Tag: Child Development
Exposure to Diabetes in Utero Affects Child Growth Pattern
Growth pattern started separating at age 3 years, with highest BMI for those exposed to T1DM, T2DM, followed by medicated GDM
Early-Onset T1DM Negatively Impacts Brain Development Over Time
Baseline differences in brain volumes and IQ persist or increase over longitudinal follow-up
Revised WIC Food Package May Aid Child Development
Children of mothers receiving revised WIC food package during pregnancy have better developmental outcomes
Higher Hb Threshold for Transfusion Not Better for Preemies
Use of a higher hemoglobin threshold for transfusion in anemic preterm infants does not lower risk for death, neurodevelopmental impairment
Asymptomatic Brain Bleeds in Newborns Not Tied to Long-Term Harm
Normal brain development and neurodevelopmental scores seen at age 2 years
Antipsychotic Use Declined in Young Children From 2009 to 2017
While there was a shift toward evidence-based indications, majority of use remains off-label
Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer Behavioral Difficulties for Children
Fewer parent-reported behavioral problems observed with longer duration of breastfeeding
Maternal Distress in Pregnancy Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
Maternal depression during pregnancy may increase child's risk for asthma at 10 years of age
Maternal Epidural During Birth Linked to Later Autism in Kids
Autism risk seems to increase with longer duration of epidural exposure
DKA Episode May Harm Cognitive Function in Children With T1D
Lower IQ and worse memory seen in children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and single event
