Respiratory Tract Illnesses During the First Year of Life: Effect of Dog and Cat Contacts
OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of dog and cat contacts on the frequency of respiratory symptoms and infections during the first year of life.
Early-onset group B strep: New guidance
The AAP has updated guidance for early-onset and late-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) disease that includes several major changes to neonatal practice. The clinical report and a separate update on maternal management from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) replace the consensus GBS prevention guidance published in 2010 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Facts For Parents About E-Cigarettes & Vaping
E-cigarettes are exploding in popularity, and are being used by both adolescents and adults. They are not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.
Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences: It’s Not What You Know but Who You Know
In the article “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Protective Factors with School Engagement,” Robles et al identify several key family and neighborhood protective factors that might help mitigate the effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on school outcomes.
Casting More Light on Pediatric Fractures
By 16 years of age, up to 40% of otherwise healthy girls and 64% of boys will have experienced ≥1 broken bone, with a peak incidence in the peri-pubertal years. Is this just because youth are active or risk takers?
Readiness of the child for school and the role of pediatric services in this matter
School readiness includes the readiness of the individual child, the school’s readiness for children, and the ability of the family and community to support optimal early child development. It is the responsibility of schools to meet the needs of all children at all levels of readiness.
How to maintain the health of children during school hours – 9 recommendations
To have a great school year, kids need to stay healthy. Healthy students are better learners. CDC has tips and resources for parents and schools to help children and teens get fit and stay healthy whether they’re just starting kindergarten or heading off to high school.
Study: Frequent social media use disrupts sleep, physical activity in teenagers
Cyberbullying and lack of sleep and physical activity may be to blame for the ties between social media use and poor mental health and well-being in teen girls, researchers found.
Vaping: Dangerous, Available & Addicting
Would you recognize an e-cigarette if you saw one? Not all e-cigarettes look alike, and vaping is easy to hide.
Beyond medication: new advances in pediatric epilepsy
Despite the development of new epilepsy medications, approximately one-third of pediatric patients with epilepsy remain medically refractory.