Tag: CHIL
Global Prevalence of Child Myopia Is Increasing
Higher proportion of myopia exhibited in those living in East Asia or urban area and in females, adolescents, and high school students
Indoor Allergens Worsen Respiratory Infections in Children With Asthma
Findings seen for cockroach and mouse allergens
Maternal Influenza Infection in Pregnancy Tied to Seizures in Offspring
Significantly increased risk for seizures and febrile convulsions, but not epilepsy, observed in offspring
Guidelines Provided for Diagnosis of Pediatric, Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Unique biological features seen in children younger than 18 years, adults older than 50 years compared with typical adult-onset MS
Risk for Pediatric Firearm Reinjury 6 Percent at One Year After Initial Injury
The risk for reinjury was higher for male children and those seen at an adult hospital
Liraglutide Efficacious, Safe for Children Aged 6 to <12 Years
Liraglutide results in greater reduction in BMI than placebo plus lifestyle intervention for children with obesity
Polypharmacy Common in Medicaid-Enrolled Youth With Behavioral and Mental Health Diagnoses
Although uncommon, contraindicated drug pairs have been prescribed
Hypertension Prevalence 22.7 Percent Among Young Adults
Second study reveals prevalence of 8.7 percent for elevated BP, 5.4 percent for hypertension among youth aged 8 to 19 years
Skin Care Product Use by Children Tied to Phthalates/Replacement Metabolites
SCP use associated with urinary phthalate/replacement metabolites among young children
First-Generation Antihistamines Increase Risk for Seizures in Children
Highest risk seen in young children aged 6 to 24 months
