Mental health of transgender youth
There has been quite a bit of discussion and controversy lately about transgender individuals. The debate has extended to the diagnosis itself and whether it should be maintained as an official... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 24, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Persistent ADHD in early years linked to worse academic, emotional outcomes
BALTIMORE – Persistent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through young childhood is associated with both poorer academic outcomes and an increased risk of other mental health problems,... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 24, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Oxandrolone, propranolol combo increases growth in severely burned children
CHICAGO – Combination therapy with oxandrolone and propranolol can attenuate burn-induced growth arrest and increase growth rate in severely burned children, according to findings from a prospective,... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 24, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Judge says feds overstepped on ACA cost-sharing subsidies
The Obama administration suffered another legal judgment against the Affordable Care Act when a district court judge ruled that the government has wrongly spent billions of dollars to repay insurers... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

VIDEO: Post legalization, what effect is recreational marijuana use having on children?
BALTIMORE – Experts from Colorado and Washington – two states which have legalized recreational use of the drug – came together at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies to discuss... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Advocate for RNs in schools, AAP says in policy statement
Advocate for having full-time registered nurses (RNs) in local schools, and work to establish ongoing two-way communication and a more collaborative partnership between patients’ schools and medical... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Teens with ADHD likely to stop medications on their own, may not restart
BALTIMORE – Almost all teenagers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) stopped their medication at some point during their teen years, a study showed. The stoppages happened for a... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

VIDEO: Children exposed to marijuana at risk for long-term neurocognitive issues
BALTIMORE – The legalization of recreational marijuana in certain states has brought with it a host of new challenges to health care professionals, particularly ob.gyns. and pediatricians, who may be... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

After 2006 recommendation, more autism diagnoses made at earlier age
BALTIMORE – The American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2006 recommendation to screen all children for autism spectrum disorder at age 18 months appears to have resulted in a substantially earlier age of... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Methadone programs allowed pregnancy outcomes similar to nonusers
Methadone users under professional programs have similar pregnancy outcomes as nonmethadone users, according to a study of more than 34,000 deliveries. Dr. Conisha Holloman of Winnie Palmer Hospital... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Residents’ Corner: Racing against burnout
At 6 a.m., after eight admissions back to back, I feel like I can’t stay awake any longer. I desperately need a nap. I have 30 minutes before my next admission, but I know I’m not going to rest. I... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 20, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

FDA: No oral ketoconazole for skin, nail fungus
The Food and Drug Administration is warning health care professionals not to prescribe oral ketoconazole for patients with fungal infections of the skin and nails, because of "the risks of... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Hepatitis A and B combo vaccinations remain effective after 15 years
Young adults who received a combined hepatitis A and B vaccination at age 12-15 years maintained immunity after 15 years, making a booster shot unnecessary, according to Dr. Jiri Beran of the... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Hepatitis B vaccine in infancy provides long-term protection into adolescence
Pediatric doses of hepatitis B vaccine can provide long-term protection against hepatitis B up to 15-16 years, and also can produce strong immune memory, according to Dr. Olivier Van Der Meeren of... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Adrenal gland tumors linked to ADHD diagnosis
Pediatric patients diagnosed with pheochromocytomas (PHEO) or paragangliomas (PGL) were nearly three times as likely to also carry a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news