Brian Eble, MD, shares his journey into pediatric cardiology, emphasizing the profound impact of teamwork in saving children’s lives. Reflecting on advancements in treating sudden cardiac events, congenital…
Beth A. Vogt, MD discusses Post-infectious Glomerulonephritis (GN), often following strep infections, affects children aged 5-15. Symptoms typically emerge 7-14 days post-infection and include cola-colored urine, edema, hypertension,…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis given to infants during their first year has an acceptable safety profile and induces protective…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Children under 6 years of age who unwittingly ingest a sulfonylurea may not exhibit symptoms of hypoglycemia for up to 18 hours if…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pediatric patients undergoing minor but painful procedures experience significantly less pain when given inhaled nitrous oxide, according to the results of a randomized…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Overweight or obese children have a significantly higher prevalence of psoriasis and adolescents with psoriasis have elevated levels of blood lipids, researchers report…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – It’s possible for pediatricians to detect autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental delays at the 1-year well-baby check-up using a simple screening…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Steroid nasal spray does not have a beneficial effect on the tympanometric signs and symptoms of eustachian tube dysfunction in school-aged children and…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For patients with type 2 diabetes not controlled with metformin and a sulfonylurea, the choice of an additional agent should be based on…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Neonates with arterial ischemic stroke are at increased risk for having at least one seizure in the following months, but this may not…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Although serum zinc concentration increases in response to intake of a liquid zinc supplement in Senegalese children, this is not the case with…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Clonidine in the form of extended-release tablets improves response to psychostimulant treatment in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, results of a phase…
