One-Third of U.S. Children With ADHD Diagnosed Before Age 6
But researchers add that few valid tests exist to support diagnosis in children that young
Many Teens With Chronic Illnesses Use Alcohol, Marijuana
Four out of 10 high school students with medical conditions used one or both in past year
Early Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Up A-Fib Risk Later
Effect strongest for those without other risk factors, but more study needed
Genetic Tests Could Improve Management of Autism
Researchers anticipate genetic testing of children with autism will continue to increase
August 2015 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Genomic Sequencing Benefits Some Childhood Cancer Patients
Benefits seen for some children and young adults with relapsed or refractory cancer
Nonalbuminuric CKD Ups Cardiovascular Morbidity in T1DM
Also linked to increase in all-cause mortality, but not albuminuria or end-stage renal disease
Consensus for Early Peanut Exposure in High-Risk Infants
Interim guidance issued in response to study finding exposure lowered chances of allergy by 80 percent
AAP: In Office Visits, Ask Every Adolescent About Alcohol Use
Many starting at younger ages, so more likely to binge drink
Parents More Likely to Use Abx for ‘Pink Eye’ vs ‘Eye Infection’
Use of label 'pink eye' linked to increased intent to use antibiotics despite their ineffectiveness
