After the T ürkiye earthquake: the experience of a pediatric emergency department in a university hospital distant from the disaster area - Akbaba B, Yiğit H, Güngör E, Kaynak MO, Kahya HH, Birbilen AZ, Kesici S, Düzova A, Bayrakci B, Teksam.
INTRODUCTION: Earthquakes rank among the most deadly natural disasters, and children are particularly affected due to their inherent vulnerability. Following an earthquake, there is a substantial increase in visits to emergency services. These visits stem ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Gunshot injury to distal tibial physis and talus: a case report - Ahmad S, Agrawal P, Anwer A, Khurana S, Adil M, Ibran M.
INTRODUCTION: Gunshot injuries, while relatively uncommon in pediatric patients, can have lasting consequences, both physically and psychologically. Physeal injuries to the distal tibia are very common just second distal radius physis. Disruption of physis... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Examination of pediatric burn incidence and the impact of social determinants of health in Florida - Durham D, Rennie C, Reindel K.
Introduction Burn injuries are a major mechanism of trauma worldwide, caused by friction, cold, heat, radiation, chemical, or electric sources. Most often, burn injuries occur due to heat contact from hot liquids, solids, or fire, termed scald burns and fl... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
AI brings scoliosis monitoring on x-rays into modern era
In this study, the authors aimed to leverage AI to improve these methods by training a convolutional neural network (CNN) model to automatically measure femorotibial length on x-ray images from a racially diverse set of pediatric patients.
The study data included 1,874 examinations from 523 pediatric patients aged 0 to 21 who underwent at least two slot-scanning radiographs in routine clinical care. Forty percent of the patients self-identified as white and not Hispanic or Latino and 60% self-identified as belonging to a different racial or ethnic group, the authors noted.The lower extremity measurement pipeline is illust...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Digital X-Ray Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
Empower Change: Support Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month with Feeding Matters this May
Feeding Matters is proud to celebrate the 6th annual PFD Awareness Month, which is recognized around the globe. This designation, initiated by Feeding Matters in 2019, highlights the medical, emotional, financial, educational, and social challenges faced by families impacted by dealing... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - May 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CHI DEI NPT Source Type: news
Bringing home baby: A new parent's guide to making things safe and sound
Bringing a newborn home is a momentous occasion filled with joy and excitement. But it also comes with great responsibility. As new parents, ensuring your baby's safety becomes a big priority. The transition from hospital to home can feel overwhelming, but with careful preparation and awareness, you can create a safe environment where your little one thrives.
Dr. Jennifer Davis Prabhu, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children ’s Midtown Pediatrics, tackles some of the most common things… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Atrium Health Source Type: news
Major budget cuts to two high-profile NIH efforts leave researchers reeling
When the U.S. government’s spending bills for this year were belatedly finalized in March, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) largely escaped the major cuts that struck some other several science agencies. But because of a quirk in their funding arrangement, two high-profile NIH programs in neuroscience and genomic medicine will be cut by more than one-third, receiving $462 million less than their 2023 total of $1.2 billion.
For the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, a decade-old project to map neural circuitry and develop devices to treat or prevent brain di...
Source: ScienceNOW - April 30, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
VisionFirst relocates Poplar Level Road office, expands
The new facility is 6,000 square feet, which is 2,000 square feet larger than the former location on Poplar Level. The original location will be converted to VisionFirst's pediatric division, which should be open in June. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Shea Van Hoy Source Type: news
Tapinarof Cream for Adult, Pediatric Eczema Under FDA Review Tapinarof Cream for Adult, Pediatric Eczema Under FDA Review
A decision on approval is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Philips and Nicklaus Children ’s ink 10-year collaboration
Philips and Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Miami have committed to a 10-year partnership that will see the system equipped with AI-enabled MRI, ultrasound, and patient experience technology.
Nicklaus Children’s will adopt technologies such as Philips’ Ingenia Ambition X MR and EPIQ CVx ultrasound scanners, which include AI-enabled radiology workflow software to reduce exam times and the need for rescans, according to the company. In addition, patient experience technologies such as Philips Ambient Experience, Kitten Scanner, and Scan Buddy App will be deployed to help reduce patient anxiety during MRIs, Philip...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic, Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville collaborate for pediatric care, medical education, research
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic in Florida and Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville announced today a 10-year extension of their three-decade collaboration to improve healthcare in the region and train future generations of physicians and healthcare workers. The collaboration will continue to focus on medical tr aining, research and clinical care, specifically in pediatrics, where there are significant shortages of pediatricians in Florida and the U.S. "We are committed to creating the healthiest generations of children and… (Source: Mayo Clinic Florida News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Florida News - April 30, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Clinicians Not Great at Distinguishing Abstracts Written by Chatbot
(MedPage Today) -- Clinicians struggled to discern whether research abstracts were written by a human or by an AI chatbot, according to a research letter in JAMA Pediatrics.
A survey study of more than 100 healthcare professionals revealed just... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 29, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Physical Fitness Can Improve Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, Study Suggests
A new study bolsters existing research suggesting that exercise can protect against anxiety, depression and attention challenges. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matt Richtel Tags: your-feed-science your-feed-health Exercise Mental Health and Disorders Teenagers and Adolescence Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Running Depression (Mental) Anxiety and Stress JAMA Pediatrics (Journal) Taiwan Source Type: news
Multisite QI Collaborative Increases Appropriate Pediatric Antibiotic Use
MONDAY, April 29, 2024 -- A multisite collaborative increases appropriate antibiotic use for pediatric community-acquired pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections, according to a study published online April 29 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 29, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Back from the sideline, but back to baseline? A pediatric case study examining neuropsychological functioning after sustaining multiple sport-related concussions - Thompson RC, Vaughn D, Hirst RB, Murley R, Baldini D.
Most individuals recover quickly from a concussion; however, youth who sustain multiple concussions may be at risk for long-term cognitive impairments. This case study examines the neuropsychological performance of a 13-year-old malewith five head injuries... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
