Pediatrics
News
Don’t delay pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for preterm infants
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Article
Double-dose influenza vaccine effective against type B strains
All children under the age of 3 years benefited from double-dose IIV4 vaccination.
Article
Assay testing accurate in distinguishing bacterial from viral respiratory tract infections
New assay technology holds promise for reducing overprescribing of antibiotics to young children in the hospital.
Conference Coverage
Chest-worn seizure detection device shows promise
An investigative, chest-worn device shows promise for detecting a wide range of seizure types in children with epilepsy, results from a small...
PURLs
Oral Rehydration Therapy for Kids: A More Palatable Alternative
Getting kids to drink electrolyte solutions following episodes of mild gastroenteritis can be a challenge. Thankfully, parents can rest easy—a new...
Conference Coverage
First-trimester blood glucose predicts congenital heart disease risk
NEW ORLEANS – A single random maternal first-trimester plasma glucose level appears to be the strongest predictor of congenital heart disease in...
Article
NIAID panel: Introduce peanut foods early to cut allergy risk
New NIAID guidelines recommend introducing peanut foods early to children at various levels of risk for peanut allergy.
Conference Coverage
Infantile spasms diagnosis, treatment too often delayed
HOUSTON
Article
Teens see marijuana as less harmful after legalization
Adolescents’ improved perceptions of marijuana after legalization for recreational use appear to be tied to increased use of the drug, an analysis...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA warning: General anesthetics may damage young brains
FDA warning says repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic or sedation drugs under age 3 years or in late pregnancy may affect children’s...