Pediatrics

Updated pediatric blood pressure guidelines catch more kids at risk for heart disease

Posted by Reuters | Apr 22, 2019 | Reuters |

By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – Pediatric blood pressure guideline changes issued in 2017 increase the number of children diagnosed with high blood pressure, a new study finds. That means more kids will be identified...

Conception by IVF May Increase Risk for Rare Childhood Cancer

Posted by Physicians Weekly | Apr 19, 2019 | HealthDay |

Rate of hepatic tumors higher among children conceived via IVF

Increased Screen Time in Preschool Tied to Worse Inattention

Posted by Physicians Weekly | Apr 19, 2019 | HealthDay |

Odds increased for reporting clinically significant externalizing problems, inattention problems

Judge upholds New York City’s mandatory measles vaccination order

Posted by Reuters | Apr 18, 2019 | Reuters |

By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Brooklyn judge on Thursday ruled against a group of...

Many young cancer patients regret initial treatment decisions

Posted by Reuters | Apr 18, 2019 | Reuters |

By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Most teens and young adults with cancer want a voice in how their tumors are treated, but almost one in four express regret about the initial treatment decisions made, a small study...