Estimating the number of sports-related concussions in U.S. children
Between 1.1 million and 1.9 million sports- and recreation-related concussions (SRRCs) occur annually in U.S. children aged 18 years and under, according to a new study.
In the United States, more... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 20, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Donor blood testing highlights increasing Zika risk in Puerto Rico
An increasing prevalence of Zika virus infection detected among blood donors in Puerto Rico using a highly sensitive, investigational nucleic acid test likely reflects an overall increase in the... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Three U.S. infants born with birth defects linked to Zika virus
There have been three infants born with birth defects and three pregnancy losses as a result of likely maternal Zika virus infection among U.S. women, according to figures released by the Centers for... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 16, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
8 steps to avoid legal risks from your practice website
CHICAGO – An inadequately designed medical practice website can pose serious legal dangers, said Michael J. Sacopulos, a medical malpractice defense attorney based in Terre Haute, Ind.
Here is a... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 16, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
EULAR-PReS guidelines aim to aid pediatric to adult care transition
LONDON – The first European guidelines developed to help the transition of young people from pediatric to adult rheumatology care within Europe were announced at the European Congress of... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Unanimous vote sends mental health reform to House floor
The much contested Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act is at last headed for the House floor. The bipartisan bill was passed 53-0 by members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
“The... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Vaccinations in certain combinations may slightly increase febrile seizure risk
There is an increased risk of febrile seizures when children receiving certain recommended vaccinations at the same time, but that risk is low, a study found.
Dr. Jonathan Duffy from the... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
VIDEO: ASD doesn’t appear any more prevalent in children with type 1 diabetes
NEW ORLEANS – The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes appears to be similar to that in the general pediatric population, according to a study... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
ASD doesn’t appear any more prevalent in children with type 1 diabetes
NEW ORLEANS – The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes appears to be similar to that in the general pediatric population, according to a study... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Childhood cancer survivors face several long-term risks
Chicago – Survivors of childhood cancers face several later risks from treatment, and investigators presented studies evaluating risks in three specific areas – secondary neoplasms, premature... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 12, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
VIDEO: Bionic pancreas configurations may help control type 1 diabetes
NEW ORLEANS — The bionic pancreas, otherwise known as the closed-loop system, can effectively control blood glucose levels and hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to three... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 12, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Bionic pancreas configurations may help control type 1 diabetes
NEW ORLEANS — The bionic pancreas, otherwise known as the closed-loop system, can effectively control blood glucose levels and hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to three... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 12, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Accident or incident?
In May 2016, a 4-year-old managed to get into the gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo. In a successful attempt to remove the child before he could be seriously injured, the zoo officials shot and... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
2015-2016 flu season slower and milder than past 3 years
FROM THE MMWR
The 2015-2016 flu season was less severe than the last three seasons, with a lower hospitalization rate and fewer pediatric deaths.
Cases of influenza appeared later in the season... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Inherited thrombocytopenia type is a risk factor for hematologic cancers
Copenhagen – Investigators in Italy have found that a recently identified form of inherited thrombocytopenia related to mutations in the gene ETV6 (ETV6-RT) appears to be largely asymptomatic, but... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
