Pediatrics
From the Journals
Metabolic and bariatric surgery reduces CVD risk in severely obese adolescents
Big losses in BMI can lead to big gains in resolving cardiovascular disease risk in severely obese adolescents.
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After warning, codeine use after tonsillectomy drops, doesn’t stop
More efforts to use nonopioid pain relievers should be made.
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Heart surgery halves in-hospital mortality in trisomy 13 and 18
Congenital heart surgery can benefit trisomy 13 and 18 infants.
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Why VADS is gaining ground in pediatrics
Miniaturization is leading to a new era of pediatric VADs use.
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Can arterial switch operation impact cognitive deficits?
Cognitive effects common among adults who had transposition of the great arteries.
Latest News
Solid organ transplantation contributes significantly to incidence of NHL among children and adolescents
The incidence of NHL for the pediatric transplant population was 257 times higher than that found in the general pediatric population.
Conference Coverage
MV disease in children requires modified strategies
NEW YORK – Growth and anatomy challenge pediatric mitral valve repair.
News from the FDA/CDC
New device that treats esophageal atresia in infants has been authorized
The FDA has authorized an esophageal atresia treatment device.
Case Reports
Arthroscopic Excision of Bipartite Patella With Preservation of Lateral Retinaculum in an Adolescent Ice Hockey Player
Bipartite patella usually is an asymptomatic anatomical variant. However, in some adolescent athletes, it causes anterior knee pain, resulting in...
From the Journals
Can high hematocrit predict early shunt thrombosis?
High initial postop hematocrit may increase the risk of early shunt thrombosis in newborns.
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Nonoperative management of pediatric appendicitis appears feasible
Antibiotic treatment and close monitoring did not significantly raise the risk of complications, compared with appendectomy.