Tag: Kids: Misc.
Lean Mass Lower in Survivors of Pediatric Abdominal, Pelvic Tumors
Survivors also have increased prevalence of insulin resistance, low HDL, and high triglycerides
CDC Updates Info on Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Distinguishing this COVID-19-related syndrome from others can be challenging
Bifocal Contact Lenses May Slow Children’s Myopia Progression
Myopia progression reduced with high add power versus medium add power multifocal or single-vision contact lenses
CDC: Pediatric Hospitalizations for COVID-19 Increasing
A similar proportion of hospitalized children need intensive care as adults
Shared Decision Making Improves Youth Continuous Glucose Monitor Use
Findings for study involving youth with diabetes, with follow-up two months after initiation
SARS-CoV-2 Rates Up for Minority, Disadvantaged Children
Increased rates of infection for non-Hispanic black, Hispanic children, those in lower quartiles of MFI
Many U.S. Children Eligible for Type 2 Diabetes Screening
Sensitivity and specificity low for detecting any hyperglycemia with HbA1c, FPG screening criteria
Report: 97,000 U.S. Children Infected With COVID-19 in Late July
States in the South and West accounted for more than seven of 10 infections
Bisphenol A Linked to More Asthma Symptoms in Young Boys
Study shows exposure to bisphenol A is associated with more asthma symptoms in low-income boys
Study Looks at Optimal Strategy for Reopening Schools in U.K.
Second study from Australia shows low SARS-CoV-2 transmission rates in educational setting
