Tag: Infant / Child Care
New Guidelines Could Up Care Access for Millions in Africa
For treating babies with possible serious bacterial infections
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Routine Iron Supplementation
Task force also concludes there's too little information to recommend screening for deficiencies
Propranolol Seems Prophylactic Against Infantile Hemangiomas
Case study involves infant treated shortly after birth; skin lesions appeared after suspension of propranolol
Cleaning Umbilical Cord With Chlorhexidine Lowers Mortality
Findings useful for home births in developing countries
Six Months of Valganciclovir in CMV Provides Long-Term Benefit
Improved hearing and developmental outcomes in long term for neonates with symptomatic CMV
Water Used to Mix Baby Formula Plays Role in Arsenic Level
Researchers find overall amounts low, but recommend testing privately supplied tap water
Variation in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Febrile Infants
Across-institution variation in recommendations for CSF testing, ceftriaxone use in infants 29-56 days old
Human Breast Milk Effective for Infants With Atopic Dermatitis
Topical application of breast milk found to be as effective as hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment
Few Newborns Have Early Well-Child Visit
Readmission rate reduced for newborns who have first well-child visit within recommended time frame
Age at Gluten Introduction Not Linked to Risk of Celiac Disease
Risk of tissue transglutaminase autoantibodies, celiac disease up in Swedish versus U.S. children
