Pediatrics
From the Journals
Despite strict controls, some infants born to mothers with COVID-19 appear infected
But the sources of novel coronavirus 2019 in the neonates’ upper respiratory tracts or anuses likely were maternal in origin.
Commentary
Preventable diseases could gain a foothold because of COVID-19
Measles and influenza are two deadly infectious diseases for which there are vaccines.
From the Journals
COVID-19 in China: Children have less severe disease, but are vulnerable
The findings of this case review underscore the possibility that children “may play a major role in community-based viral transmission” of novel...
Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
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CNS cancer outcomes worse for black and Hispanic children
Black and Hispanic patients younger than 19 years have a higher risk of death from central nervous system cancers.
Opinion
COVID-19 in children, pregnant women: What do we know?
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Wuhan case review: COVID-19 characteristics differ in children vs. adults
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Sickle cell patients with vitamin D deficiency prone to more ED visits, longer stays
Screening for vitamin D deficiency may show benefits, authors suggest.
Feature
Managing children’s fear, anxiety in the age of COVID-19
Provide children with honest and accurate information geared to their age and developmental level.
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Late effects in young cancer survivors underscore importance of high-risk screening
Childhood cancer survivors have higher standardized mortality ratios than early-adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
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Adolescent obesity linked with midlife cancer risk
Investigators say teen obesity could be an important intervention target for subsequent cancer prevention.