Pediatrics

Study shows significant risk of major drug-drug interactions in outpatient children
One in five U.S. Medicaid-insured children are exposed to major drug interactions annually, with higher risk in those with multiple medical or mental health conditions.
‘Risky play’ can be good for kids, pediatricians say in new guidance
While it can be scary for parents to allow risk into their kids’ lives, the Canadian Paediatric Society says this sort of play is crucial for children’s mental, social and physical development.

Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear

A small study documents significantly restored hearing in five of six kids treated in China. On Tuesday, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia announced similar improvements in an 11-year-old boy treated there.
What practitioners need to know about invasive strep A infections

These rare infections can progress quickly leading to serious and life threatening infections, including sepsis, soft-tissue necrosis, toxic shock syndrome and meningitis.
Cellphone and data plans should be cheaper and more reliable—for the good of infant health

Having a reliable smartphone can open up a world of knowledge for mothers they might otherwise have trouble accessing.
Amoxicillin preferred for acute sinusitis in children

Either amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate will clear infection, but the former is less likely to result in side-effects or antimicrobial resistance.
POP QUIZ: Bronchiolitis in infants

Which of the following is NOT a suitable strategy for the treatment of bronchiolitis in an otherwise healthy infant who can be managed as an outpatient?
Managing mild and very mild asthma in preschoolers, children and adolescents

Canadian Paediatric Society issues a practice point document on the pharmacologic management of very mild or mild asthma in children older than one year.
Health Canada approves RSV vaccine for use in pregnancy to immunize infants

Pfizer says the vaccine, called Abrysvo, is also approved for adults aged 60 and older.
Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role

The new study is very small but offers the first direct evidence of a seizure link.

Study shows significant risk of major drug-drug interactions in outpatient children

‘Risky play’ can be good for kids, pediatricians say in new guidance

Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear

What practitioners need to know about invasive strep A infections

Cellphone and data plans should be cheaper and more reliable—for the good of infant health

Amoxicillin preferred for acute sinusitis in children

POP QUIZ: Bronchiolitis in infants

Managing mild and very mild asthma in preschoolers, children and adolescents

Health Canada approves RSV vaccine for use in pregnancy to immunize infants

Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role