Today's Health News

Pneumococcal Infection Reduced in Children With Sickle Cell Since PCV13

After 2010, all invasive pneumococcal infection serotypes were those not included in 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Tied to Fewer Suicide Attempts

Findings seen for the high-risk population of teens with bipolar spectrum disorder

Subsequent Breast Cancer Risk Higher for Child Cancer Survivors Receiving Doxorubicin

More than twofold increase in risk seen for those treated with ≥200 mg/m² cumulative doxorubicin versus no doxorubicin

Respiratory Infections in Childhood Increased With Urbanized Living at Birth

Environmental factors, including breastfeeding and visible damp, are associated with risk for infections

Economic Burden of Youth Violence Reached $122 Billion in 2020

Total annual economic burden of youth violence 17 percent higher in 2020 due to increase in youth homicides

Parent-Support Early Childhood Obesity Intervention Beneficial

No between-group difference seen in BMI-standard deviation score, but significant difference seen in reduction of BMI-SDS ≥0.5

Cases of Pediatric Therapeutic Errors Related to ADHD Meds on the Rise

Likelihood of experiencing a serious medical outcome or being admitted to a health care facility was increased for children younger than 6 years

AAP Issues Low-Carb Diet Recommendations for Pediatric Diabetes

Safety concerns to consider for youth with diabetes who are restricting carbohydrates include growth deceleration, poor bone health

Both Maternal, Paternal Substance Use Disorder Tied to Offspring Intellectual Disability

Authors say preventive efforts should focus on fathers, too

Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Smaller Babies at Birth

However, living in a greener area could help counteract this effect