Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Insulin degludec noninferior to insulin detemir in pediatric diabetes
Key clinical point: Both drugs improved long-term glycemic control.
Conference Coverage
Depression, withdrawal worse when short children treated with GH
Key clinical point: The slight increase in adult height might not be worth the psychological risks of GH treatment in children.Major finding:...
From the Journals
NHLBI expert panel issues guidelines on sickle cell disease
The “much anticipated” guideline to help primary-care and emergency clinicians improve the management of sickle cell disease includes a consensus...
News
Weight misconception high in overweight children
News
Soda tax could go far to reduce childhood obesity
Key clinical finding: Among three options examined, taxing soda and other sugary beverages has the best potential to lower childhood obesityMajor...
News
Gestational diabetes may increase child’s risk of glucose intolerance
Key clinical point: Children whose mothers had gestational diabetes should be screened for impaired glucose tolerance and preventive strategies...
Conference Coverage
Diabetes increases risk of atrial fibrillation
Key clinical point: Starting at the onset of diabetes, routine pulse palpation, ECGs, and patient interviews focused on signs of atrial...
News
Lipid screening uncommon before 2011 recommendations
Key clinical point: More children and adolescents will likely be newly identified by the universal lipid screening.Major Finding: Overall, 9.8% of...
Conference Coverage
Check thyroid function in children with vitiligo
News
Pediatric obesity may be leveling off
Commentary
Daily inhaled corticosteroids marginally suppress children’s growth
Major finding: All six inhaled corticosteroids in this review were found to suppress linear growth velocity during 1 year of treatment; they all...