelihood of spinal dysraphism according to exi...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Wilson, P., Hayes, E., Barber, A., Lohr, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Cows Milk Protein Allergy
This article reviews the definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, evaluation, management, and prognosis of CMPA and provides an overview of different options for formulas and their indication in the treatment of CMPA. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mousan, G., Kamat, D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Improving Resident Knowledge of Spacers
This study was designed to address those concerns. Residents were given a 12-question pre-intervention, self-assessment questionnaire that explored their overall knowledge and comfort in utilizing MDI with spacers. Participants then received educational intervention via multimedia videos and a demonstration of proper use of MDI with spacer. Participants were given the same questionnaire immediately following the education and again 3 months later. Improvement was significant (P < .05) for each element studied as derived from the 12 questions. Improvement remained significant when these variables were assessed in the 3-m...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kilgore, B., Al Katranji, K., Woodall, M., Shepherd, M., Flesher, S. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Texts for Talking: Evaluation of a Mobile Health Program Addressing Speech and Language Delay
This study investigated the feasibility of utilizing text messaging to deliver developmental education to families. Parents of children aged 11 to 36 months with concerning language development were enrolled in a 3-month text messaging program. Pre–program and post–program telephone surveys were completed. All enrolled parents were of low socioeconomic status, and 48% were monolingual Spanish speakers. A total of 27 parents (87%) completed the program and follow-up survey. After program completion, parents reported increased awareness of language-promoting activities and local child development resources (P = ....
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Olson, K. B., Wilkinson, C. L., Wilkinson, M. J., Harris, J., Whittle, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Disaster Preparedness in Families With Children With Special Health Care Needs
This study’s objective was to determine the impact of a disaster supply starter kit intervention on preparedness for families of CSHCN. The study was a 1-group pre-post cohort design with consecutive enrollment at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Medical Home Clinic. Pre- and postintervention survey findings were compared using McNemar’s test. Of the 249 enrolled, 223 completed the postsurvey. At presurvey, 43% had an Emergency Information Form, compared with 79% at postsurvey (P < .001). At presurvey, 18% had a disaster kit, compared with 99.6% at postsurvey, and 44% added items. Of the 183 respondent...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Bagwell, H. B., Liggin, R., Thompson, T., Lyle, K., Anthony, A., Baltz, M., Melguizo-Castro, M., Nick, T., Kuo, D. Z. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Translation to Primary Care of an Effective Teen Safe Driving Program for Parents
Addressing teen driver crashes, this study adapted an effective CheckpointsTM program for parents of teen drivers for dissemination by primary care practitioners (PCPs) and the web; distributed the PCP/web program through pediatric practices; and examined dissemination to/implementation by parents. The website, youngDRIVERparenting.org, and brief intervention protocol were developed. PCPs delivered interventions and materials to parents, referred them to the website, and completed follow-up surveys. Google Analytics assessed parents’ website use. Most PCPs reported delivering interventions with fidelity, and thought ...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shope, J. T., Zakrajsek, J. S., Finch, S., Bingham, C. R., ONeil, J., Yano, S., Wasserman, R., Simons-Morton, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Adolescents Perceptions of Transition Importance, Readiness, and Likelihood of Future Success: The Role of Anticipatory Guidance
This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of HCT anticipatory guidance delivery and the effect it had on participants’ perceptions of HCT. Adolescents (n = 209) with special health care needs were administered National Survey for Children with Special Health Care Needs transition assessment questions, then reported perceptions of transition importance, readiness, and likely future success. Over half of the participants reported no history of discussion about transition to an adult provider (64%) or insurance needs (67%); just under half (43%) had not discussed their changing health care needs. In participants report...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Syverson, E. P., McCarter, R., He, J., DAngelo, L., Tuchman, L. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury of Adolescents
This article provides medical and mental health professionals with an overview of intervention strategies that may be useful when counseling adolescents and their families. In addition, areas for continued research are discussed. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lovell, S., Clifford, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Changing Health Care Professionals Attitudes Toward Spanking
Twenty-two pediatric residents and 31 medical students viewed the Play Nicely program. The Play Nicely program is a multimedia program that teaches health care professionals how to counsel parents to use positive parenting and disciplining strategies in response to early childhood aggression. Health care professionals completed pre- and posttraining questionnaires to assess changes in comfort with counseling, parenting knowledge, and attitudes toward spanking. Results indicated at posttraining that health care professionals were significantly more comfortable with counseling parents, had increased parenting knowledge, and ...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Burkhart, K., Knox, M., Hunter, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Macrophage Activation Syndrome
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Crayne, C. B., Khatami, K. S., Galliano, G. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Two-Year-Old Boy With Leukocoria and Strabismus
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nguyen, R., Wilson, M. W., Fernandez-Pineda, I., Brennan, R. C., Furman, W. L. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Hypertension in an Adolescent Athlete
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kienstra, C. M., Hergenroeder, A. C., Riley, A. A., Justino, H. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
