Tag: CHIL
Cervical Spine Injury Prediction Rule in Children Can Guide Imaging Use
Prediction rule can help physicians determine which children should undergo imaging on presentation to the ED after blunt trauma
New Neurocognitive/Functional Morbidity Explored in SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C
New neurocognitive/functional morbidity at hospital discharge more likely for children with SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C with neurological manifestations
Bilateral Gene Therapy Safely Restores Hearing in Children Born Deaf
Bilateral hearing restoration seen for all five patients; speech perception and capability of sound source localization restored
Some Children With Severe Bedwetting See Resolution After Discontinuing Absorbent Pants
However, discontinuation tied to effects on sleep and quality of life
Quality Improvement Initiative Boosts Early HPV Vaccine Rates
Findings show significant increases across racial/ethnic, sociodemographic, insurance, and geographic groups
Some Children Prescribed Nonrecommended Meds for COVID-19
Some children were prescribed ineffective and potentially harmful medications for acute COVID-19
Implantable Continuous Flow Device Feasible for Small Children With Severe Systolic Heart Failure
Study involved seven children weighing 8 to 30 kg; all children survived, five to transplant and one to recovery
321,566 Children Lost a Parent to Drug Overdose in 2011 to 2021
Highest rates seen among children of non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native individuals
Long-Term Risk for MACE Increased for Children With Hypertension
Children with hypertension at higher associated risk for stroke, hospitalization for MI or unstable angina, coronary intervention
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Leading Causes of Youth Mortality
Disparities observed for nearly all leading causes of injury and disease associated with recent increases in youth mortality rates
