Concussion Care in Teenage Athletes
Pediatr Ann. 2024 Feb;53(2):e39-e41. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20240117-01. Epub 2024 Feb 1.ABSTRACTConcussion is a form of traumatic brain injury that occurs commonly in pediatric patients. One group at higher risk for concussion is adolescent and teenage athletes. Athletes may sustain one or more concussions throughout their athletic careers, and these injuries may lead to significant morbidities for children. Although most concussion symptoms will resolve in less than 1 month, there is a subset of patients for whom symptoms may persist. Given the increased interest in preventing long-term sequelae related to concussion, leg...
Source: Pediatric Annals - February 1, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Molly M Diaz Kane Source Type: research
The Clinical Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pediatrics
Pediatr Ann. 2024 Feb;53(2):e37-e38. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20240116-01. Epub 2024 Feb 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38302125 | DOI:10.3928/19382359-20240116-01 (Source: Pediatric Annals)
Source: Pediatric Annals - February 1, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Joseph R Hageman Lolita Alcocer Alkureishi Source Type: research
Multidisciplinary Treatment in Patients with Craniofacial, Neurocognitive, and Neuromuscular Disorders with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Pediatr Ann. 2024 Feb;53(2):e62-e69. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20231205-04. Epub 2024 Feb 1.ABSTRACTObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a respiratory disorder that has a high prevalence in patients with craniofacial, neurocognitive, and neuromuscular disorders. Currently, the treatments for this population are diverse and depend on the individual conditions of the patient and the severity of the case. However, there are no multidisciplinary dental treatment guidelines. The aim of the present study was to determine the multidisciplinary dental treatment alternatives in patients with craniofacial, neurocognitive, and neuromuscular ...
Source: Pediatric Annals - February 1, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Julian F Beltran Oscar E Ramirez Angela Carrillo Eneida L ópez Angela Su árez Lucas Guimar ães-Abreu Sonia M Restrepo-Gualteros Carlos E Rodriguez-Martinez Liliana Otero Source Type: research
Sickle Cell Disease: Past, Present, and Future
Pediatr Ann. 2024 Feb;53(2):e42. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20231205-01. Epub 2024 Feb 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38302119 | DOI:10.3928/19382359-20231205-01 (Source: Pediatric Annals)
Source: Pediatric Annals - February 1, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Radhika Peddinti Source Type: research
Comprehensive Care in Sickle Cell Disease
Pediatr Ann. 2024 Feb;53(2):e43-e46. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20231205-02. Epub 2024 Feb 1.ABSTRACTDespite advancements in sickle cell disease (SCD) management, individuals with SCD continue to face greater degrees of mortality, disability, and health care barriers compared with their healthy peers. Comprehensive care includes essential elements such as newborn screening, key immunizations, penicillin prophylaxis, and consistent health screening for common complications. Pediatricians should be familiar with treatment options for SCD to offer informed education to both patients and their families. By providing guided and comp...
Source: Pediatric Annals - February 1, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ananya Chandra Sabina Shamayeva Wendy Darlington Source Type: research
