Pediatrics
-
Oseltamivir found to lower risk of flu-linked neuropsychiatric events in children
This study is the largest and most comprehensive US investigation of the drug and severe neuropsychiatric events, said author James Antoon, MD, PhD, MPH.
-
Panelists address local approaches for clean air and climate action
Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, MD, MS, presented on the health effects and mitigation of pollutant exposures at or near schools.
-
Clinicians share advice for working with vulnerable patient populations
Laura J. Spece, MD, MSc, spoke about specific respiratory health concerns for US military veterans during a session that also focused on optimizing care for patients who are transgender, patients shifting from pediatric to adult care, and patients with limited language proficiency.
-
Specialists to share latest updates in pediatric pulmonary medicine
Eric Mull, DO, will chair a Wednesday morning session on the latest developments in pediatric pulmonary medicine, including advances in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), bronchoscopies, and non-invasive ventilation.
-
Probiotics shortened fever duration in children with upper respiratory tract infections
Investigator Carlo Agostoni, MD, said the data show probiotic use was associated with a median reduction of fever by two days compared with placebo.
-
Growing evidence links perinatal exposures and childhood asthma risk
Research by Christian Rosas-Salazar, MD, MPH, is improving understanding of mechanisms at play from such exposures as antibiotics, RSV, tobacco smoke, and more.
-
Fellow to use diversity scholar mentorship to strengthen care in pediatric-to-adult transitions
During residency training at the Rush University Medical Center in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Esha Kapania, MD, quickly became interested in the pulmonary pathologies that span the life of a […]
