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Pediatrics
by @moderation.medsky.network
A Medsky feed for healthcare workers in the field of pediatrics and other pediatric subspecialties. Use keywords Pedsky to have posts included on the feed. Add a @medsky.social Pediatrics label to be included. Posts in reverse chronological order.
Among children aged 4 to 6 years, antenatal #Metformin exposure was not associated with developmental vulnerability during the first year of full-time school. ja.ma/4yI4Rdu
In children of women with #Epilepsy taking contemporary antiseizure medications, #Breastfeeding was not associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6 years. ja.ma/4ynYfA4
ME Research UK: As part of our Symptom Saturday series over the past 2 months, we’ve been exploring research insights into the core symptoms of ME/CFS. For ease of access & sharing, we’ve collated & summarised the info. Follow link for full overview. tinyurl.com/MEcoresympto... #MEcfs #CFS #PwME
Antibiotic exposure and the emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria in patients with liver cirrhosis: A prospective cohort study ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 https://bit.ly/4j9YlqW
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a... New commentary in Pediatrics on community-led solutions to improve cancer outcomes for Indigenous children. Proud to be part of this. @ameracadpeds.bsky.social @ohsuknight.bsky.social
🧵 ME Research UK As part of our Symptom Saturday series over the past 2 months,we’ve been exploring lived experiences relating to core symptoms of ME/CFS.For ease of access & sharing, we’ve collated & summarised the info.Follow link for full overview. tinyurl.com/MEcoresympto... #mecfs #pwme #cfs 1/
In the play ‘Sukkot,’ an Irish Catholic widower mourns his Jewish wife by celebrating the holiday of the title—and dragging their children into the sukkah hut with him. https://ow.ly/xGeM50ZV3Yw
In five pediatric heart transplantations, a rapid-recovery technique involving oxygenated preservation enabled the use of donated hearts without reanimation. All recipients had normal biventricular function by day 7. Full study results: https://nej.md/4j5oEi0
A 47-year-old man was referred with suspected giant cell arteritis because of progressive bilateral swelling along the superficial temporal arteries. Over several weeks, firm, indolent, non-tender elastic masses developed first on the right and subsequently on the contralateral side (A)
Among children younger than 5 years in India, #Overweight increased from 2006 to 2021, then decreased in 2024, but marked differences across states and union territories remained. ja.ma/4idALsk
TONIGHT! If you’re in NYC, come see me talk health misinformation with with @ophirae.bsky.social at Caveat’s “Comedians Interview Experts” ⬇️⬇️ I have zero idea what to expect, but it’s gonna be fun & hopefully informative! Limited tickets are still available: caveat.nyc/events/comed...
Supporting children and young people impacted by #trauma requires the right tools. Learn how to apply trauma-focused mentalization techniques with families and broader support systems in this fantastic session. Don't miss out, book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tXkOt7
O, the alchemy of clinic scheduling. Most people keep their appointments & arrive on time(or close). THEN there are the hardcore no show-ers, those who fill up slots with appts made, changed, redone on the fly & cancelled even minutes before they are due. Those folks keep us-busy #graphicmedicine
Build your knowledge of classical and emerging hepatitis viruses, from hepatitis A–E to viral haemorrhagic fevers including yellow fever, dengue & Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever. A must for those interested in viral liver diseases. Register today: https://ow.ly/qtiq50ZGvGG
In this Nip in the Bud film, part of a four-part series on early intervention, Dr. Bettina Hohnen explains how trusted adults - both at home and at school - can create safe opportunities for children to talk about their worries. An interesting watch. https://bit.ly/3Sqzx34
Good health is priceless... but it also pays off. Since 2000, Gavi’s immunisation programs have generated over US$ 308 billion in economic benefits for lower-income countries by preventing illness, lowering healthcare costs and keeping children healthy and productive. www.gavi.org/progress-rep...
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium Bloodstream Infection in Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplant Recipients: A Case-Control Study ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 https://bit.ly/4e7Jt95