Pediatrics News
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 17% of children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 in the U.S. are obese, which is defined as a BMI equal to or greater than the 95th percentile. Read more »
Researchers find C. difficile becoming more frequent
The incidence of CDI in children was more than 12 times higher between 2004 and 2009 when compared to the period 1991 through 1997. Read more »
Secondhand smoke poses long-term risks to children
Health risks associated with exposure to environmental tobacco smoke persist well beyond childhood, a study found. Read more »
More Pediatrics News
CDC report finds sizable increase in asthma prevalence
In 2010, an estimated 10.1 million children had been diagnosed with asthma in their lifetimes, and 7 million still had asthma. Read more »
Survey finds six-year decrease in smoking among youth
The rate of current cigarette use, defined as having smoked within the past month, decreased from 11.3% of adolescents in 2004 to 8.3% in 2010. Read more »
Weak head and neck control may signal autism
A study of 6-month-old infants at high genetic risk for autism identified weak head and neck control as a red flag for autism spectrum disorder. Read more »
Batteries, sucking devices pose dangers to children
Children in a survey sought emergency evaluation for batteries placed in the mouth, ear or nose, but most frequently for batteries that were swallowed. Read more »
Younger people don’t minimize skin cancer risk
A study of people ages 18 to 29 found that 50% reported at least one sunburn in the past year. Read more »
FDA: X-ray device makers should consider children
Manufacturers should design new X-ray imaging devices with protocols and instructions that address use on pediatric patients. Read more »
