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Mashup Score: 0Pediatric Intestinal Transplantation Management and Outcomes - 9 month(s) ago
Intestinal failure is the anatomic or functional loss of intestinal function below the minimum required to absorb nutrients to maintain health and growth. Parenteral nutrition is the main supportive therapy for children with intestinal failure, but if serious complications develop, intestinal transplantation may be needed to sustain life. Referral to a multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation…
Source: American Academy of PediatricsCategories: Latest Headlines, PediatricsTweet
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Mashup Score: 4FDA approves nirsevimab to prevent RSV in infants - 9 month(s) ago
The monoclonal antibody was approved as a single injection for infants born during or entering their first RSV season and young children up to 24 months who remain at risk of severe disease in their second RSV season.
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The FDA has approved the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab for infants born during or entering their first RSV season and young children up to 24 months who remain at risk of severe disease in their second RSV season. https://t.co/q45KKttPlo
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Mashup Score: 1Control of Nosocomial Respiratory Syncytial Viral Infections - 10 month(s) ago
We evaluated methods to control the spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on our infants’ ward during a community outbreak of RSV infection. Methods included isolation and cohorting of infected infants, strict handwashing, use of gowns, and the cohorting of staff to the ill infants. Of 123 infants studied, 36 were admitted with RSV infections. Of the remaining 87 contact infants, eight…
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"Also, since the use of masks routinely is particularly disliked by staff and patients, control of spread of infection without the use of masks was attempted." -from 1978. Hard to imagine how research didn't find masks worked better than handwashing. https://t.co/1WZdGsasR8
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Mashup Score: 0Survey finds rise in diagnosis of developmental disabilities in children from 2019-'21 - 10 month(s) ago
The National Health Interview Survey reported differences in prevalence by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Kids were home, caregivers were more aware? Or did pandemic unmask low level DD? Or simply the survey was different from prior years. Survey finds rise in diagnosis of developmental disabilities in children from 2019-'21 https://t.co/EzgD2rB2M6 https://t.co/YAcFYPdD2p
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Social determinants of health codes were documented in only about 1.9% of inpatient cases in 2019.
Source: American Academy of PediatricsCategories: General Medicine Journals and Societies, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
Study: Few hospitalists documenting children’s social determinants of health https://t.co/nf6e8hw2x7
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Mashup Score: 1Caring for a Child with Chronic Illness: Effect on Families and Siblings - 10 month(s) ago
Almost 20% of children have some form of chronic illness. Chronic illness in children can have a profound effect on their families and siblings in a variety of ways. Recognizing these potential impacts and knowing some ways to mitigate them can be of great help to your patients and their families.After completing this article, readers should be able to: List the financial, biological, and…
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#PediatricsInReview | Caring for a Child with Chronic Illness: Effect on Families and Siblings: https://t.co/jWymzyQDGE https://t.co/iCRgrZKwJb
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A new study shows emergency department visits that involved cannabis increased significantly during the pandemic compared to 2019, including among children ages 10 and under and 11-14.
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A new @CDCgov study shows emergency department visits that involved cannabis increased significantly during the pandemic compared to 2019, including among children ages 10 and under and 11-14. https://t.co/lnhAslnat8
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Mashup Score: 0Acid Suppression, Antibiotics, and Celiac Disease in Infancy - 10 month(s) ago
Source: Boechler M, Susi A, Hisle-Gorman E, et al. Acid suppression and antibiotics administered during infancy are associated with celiac disease. J Pediatr. 2023 Mar;254:61-67.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.10.013.Investigators from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, both in Bethesda, MD, conducted a retrospective cohort…
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#AAPGrandRounds | Acid Suppression, Antibiotics, and Celiac Disease in Infancy: https://t.co/734pCL0y5X https://t.co/ekuCFvmkRd
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Mashup Score: 0Survey finds rise in diagnosis of developmental disabilities in children from 2019-'21 - 10 month(s) ago
The National Health Interview Survey reported differences in prevalence by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
Source: American Academy of PediatricsCategories: Latest Headlines, PediatricsTweet-
The prevalence of any diagnosed developmental disability increased from 7.4% of children in 2019 to 8.6% in 2021 in the survey from @NCHStats. https://t.co/Ku2fRoZyiN
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Mashup Score: 0HHS releases transition plan for COVID vaccine commercialization - 10 month(s) ago
Federal officials are encouraging health care providers to place COVID vaccine orders before regular government ordering ends on Aug. 3.
Source: American Academy of PediatricsCategories: Latest Headlines, PediatricsTweet-
HHS has released a transition plan for COVID vaccine commercialization. Regular government ordering ends Aug. 3. https://t.co/OEbtFRMpCu
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#NeoReviews | Pediatric Intestinal Transplantation Management and Outcomes: https://t.co/AnbtyysEE9 https://t.co/wLC4aFH4al