Tag: CHIL
Better Prepared Emergency Departments Could Save Children’s Lives
Study also showed improving readiness for all U.S. emergency departments is cost-effective
EPA Finalizes Tough New Standards on Lead Paint Dust
Study Characterizes Pediatric Patients Self-Presenting With Major Trauma
In a recent study, most patients had obvious external signs of injury
Walking Pneumonia Cases Spike Among Young Kids
Sensitivity Reduced on Low-Dose Pediatric CT Scans for Small Lung Nodules
Reduced detection on low-dose CT scans using CAD systems more pronounced for nodules measuring less than 5 mm
Complete Vaccination Coverage Down in Kindergarteners for 2023-24 School Year
Simultaneously, exemptions increased in most U.S. jurisdictions
IDSA: EHR Order Set Reduces Antibiotic Duration in Children With AOM
EHR order set that preselected a five-day antibiotic duration increased compliance with recommended antibiotic duration
Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Increased for Children After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Risk increased in the six months after infection; elevated risk also seen in subpopulation with overweight, obesity and hospitalized patients
IDSA: 1999 to 2019 Saw Decrease in Sepsis-Related Mortality Rate in Children
Non-Hispanic Black to non-Hispanic White sepsis-related mortality ratio was 2.7, which did not change over time
Preteen Screen Time Can Affect Adolescent Mental Health
Associations appear to be stronger for White teens versus Black or Asian teens
