Tag: CHIL
Cumulative Radiation Dose From CT in Young People Linked to Malignancy Risk
For every 10,000 children examined, one to two persons expected to develop hematologic malignancy over next 12 years
Guidance Provided for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Children
Studies support FMT use for pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe or recurrent C. difficile, not for other medical conditions
Melatonin Use Common in U.S. Children and Adolescents
Prevalence of melatonin consumption significantly higher for school-aged children, preteens versus preschool children
FDA: Cinnamon May Be the Source of Lead in Recalled Fruit Puree Products
So far, puree pouches that do not contain cinnamon have not shown elevated levels of lead
FDA Sends Warning Letters to Vape Companies Selling Products That Mimic Toys
Product designs could appeal to young people and help them conceal e-cigarettes from adults, officials believe
CDC: Cancer Death Rates in Youth Continued to Decline Through 2021
Decreases in cancer death seen for all age groups between 2001 and 2011, but only for those ages 0 to 4, 5 to 9 through 2021
Neighborhood Disadvantage Tied to Higher Risk for Autism Diagnosis
Rates of autism diagnosis also higher for children of mothers from racial minority groups
Asthma-Linked Health Care Use Increased With Non-English Speaking Caregivers
Caregiver non-English language preference linked to increased use of asthma-related ED visit, hospitalization, ICU visit
Peer-to-Peer E-Consults Save Money for Pediatric Trauma Patients
Study models costs of telemedicine intervention to ambulance transfers
Variability Seen in Use of Influenza Antiviral Agents in Children
Guideline-concordant antiviral use low for young children at high risk for influenza complications