Pediatrics
From the Journals
Antipsychotics linked to increased body fat, insulin resistance in children
The findings help inform the off-label prescribing of antipsychotics in children and adolescents, researchers said.
Latest News
New NIH consortium aims to coordinate pediatric research programs
The organization will harmonize activities, set priorities, explore gaps, and find opportunities in NIH’s pediatric research.
MDedge Psychcast
Antidepressants and children
Dr. Renee Kohanski says that asking this question can help patients open a big door.
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Allergies linked to autism spectrum disorder in children
The prevalence of food, respiratory, and skin allergy was greater in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
News from the FDA/CDC
Youth tobacco use shows ‘promising declines’
E-cigarettes are now the most popular form of tobacco among middle school students and third among high school students.
Feature
Marijuana’s perceived approval ratings on the rise
High schoolers believe that their parents are more accepting now than in 1979.
Opinion
It’s not about time
Is it unfair to offer extra time to complete exams to some students but not to others?
From the Journals
8-Isoprostane levels predict OSA in children
The biomarker’s levels also correlated with disease severity in children.
From the Journals
Autism screening tests fall short
Other instruments or newer versions of M-CHAT might help diagnose children with autism spectrum disorder.
Conference Coverage
Sulforaphane for autism? Maybe
LOS ANGELES –The dietary supplement is showing benefit in a small, ongoing trial, but there are a lot of pills.
Conference Coverage
Drug-related deaths continue to rise in United States
TORONTO – As pregnant women use more opioids, NAS rates are soaring; they rose from 1.2/1,000 U.S. hospital births in 2000 to 8/1,000 in 2014.
