Pediatrics
From the Journals
Opioid exposure leads to poor perinatal and postnatal outcomes
Data from women at increased risk for opioid abuse show need for long-term support for mothers and children.
Conference Coverage
CDC: Look for early symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis, report suspected cases
The average age of a patient diagnosed with AFM is 5 years
Literature Review
Treatment for pediatric low-grade glioma is associated with poor cognitive and socioeconomic outcomes
The risk for poor outcomes is greater when treatment includes radiotherapy, compared with surgery alone.
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP approves meningococcal booster for persons at increased risk
Committee recognizes challenges of meningococcal outbreaks on college campuses.
Latest News
Children with Down syndrome may need more screening for sleep-disordered breathing
Current screening recommendations to assess for children with Down syndrome for sleep disordered breathing may not be adequate.
From the Journals
Pediatric-onset MS may slow information processing in adulthood
Scores on the Symbol Digit Modalities Test begin to diverge after age 30 years between MS patients depending on age of onset.
Conference Coverage
In MS, children aren’t just little adults
SEATTLE – Pediatric research is sparse, a neurologist says, but adult options for MS seem to work.
From the Journals
Varicella vaccine delivers doubled benefit to children
Varicella vaccine not only protects against chicken pox but also confers effective protection against pediatric zoster.
Conference Coverage
Pediatric MS often goes untreated in the year after diagnosis
SEATTLE – About 65% of patients with pediatric multiple sclerosis do not receive disease-modifying therapy (DMT) within 1 year of diagnosis....
Conference Coverage
Expanded indication being considered for meningococcal group B vaccine
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Pfizer requests Trumenba extension to patients aged 1-9 years.
Conference Coverage
CPAP for infants with OSA is effective with high adherence
DALLAS - Despite the additional challenges associated with CPAP therapy in infants, such as smaller face size for mask fit...