What Laboratory Tests Are Consistent with Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood?
Discussion
Transient erythroblastopenia of childhood (TEC) is an “…anemia with a hemoglobin level at least 2 [standard deviations] below normal and a low reticulocyte count in relationship to the anemia in the absence of evidence of alternative causes of anemia.” A bone marrow aspirate shows decreased or absent erythroid precursor cells if obtained. The etiology is not well understood but may have a stimulating cause such as a viral infection, an immune-related and/or genetic cause. Parvovirus causing bone marrow suppression has been implicated and there are cases of affected siblings.
TEC is most common ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 6, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Not Just Brushing: 10 Ways to Start Caring for Baby Teeth
SATURDAY, Feb. 4, 2023 -- Even the tiniest teeth can decay, which is why it ’s important to take care of them.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers some tips for caring for those little teeth, starting before the first one even... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Advice on Antibiotics For Kids During Shortages Advice on Antibiotics For Kids During Shortages
Prescribing antibiotics for children with viral infections has led to a shortage of the most commonly used antibiotics.Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news
Risk Factors for Pediatric CKD Progression Identified
FRIDAY, Feb. 3, 2023 -- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in children is associated with specific clinical risk factors, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Journal of the American Society for Nephrology.
Carolina A. Gluck, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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URTI Symptoms Increased With Low Physical Activity in Preschoolers
FRIDAY, Feb. 3, 2023 -- For preschoolers, physical activity (PA) is associated with fewer days of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Pediatric Research.
Katarzyna... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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It's a hard knock life: how kids with mild traumatic brain injuries are treated - Krishnan K, Su A, Sigman G, Joyce C, Rech MA, Long CM.
OBJECTIVES: The diagnosis and treatment of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) by emergency medicine providers is greatly varied. Because of the frequency and long-term consequences associated with pediatric head injuries, it is crucial that adequate cou... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Study finds parents receiving financial coaching were more likely to bring infants to well-child care visits
Parents of infants who received financial coaching in a pediatric primary care setting were much less likely to miss well-child care visits for the first six months of life, according to new UCLA-led research.The study, published in Pediatrics, followed 81 parent–infant pairs; most of the parents were mothers. The researchers also found that parents who received the coaching were significantly more likely than those who did not receive coaching to have their children vaccinated according to the recommended s chedule.Poverty-related social needs and other measures of patients ’ financial hardship are among the mos...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - February 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Lisa Rider earns a top award in pediatric rheumatology
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2020/12/awards-recognition/lisa-rider/thumb904075.jpg?itok=pb-RUzuf" /><br /><p>American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes NIEHS physician-scientist for leadership and innovative research.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Extreme heat health interventions top of mind for pediatric physician
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2022/6/science-highlights/extreme-heat/thumb938599.jpg?itok=v7lOTB2q" /><br /><p>Precision medicine can be advanced by patient-centered climate resiliency strategies, says climate change and human health expert.</p>
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Children ’s vulnerabilities to changing climate explored in seminar
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2020/12/science-highlights/climate-change/thumb903741.jpg?itok=ePAkMbN9" /><br /><p>Global Environmental Health speakers discussed extreme weather, stress, heat's impact on education, and the role of pediatricians.</p>
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Friends of NIEHS gather for annual meeting
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/community-impact/friends/thumb782122.jpg?itok=mEFfXPk7" /><br /><p>The Friends of NIEHS held its annual meeting in the Washington office of the American Academy of Pediatrics, one of the group’s members.</p>
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Is It Time to Unionize? Is It Time to Unionize?
William G. Wilkoff, MD discusses whether it is appropriate to unionize to strengthen your voice and create some change.MDedge (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news
Giving Medicine to Children
When young children are sick and cranky, it can be tough to get them to take their medicine. Watch this video for tips from an FDA pediatrician on giving the dose without the battle, in English and Spanish. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - February 2, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Former Norton exec launches pediatric care platform ParentMD
The company's founder and CEO says the company is the culmination of his 20 years in the health care industry. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - February 2, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Laurel Deppen Source Type: news
Namibia: Mothers, Babies Sleeping On Floor At Katutura Hospital
[Namibian] MOTHERS at Katutura Intermediate Hospital's paediatric ward in Windhoek have been sleeping on floors with their sick children due to a shortage of beds. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 2, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
