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Genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, study finds

A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, however the research did find that children with overweight mothers are more likely to have cavities.

30 Apr 2019

Precision medicine for pediatric tumors can now be a reality, shows study

Five years after it was created to serve children and adolescents in Quebec, the TRICEPS team at CHU Sainte-Justice has demonstrated the feasibility of setting up a research program in pediatric oncology precision medicine, as described in a recent article published in the JAMA Network Open journal.

30 Apr 2019

Study results of a potential drug to treat Type 2 diabetes in children announced

Results of a recently completed clinical trial of a potential drug to treat Type 2 diabetes in children were announced Sunday [April 28] at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 meeting in Baltimore, Md. The New England Journal of Medicine also published the findings.

29 Apr 2019

Text message reminders led to timely HPV vaccine series completion, reports study

Text message reminders led to timely HPV vaccine series completion across a low-income, urban, minority population, according to a new study.

29 Apr 2019

Study identifies antigens targeted by antibody response to Kawasaki Disease

A new study identifies antigens targeted by the antibody response of children with Kawasaki Disease.

29 Apr 2019

Scientific evidence for and against causal associations for 47 adverse effects after immunization

A new systematic review provides a succinct summary of the scientific evidence for and/or against causal associations for 47 adverse events following immunization.

29 Apr 2019

Study looks into history and resurgence of milk sharing practices

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing.

27 Apr 2019

Study examines barriers in HPV vaccination and strategies to improve them

Pediatricians and nurse practitioners report using several strategies to improve human papillomavirus vaccination, yet also perceive barriers, according to a national American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Research in Office Settings network study.

27 Apr 2019

New national survey assesses HPV vaccine delivery practices followed by pediatricians

A new national survey of pediatricians and family physicians examines and compares how providers are recommending and communicating about human papillomavirus vaccine, their current delivery practices, reported refusal/deferral rates and associated factors, and perceived barriers to vaccination.

27 Apr 2019

Filled opioid prescriptions are relatively rare in Medicaid-enrolled children, finds study

A new study describes trends in filled opioid prescriptions by patient and clinical characteristics for Medicaid-enrolled children.

27 Apr 2019

Study: Caregivers of children may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs

Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Research in Office Settings study that was a collaboration between investigators at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and the AAP.

27 Apr 2019

Study finds lesser HPV vaccine coverage than other infant vaccines

Despite the increasing trends in uptake, the human papillomavirus vaccine coverage is far behind other infant vaccines in many states, according to a new study, which describes the trends in HPV vaccine uptake in children in the U.S.

27 Apr 2019

New quality improvement tool shows signs of improved care of opioid-exposed newborns

A new quality improvement tool called Eat, Sleep and Console shows consistent signs of improved care of opioid-exposed newborns in neonatal intensive care units.

27 Apr 2019

Researchers examine the barriers to vaccination in immunocompromised children

A new study examines the barriers to vaccination of immunocompromised children. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 Meeting, taking place on April 24 - May 1 in Baltimore.

27 Apr 2019

Study shines light on geographic variation in pediatric deaths from opioid poisonings

A new study shines light on pediatric opioid deaths by U.S. region, the first time a study of this nature has been conducted. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2019 Meeting, taking place on April 24 - May 1 in Baltimore.

27 Apr 2019

Impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on opioid exposures in children

A new study measures the impact state-run, prescription drug monitoring programs, pain clinic legislation and opioid prescribing guidelines have on opioid exposures among children.

27 Apr 2019

New study aims to determine underlying etiology of seizures and reduce morbidities in children

A new study aims to determine the underlying etiology of seizures and help to target therapy, improve control of seizures, and potentially reduce morbidities in children.

27 Apr 2019

Children's NICU reduces unintended extubations by 60% over 10 years

A quality-improvement project at the neonatal intensive care unit at Children's National that included standardized taping methods, bedside review of events within 72 hours and reducing how often newborns received chest X-rays reduced unintended extubations by 60% over 10 years and saved an estimated $1.5 million per year, according to research published online April 26, 2019 in Pediatrics.

27 Apr 2019

Hasting center publishes new articles on Federal Right to Try, Citizen Science and Gamification

Many patients with terminal or serious illness who have exhausted their treatment options want access to experimental therapies they hope will help them.

26 Apr 2019

How much screen time is OK for a 5 year old?

The World Health Organization has come up with new set of recommendations regarding the amount of screen time to be allowed for children less than five years.

25 Apr 2019

Pediatrics News and Research

Latest Pediatrics News and Research

Genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, study finds

Precision medicine for pediatric tumors can now be a reality, shows study

Study results of a potential drug to treat Type 2 diabetes in children announced

Text message reminders led to timely HPV vaccine series completion, reports study

Study identifies antigens targeted by antibody response to Kawasaki Disease

Scientific evidence for and against causal associations for 47 adverse effects after immunization

Study looks into history and resurgence of milk sharing practices

Study examines barriers in HPV vaccination and strategies to improve them

New national survey assesses HPV vaccine delivery practices followed by pediatricians

Filled opioid prescriptions are relatively rare in Medicaid-enrolled children, finds study

Study: Caregivers of children may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs

Study finds lesser HPV vaccine coverage than other infant vaccines

New quality improvement tool shows signs of improved care of opioid-exposed newborns

Researchers examine the barriers to vaccination in immunocompromised children

Study shines light on geographic variation in pediatric deaths from opioid poisonings

Impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on opioid exposures in children

New study aims to determine underlying etiology of seizures and reduce morbidities in children

Children's NICU reduces unintended extubations by 60% over 10 years

Hasting center publishes new articles on Federal Right to Try, Citizen Science and Gamification

How much screen time is OK for a 5 year old?

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