Tag: Kids: Misc.
Monkeypox Infection Rare in Children, Adolescents Younger Than 18
Monkeypox virus infection among <18s accounted for 0.3 percent of reported cases; most children were not hospitalized
Pediatric Migraine Tied to Anxiety, Depression Symptoms
Authors say routine screening for these symptoms may be beneficial in clinical practice
AHA: Once-Daily Edoxaban Seems Safe for Pediatric Cardiac Patients
Rates of clinically relevant bleeding similar between groups receiving edoxaban or standard-of-care anticoagulation
Brentuximab Vedotin + Chemo Ups Event-Free Survival in Peds Hodgkin Lymphoma
Event-free survival rate higher in pediatric patients, but no difference seen in the percentage of patients receiving involved-site radiation therapy
Banning Screen Time Not Necessary After Pediatric Concussion
Authors say moderation may be best for screen time during the first seven to 10 days following concussion in children and adolescents
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
Playing Video Games Tied to Better Cognitive Performance in Children
Findings show better response inhibition and working memory with alterations in underlying cortical pathways
More Male, Pediatric Patients Suffer ATV-Related Injury
Significant association seen for no drug use during injury, use of protective equipment with less severe injuries
Overall Symptoms After BNT162b2, Other Vaccines Comparable in <5s
Injection-site, musculoskeletal, dermatologic, otolaryngologic symptoms more frequent; general symptoms and fever less frequent with BNT162b2 in children younger than 5 years of age
Acute Gastroenteritis Outbreaks Common in U.S. Schools, Child Care
Most reported etiologies were norovirus and Shigella spp.; most outbreaks spread by person-to-person contact