News
Neonatal abstinence syndrome risk varies with modifiable factors
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Maintenance and long-acting prescription opioid use have higher risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Major finding: In...
News
Pediatric BMI improves with motivational interviewing
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Counseling with motivational interviewing improved pediatric body mass index. Major finding: BMI percentile dropped 3.8-4.9...
News
Pimecrolimus Cream Safe, Effective for Atopic Dermatitis in Young Children
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Pimecrolimus cream is a safe, effective alternative to topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis beginning in infancy....
News
Pimecrolimus cream safe, effective for atopic dermatitis in young children
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Pimecrolimus cream is a safe, effective alternative to topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis beginning in infancy....
News
Hormone Therapy 10 Years Post Menopause Increases Risks
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
News
Poor Diet Hampers Children’s Cardiovascular Health
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Poor diet and BMI measures put young children’s cardiovascular health at risk. Major finding: 85.6% of boys and 83.1% of girls...
News
Poor diet hampers children’s cardiovascular health
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Poor diet and BMI measures put young children’s cardiovascular health at risk. Major finding: 85.6% of boys and 83.1% of girls...
News
Preterm PCV13 Response Improves After Toddler Dose
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
News
Preterm PCV13 response improves after toddler dose
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Preterm infants have a lower initial immune response to PCV13 that increases after the toddler booster dose. Major finding: At...
News
CPAP by helmet better than face mask in children
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Helmet CPAP is superior to facial mask CPAP for acute respiratory failure in children. Major finding: Seventeen percent of...
News
Hormone therapy 10 years post menopause increases risks
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Hormone therapy in postmenopausal women increases stroke risk. Major finding: Stroke increased by 24%, venous thromboembolism...
News
Immunization reminders more successful with county collaboration
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Collaboration between county health departments and practices results in more successful immunization reminders. Major finding...
News
Teen screen and electronic use linked to less sleep
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Teens who frequently use electronic devices before bedtime get less sleep. Major finding: At least 4 hours of total daily...
News
Ibuprofen superior to morphine following pediatric tonsillectomy
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Ibuprofen safely and effectively replaces morphine for children’s pain relief following tonsillectomy. Major finding: Among...
News
Folic acid fortification leads to bigger drops in neural tube defects
- Author:
- Tara Haelle
Key clinical point: Women of childbearing age should take 400 mcg of folic acid daily if they might become pregnant. Women with a previous neural...