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Heather Prime, PhD, explains why family systems assessments matter for child mental health
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (509+ words) Heather Prime, PhD, explains why family systems assessments matter for child mental health'Contemporary Pediatrics In a recent interview with Contemporary Pediatrics, Heather Prime, PhD, associate professor at York University, emphasized that children's mental health cannot be fully understood in isolation…...
Nancy Young, MD, discusses predicting language outcomes after cochlear implant
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (319+ words) Deep transfer learning models may enable more accurate, globally applicable prediction of spoken language outcomes in deaf children receiving cochlear implants. Accurately predicting spoken language outcomes in deaf children who receive cochlear implants is critical to maximizing the benefits of…...
Brain stimulation device found ineffective for managing pediatric ADHD | Contemporary Pediatrics
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (664+ words) A study found that an FDA-cleared device was safe for pediatric patients with ADHD but did not significantly improve symptoms vs sham treatment. The FDA cleared this device in 2019 based on results from a small study, but the device has…...
Early screening for type 1 diabetes found effective in children
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (581+ words) A study found that dried blood spot screening can identify presymptomatic type 1 diabetes in children, reducing the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis. Researchers from the University of Birmingham have reported efficacy from childhood screening for type 1 diabetes, publishing their findings in…...
GLP-1s: Not a last resort for adolescents
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (56+ words) GLP-1s: Not a last resort for adolescents'Contemporary Pediatrics Trending on Contemporary Pediatrics Low Apgar score, cord pH linked to ADHD risk Jeffrey Segar, MD, highlights sodium supplementation to support infant weight gain Sean Rose, MD, highlights persistent concussion symptoms in…...
Jeffrey Segar, MD, highlights sodium supplementation to support infant weight gain | Contemporary Pediatrics
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (315+ words) In a recent study, targeted sodium supplementation guided by urine sodium levels was associated with improved early weight gain in very preterm infants. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Jeffrey L. Segar, MD, neonatology specialist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, discussed…...
Asma Khalil, PhD, explains how prenatal paracetamol use does not increase developmental risks | Contemporary Pediatrics
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (336+ words) A comprehensive review of high-quality studies found no evidence that prenatal paracetamol use increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medications during pregnancy, with more than two-thirds of pregnant women…...
Hilary Brown, PhD, highlights maternal multimorbidity's link to neonatal morbidity and mortality | Contemporary Pediatrics
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (158+ words) Increasing numbers, complexity, and severity of maternal chronic conditions are associated with a dose-response rise in severe neonatal morbidity and mortality. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Hilary K. Brown, PhD, associate professor at University of Toronto Scarborough, discussed findings from a…...
Can AI predict how deaf children will speak?
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (59+ words) Can AI predict how deaf children will speak?Contemporary Pediatrics Trending on Contemporary Pediatrics Low Apgar score, cord pH linked to ADHD risk Jeffrey Segar, MD, highlights sodium supplementation to support infant weight gain Asma Khalil, PhD, explains how prenatal…...
Sean Rose, MD, highlights persistent concussion symptoms in young children | Contemporary Pediatrics
23+ hour, 28+ min ago (456+ words) Contemporary Pediatrics connects pediatricians with peer-reviewed articles, guideline updates, and practice strategies for real-world clinical application. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Sean Rose, MD, pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital, discussed findings from a prospective study examining symptom persistence following…...