Category: Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Football vs Fútbol: Which Youth Sport Leads to More Emergency Visits?

A 10-year analysis of emergency department data shows one sport poses a greater risk of severe injury to youth athletes.

Pediatrics

Early Alert for GE HealthCare Infant Resuscitation Systems

GE HealthCare has issued a letter to affected customers recommending Infant Resuscitation Systems and Warmers with a M1091607-R blender be corrected prior to continued use, according to an FDA alert.

Pediatrics

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Predicting Neonatal Respiratory Support

Researchers identified specific milestones that help clinicians determine when infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) will no longer require respiratory support.

Pediatric Care

EPA Sued Over Mercury and Air Pollution Standards

Leading healthcare groups challenge the repeal of updated limits on toxic pollutants from power plants, citing risks to respiratory health and child development.

Prenatal

Mothers Help Set Fetal Circadian Rhythms During Pregnancy

New research indicates that maternal signals synchronize fetal circadian rhythms in utero, potentially influencing long-term neonatal healthcare outcomes.

Neonatal

Neonatal Respiratory Depression Tied to Maternal Oxycodone Use During Breastfeeding

A case report suggests high doses of oxycodone in breastfeeding mothers can lead to apnea and bradycardia in newborns due to immature metabolic pathways.