Pediatrics
From the Journals
Caffeine for apnea of prematurity found safe, effective at 11 years
At 11-year follow-up, caffeine significantly improved visuomotor, visuoperceptual, and visuospatial performance.
Opinion
Evaluating fever in the first 90 days of life
The current approach to the febrile infant less than 90 days of age is based on risk stratification.
Conference Coverage
Protocol helped identify hospitalized children at risk for VTE
SAN DIEGO – Children with hospital-acquired VTE tended to be more medically complex, a single-center study showed.
From the Journals
Waning vaccine immunity linked to pertussis resurgence
Incomplete historical coverage also is implicated.
From the Journals
RSV immunoprophylaxis in premature infants doesn’t prevent later asthma
Lung function didn’t appear to be affected at 6 years either.
Conference Coverage
Xenon imaging could detect lung involvement after HSCT
SALT LAKE CITY – Non-ionizing imaging technique could reveal early lung ventilation deficits in children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell...
From the Journals
Alternative oxygen therapy reduces treatment failure in bronchiolitis
Compared with standard therapy, high-flow treatment in non-ICUs lowered risk that infants would need escalated care.
Conference Coverage
Novel oral immunotherapy increased peanut tolerance in children, adults
ORLANDO – For children with peanut allergy, a therapy is on the horizon that could bring increased tolerance.
Conference Coverage
Olopatadine/mometasone combo is safe and effective
ORLANDO – Combining two safe and effective options for seasonal allergic rhinitis showed even more efficacy with relative safety.
Conference Coverage
New approaches needed for food allergies in minority children
ORLANDO – Programs need to be targeted to overcome food allergy among African American and Hispanic children.
