Characteristics Identified in Individuals Younger Than 21 With SARS-CoV-2-Related Deaths
Of individuals aged younger than 21 years with deaths associated with SARS-CoV-2, most are aged 10 to 20 years.
Pediatrics
Middle, High School Students Mainly Use Flavored E-Cigarettes
In 2020, most high school and middle school students reporting current electronic cigarette use used flavored cigarettes, while total e-cigarette sales increased 122.2% from September 2014 to May 2020.
Weight, BMI Patterns in Early Life May Affect Later Lung Function
Children with lower birth size and slower body mass index gain in early childhood have lower lung function at 7 years.
COVID-19 Hospitalization Data From 14 States: 1 in 3 Youths Admitted to ICU
Investigators analyzed hospitalization data of children in 14 states and found that — although COVID-19–associated hospitalization among children is low compared with that of adults — 1 in 3 hospitalized children was admitted to an ICU.
Gestational Weight Gain May Be Linked to Childhood Allergic Conditions
Excessive gestational weight gain may be a risk factor for childhood allergic diseases, including asthma and food allergy.
Pediatric Asthma Care Delivery Changed During COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia has brought changes in pediatric asthma care delivery patterns.
AAP: Choosing Wisely Recommendations on Pediatric Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
The list, titled “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” was developed by members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
More Than 20% of Children With COVID-19 Are Asymptomatic
Researchers examined the full clinical course and duration of SARS-CoV-2 RNA detectability in children confirmed with COVID-19 from South Korea.
Vitamin D3 Does Not Improve Time to Severe Exacerbation in Pediatric Asthma
Vitamin D3 supplementation did not significantly improved time to a severe asthma exacerbation in children with asthma and vitamin D deficiency.
SARS-CoV-2 Prevalence Identified in Asymptomatic Children
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic children linked to incidence of COVID-19 in general population.
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