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Pregnancy outcomes are similar for women who have received a kidney transplant

Pregnancy Outcomes Similar for Adult, Child Kidney Transplant

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Results similar for women who received organ whether as a child or an adult

January 2015 Briefing – Pediatrics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Only 15 percent of newborns with an estimated gestational age of ≥34 weeks have a well-child visit within the recommended time frame

Few Newborns Have Early Well-Child Visit

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Readmission rate reduced for newborns who have first well-child visit within recommended time frame
Estrogen and estradiol may help protect against lead's harmful effects on the frontal areas of the brain

Estrogen May Lessen Cognitive Effects of Lead Exposure

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May explain why lead exposure is less likely to cause brain damage in girls than in boys
At one Canadian children's hospital

Medication Issues Behind One in 12 Pediatric ER Visits

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Adverse reactions, misuse are the common culprits
Patient engagement initiatives can decrease costs without sacrificing quality care

Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes

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Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
A review of the data suggests that the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) shortens the length of flu symptoms by about a day

Review: Oseltamivir Shortens Flu Duration by About a Day

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And reduces the risk of flu-related complications such as pneumonia
The United States has seen more cases of measles in January than it usually does in an entire year

CDC: Measles Cases in January Top Typical Load for Entire Year

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Spread driven largely by outbreak that started at Disney theme parks in California in December
Red Bull consumption combined with mental stress correlates with increased blood pressure and heart rate

Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress

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Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Implementation of a national screening program in the Netherlands increased the prenatal detection rate of congenital heart disease

National Prenatal Screening Program Increased CHD Detection

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Increase in prenatal detection rate to 59.7 percent, and 44.2 percent for isolated CHD