Preexisting Neuroanatomical Variability Linked to Pediatric Substance Use
Most associations, including thinner prefrontal cortex and greater whole brain volume, precede substance use initiation
Early-Life Infection Burden Linked to Risk for Later Infections
Risk increased for later moderate-to-severe infections and systemic antibiotic treatments
Risk for Device Failure Similar With Different PICC Materials
Risk for device failure was not significantly different with hydrophobic or chlorhexidine PICCs versus standard polyurethane PICCs
Epilepsy in Children Linked to Lower QOL and Caregiver Strain
Association seen for frequent seizures, emergency transport, longer epilepsy duration with poorer QOL in children, caregivers
Prenatal Exposure to Glucocorticoids May Increase Risk for Some Mental Disorders in Offspring
Increased risks seen for autism, intellectual disability, ADHD, among others
Eight in 10 Infants Received RSV Protection in the 2023 to 2024 Season
Findings seen within a single health care system during the early period of availability
Multilingualism May Aid Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Benefits include executive function and lessened autism spectrum disorder-related symptoms
Advocates Say FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food Is Insufficient
Agency says baby food should contain no more than 10 parts per billion of lead
CPR Coach Training Boosts Coach Presence on Code Teams in Pediatric ICU
Clinically significant improvements also seen in some metrics of quality CPR delivery in real cardiopulmonary arrests
‘Sandwich Generation’ Caregivers Face Declines in Physical, Mental Health
Those who care for both children younger than 16 years and older family members experience deterioration in mental health for several years
