Injuries
Conference Coverage
J-Tip syringe cuts venipuncture pain in young kids
Key clinical point: Needle-free local anesthesia via jet-injected lidocaine is a fast and effective means of reducing venipuncture pain for young...
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Infant sleep death risk factors vary by age
Key clinical point: Physicians need to remind parents about sleep safety for infants.Major finding: Although bed sharing is the primary risk...
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Return-to-play decisions a key challenge in management of sports-related concussion
Commentary
Position paper on sports-related concussion sets the right tone
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More screening needed to detect injury, violence risk
Key clinical point: It is now time to screen for preventable injury and violence.Major finding: Nearly 80% of deaths between ages 1 and 30 years...
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First guidelines on pediatric concussion reflect new knowledge of impacts
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Changing marijuana laws pose health challenges
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One in 8 kids abused, neglected by age 18
Key clinical point: Keep an eye out for child abuse or neglect, as it is more common than previously estimated.Major finding: Approximately 12.5%...
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Magnetic foreign body injury rate on the rise
Key clinical point: Parents and providers should be aware of dangers posed by today’s smaller, stronger magnets, especially if ingested in...
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Childhood sports knee injuries carry heavy burden
Major finding: Preliminary evidence suggests that young adults with history of a sports-related knee injury differ in symptomatology, physiology,...