Working Group Recommends Pediatric Pneumonia Definition and Diagnostic Criteria
The working group provided a recommended case definition and ancillary testing methods to diagnose severe pneumonia in field trials.
Pediatrics
Treatment-Decision Score for Children With HIV and Suspected Tuberculosis
A new treatment-decision score for the diagnosis of TB in children with HIV performed well, and when used in an algorithm may facilitate prompt treatment decision making for children at a high risk for mortality.
Does Racism Influence Increased Prevalence of Asthma in Black Children?
The continual threat of racism brings about chronic stress exposure for black children with asthma and may be a factor in the higher prevalence of childhood asthma in black populations.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Morbidity Best Predicted by Respiratory Support Mode
The definition of bronchopulmonary dysplasia that best predicts early childhood morbidity categorizes disease severity according to the mode of respiratory support administered at 36 weeks’ postmenstrual age.
Children With Anxiety, Depression Have Higher Rates of Asthma-Related Emergency Visits
Children with asthma and anxiety, depression, or both have increased rates of asthma-related emergency department use.
Elevated Asthma Risk Linked to Rhinovirus-Induced Bronchiolitis in Children
Severe bronchiolitis caused by rhinovirus type A or B may be linked to earlier initiation and prolonged use of asthma control medication.
Children With Asthma Admitted to ICU Have Higher Risk for Hospital Readmission
Children who are hospitalized for asthma and admitted to the ICU have a higher risk of being readmitted for another asthma-related cause compared with children hospitalized but not admitted to the ICU.
Childhood Persistent Asthma Risk Higher With Maternal History of Asthma
Children born to an older mother with a history of asthma were more likely to develop childhood persistent asthma than children born to older mothers without a history of asthma.
Ceftaroline Fosamil Now Approved for Acute Bacterial Skin/Skin Structure Infections in Younger Patients
The FDA has expanded the indication for Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil; Allergan) to include treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in pediatric patients.
Prednisolone and Dexamethasone Demonstrated Noninferiority in Childhood Croup
The type of oral corticosteroid — prednisolone or dexamethasone — used to treat pediatric patients with croup appears to have no clinically significant effect on efficacy.
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