Low Apgar Scores Tied to Infant Mortality Across Races
Low Apgar scores are associated with infant mortality across racial groups, but there is variance across groups.
Pediatrics
High Cortisol Observed in Children With Acute Illnesses, No Glucocorticoid Deficiency
Researchers assessed variations in cortisol concentrations among children and adolescents with acute illnesses and no history of glucocorticoid deficiency.
US Children Aged 9 to 13 Years Average 7.5 Hours of Sleep
Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online.
Fewer HIV Tests, Cases Identified in Children at Start of Pandemic
The number of HIV tests and cases identified among children aged 1 to 14 years decreased at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Testing for Respiratory Pathogens Does Not Decrease Antibiotic Use in Children
Researchers assessed whether point-of-care multiplex polymerase chain reaction testing for respiratory pathogens decreases the rate of untargeted antibiotic therapy in children.
Troubled Infant Formula Plant Resumes Production
Abbott Inc. has resumed production at its infant formula plant, following a February shutdown over contamination concerns.
Infant Hospitalization for COVID-19 Reduced With Maternal Vaccination
Maternal vaccination with mRNA vaccine during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk for hospitalization for COVID-19 among infants younger than 6 months.
In-Utero COVID-19 Exposure Tied to Neurodevelopmental Changes at Year 1
Researchers sought to determine whether in-utero exposure to COVID-19 is associated with a greater risk for neurodevelopmental disorder at year 1.
Physical Activity in Children Dropped During the Pandemic
Children and adolescents globally experienced substantial reductions in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regularly Sleeping More Than 10 Hours Eases Transition to Kindergarten
Children who regularly obtain 10 or more hours of sleep per night, especially before the start of kindergarten, transition to K more successfully.
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