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) – Children with exotropia type strabismus appear to be at increased risk for developing mental illness by young adulthood, according to a report in…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Adolescent immunization rates are far from optimal, and many opportunities to make sure that teenagers receive recommended immunizations are being missed, according to…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Use of nicotine gum does not help pregnant women stop smoking, but it is linked to increased birth weight and gestational age, both…
Douglas S. Hawkins, MD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle WA, discusses errors with orally administered chemotherapy medication in children. References and Resources Taylor JA, Winter L,…
Dr. Daniel Salchow, MD, pediatric ophthalmologist at the Yale Eye Center talks about amblyopia, a common cause of decreased vision in children. References and Resources The National Eye…
Dr. Kathleen Stoessel, Director of the Medical Retina Sub-Section and the Yale Eye Center, discusses sickle cell retinopathy. References and Resources Reynolds SA, Besada E, Winter-Corella C. Retinopathy…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Frequent severe episodes of hypoglycemia associated with intensive diabetes treatment do not adversely affect cognitive function in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, according…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In children with allergic rhinitis, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) can help prevent mild persistent asthma, new skin sensitizations and can reduce bronchial hyperactivity, Italian…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Among children with a parental history of allergies or asthma, having been delivered by cesarean section appears to increases the odds that they…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Improvements in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) during early childhood have led to fewer infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and stable lung function…
