Tag: CHIL
Prenatal Humidity, Temperature Exposure Linked to Childhood BP
Higher humidity associated with faster increase in systolic blood pressure, and higher temperature linked to slower increase
Study IDs Risks to Offspring Associated With Prenatal Opioid Exposure
Prenatal opioid exposure linked to increased risk for infection, eczema and dermatitis, and asthma in offspring
Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Child BMI for Age Z-Score
Three months of any or exclusive breastfeeding linked to lower child BMIz for women with healthy weight, overweight, obesity
Physicians ID Barriers to ‘No Antibiotic’ Strategy for Pediatric Viral Pneumonia
Challenges for clinicians include acceptance of risks of unnecessary treatment of many children to avoid adverse outcomes for some
Intake of 100 Percent Fruit Juice Tied to Weight Gain
Authors say findings support guidelines limiting consumption
Increased Suicide Attempts Seen in Parents With a Child Diagnosed With Cancer
Higher risk observed with aggressive or fatal diagnosis and during the first few years after diagnosis
Youth Use Anonymous Reporting System for Firearm-Related Threats
Almost 10 percent of tips referenced firearm-related terms, with potential school shootings reported most frequently
Delays in Diabetes Diagnoses Seen for Children During Pandemic
No increase seen in predicted rates of all-cause mortality, admissions for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions
Psychologists’ Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens’ Use of Social Media
There are both benefits and harms involved in social media use, and the report authors sought a balanced approach
