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Adolescent Vaccines Need Better PR - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Vaccination rates for U.S. adolescents have improved but still lag behind rates for children. Using data from the 2007 HealthStyles and YouthStyles consumer mail surveys, investigators analyzed the knowledge and attitudes of 1087 adolescents (age . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2012 at 12:39 am By:
Marya Zilberberg, MD Doctor, Internist, and Physician
Journal Watch: Adolescent Vaccines Need Better PR http://t.co/jp1yAsZY
Prehypertension Raises Risk for Hypertension in Adolescents - Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Both the rate of and risk for developing hypertension during childhood and adolescence are poorly understood. Investigators evaluated this risk in 1006 nonhypertensive students (age range, 10-19 years) in a Texas school-based blood pressure (BP) . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on March 1, 2012 at 6:08 pm By:
dave Internist, Sports Medicine Doctor, Physician, and Doctor
BP 120/80 is defined as pre HTN and should be taken seriously. Advise ambulatory readings as well as serial... http://t.co/kKAebccL
Is Preventing Transmission of Mental Illness from Parent to Child Possible? - Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Parental psychiatric illness affects the mental health of offspring through biological and environmental factors. To determine if mental health interventions for parents affect the mental health of their children, researchers conducted a systematic review and . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on February 2, 2012 at 3:09 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
Childern of parents with psychiatric problems are at risk; but there are preventive strategies. Sorry Zach and... http://t.co/8H6nDysZ
Is Acetaminophen a Culprit in Asthma? - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “During the past decade, epidemiologic studies have shown a positive association between acetaminophen use and asthma prevalence and severity in adults and children. In a special article in Pediatrics, a pediatric pulmonologist reviews these data. . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on January 5, 2012 at 5:05 am By:
Jay E Mattingly MD Doctor, Anesthesiologist, and Physician
Is Acetaminophen a Culprit in Asthma? Positive associations exist between acetaminophen use and asthma in children. http://t.co/VB1XXXki
Does Sugary Soda Make Youth Violent? - Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Some evidence suggests that consumption of sugary soft drinks is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. To explore whether soft drinks are also associated with violent behavior, investigators analyzed data from 1618 9th to 12th . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on November 28, 2011 at 1:04 am By:
Arnold Klein Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Dermatologist
http://t.co/WEeAH60h surgary soda can make you violent
Many Teens with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Screen Positive for Sleep Problems - Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Adult women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have high rates of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), but whether adolescents do too is unclear. Investigators compared the prevalence of SDB and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in 103 girls . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on November 3, 2011 at 5:06 pm By:
dave Internist, Sports Medicine Doctor, Physician, and Doctor
This is not surprising in that PCOS is a Androgen Excess state, and we see the same pattern of Sleep... http://t.co/uwC0LRRM
See for Yourself: Amenorrhea Means Thinner Bones - Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Bone microarchitecture might be a more sensitive measure of bone health than bone-mineral density (BMD) measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan. For example, adolescents with anorexia nervosa have abnormalities in bone microarchitecture even when . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on September 29, 2011 at 7:02 pm By:
dave Internist, Sports Medicine Doctor, Physician, and Doctor
Amenorrhea means lack of a menstrual period greater than 3 months. The protective effect of estrogen on the... http://t.co/QR40Hwvv
Autism Risk in Children with Older Autistic Siblings Is Higher than Expected - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) usually are told that the risk for recurrence in younger siblings ranges from 3%-10%. The wide range reflects different reporting methods and the tendency for parents to . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on September 2, 2011 at 7:49 pm By:
Christina Elston Health Advocate
Autism Risk in Children with Older Autistic Siblings Is Higher than Expected - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine http://t.co/0Kp79Vn
Using Fish Bones to Eliminate Lead from Soil - Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Although the frequency of severe encephalopathy caused by environmental exposure to lead has decreased, many young children, especially in urban areas, continue to have low levels of lead in their blood that can have adverse . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on August 7, 2011 at 5:27 pm By:
Sandra Cottingham Parenting Supporter and Health Business
Using Fish Bones to Eliminate Lead from Soil - Pediatrics and ... http://bit.ly/oHNFs6
Tolerance of Baked Milk Predicts Transient Cow's Milk Allergy - Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Among the 1% to 3% of children in the U.S. who are allergic to cow's milk, 75% can tolerate milk in a baked product. Nevertheless, allergic patients have been advised to strictly avoid milk in . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on July 3, 2011 at 5:06 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
MOM...is baby milk allergic.? See below and consider testing with baked milk (under supervision) to speed... http://fb.me/Z7rwJgDv
Oral Food Challenges Distinguish Food Sensitization from Allergy - Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Numerous studies suggest that many children are inappropriately labeled as allergic to specific foods. In a retrospective record review, investigators assessed the response to oral food challenges in 125 children (age range, 1-19 years; median . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2011 at 9:35 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
Moms. Child with food allergy? Maybe not. Don't trust blood test. See below. Oral test needed. Most kids... http://fb.me/MiXSZk35
Stimulants and ECGs - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “In April 2008, the American Heart Association (AHA) published a scientific statement suggesting electrocardiogram (ECG) screening for all children and adolescents who are prescribed stimulant medication (JW Pediatr Adolesc Med Apr 30 2008). . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on February 25, 2011 at 3:03 pm By:
Physician Assistants Health News Feed
# of ECGs ordered for children prescribed stimulants increased 4x after AHA recommendation for universal ECG screening: http://bit.ly/fENTbr
Lost in Spacer: How Many Breaths? - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Asthma guidelines and manufacturer instructions recommend that children inhale from five to "several" times, using normal tidal breathing, when receiving a dose of medication from a pressurized metered dose inhaler (MDI) attached to a valved . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on January 13, 2011 at 1:02 pm By:
Michael Blaiss, MD Doctor, Allergist, and Physician
Lost in Spacer: How Many Breaths for Children using Spacers with their Asthma Inhalers? http://t.co/DHWr46A
Fatal Car Crashes in Newly Licensed Teenage Drivers - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Automobile accidents are the most common cause of teenage deaths in the U.S., and risk is highest during the first few years of driving. To describe trends in fatal crashes involving newly licensed teenage drivers, . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on November 4, 2010 at 5:10 pm By:
Tina Banwart - HepatitisCNewDrugs Health Blog
Fatal Car Crashes in Newly Licensed Teenage Drivers http://bit.ly/aBjaK5
A New Treatment for Colic? - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
pediatrics.jwatch.org — “Infantile colic is difficult to treat. In a randomized non-blinded trial, Italian investigators assigned 83 breast-fed infants with colic (>3 hours of crying on >3 days/week) to receive the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri (5 drops once . . .” View full resource at pediatrics.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on September 28, 2010 at 3:27 am By:
Dr Kelly Sennholz Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Emergency Physician
Pediatrics: Probiotics work for colic in infants: an answer for this frustrating problem!! http://bit.ly/bJPaTI
