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Myocarditis Guidelines for Kids Have Answers for COVID Cases Too
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis in children were recently released by the American Heart Association (AHA), proving timely. While the scientific statement, published in Circulation and endorsed by the Myocarditis Foundation, was developed before the COVID-19 pandemic started, the recommendations should
Teens’ Perceived Availability of Pot, Alcohol, Vaping Devices Down During Pandemic
Teens’ perceived availability of marijuana, alcohol, and vaping devices declined at historic rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in the September issue of Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Richard Miech, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann
Our Narrow Understanding of Myocarditis After COVID Vaccines
As the wave of vaccination to protect against COVID-19 spreads across the world, surveillance for possible vaccine-related adverse events remains active. So far, no data have emerged to definitively link the mRNA vaccines manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna with serious
Firearms Injuries Involving Young Children in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, increased rates of firearm ownership, school closures, and a suspected decrease in supervision have placed young children at elevated risk of firearm injuries. Researchers herein investigated trends in firearm injuries in children and
‘Resist The Temptation’ to Use Fireworks on July 4th, AAP says
Amid a rise in fireworks-related injuries, the AAP urged families to “resist the temptation” to use them to celebrate the 4th of July. The AAP noted that children and teens are among the thousands of people who are injured from fireworks every
IVF Babies at No Increased Risk of Childhood Cancers
Children conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART) were not at increased risk of developing cancer later on, according to results of a prospective study. Compared with kids born to subfertile mothers who did not use ART, those conceived via ART
Key to Good Sleep for Toddlers Starts in Infancy
Introducing bedtime routines very early in life can improve sleep habits in the toddler years, according to a new study. Almost 500 new mothers were first surveyed when their infants were 3 months old. They were questioned again when the children were
Schools That Mask See Little COVID Spread
An analysis of North Carolina’s experiment in reopening public schools to in-person instruction this spring showed the success of masking, with less apparent impact of physical distancing and other measures, researchers said. Secondary transmission of COVID-19 occurred among less than 1% of
AAP: Transfer Infants From NICU to Safe Sleep Environments as Soon as Possible
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has called for infants to be transferred to safe sleep environments from the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) as soon as medically possible, before being discharged from the hospital. According to the AAP, about half
Tenofovir Safe, Effective in Treating Pediatric Hepatitis B
Long-term tenofovir treatment in pediatric patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) was well tolerated and correlated with a high rate of viral suppression, according to a study presented at the International Liver Congress. “Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is a well-known potent nucleotide
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