Tag: Kids: Misc.
Low Vitamin D in Pregnancy Tied to More Behavioral Problems in Children
There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy, particularly among Black women
Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Intervention Prevents Myopia in Children
RLRL effective for preventing myopia in children with premyopia, with up to a 54.1 percent reduction in incidence
Mortality Risk Elevated for Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Survivors of childhood cancer have excess risk for late mortality 40 years or more from diagnosis
One-Third of School-Aged Children Report Worrying Weekly
Most common worries include those regarding school and friendships
Risk of Relapse Increased With Extreme Poverty in Children With Leukemia
Increased risk of relapse seen for children receiving maintenance treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia living in extreme poverty
ADHD Tied to Higher Fracture Risk in Children
However, pharmacological treatment for ADHD may decrease this risk
Pandemic Saw Rise in Mistrust of Childhood Vaccines Worldwide
Confidence in childhood vaccines worldwide dropped by up to 44 percentage points during the pandemic, new report shows
COVID-19 Vaccines Effective Against Moderate, Severe Disease in Children, Teens
Vaccine effectiveness waned significantly after ≥150 days during the omicron variant phase
Child With Psoriasis Negatively Impacts Mom’s Quality of Life
Positive association seen between mothers' Family Dermatology Life Quality Index scores and children's Psoriasis Area Severity Index scores
Most Primary Care Pediatricians Appropriately Prescribing SSRIs
Pediatricians generally document appropriate indications for starting medication and prescribe without subspecialist involvement