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Jeffrey Segar, MD, highlights sodium supplementation to support infant weight gain | Contemporary Pediatrics
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (315+ words) In a recent study, targeted sodium supplementation guided by urine sodium levels was associated with improved early weight gain in very preterm infants. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Jeffrey L. Segar, MD, neonatology specialist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, discussed…...
Asma Khalil, PhD, explains how prenatal paracetamol use does not increase developmental risks | Contemporary Pediatrics
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (336+ words) A comprehensive review of high-quality studies found no evidence that prenatal paracetamol use increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medications during pregnancy, with more than two-thirds of pregnant women…...
Hilary Brown, PhD, highlights maternal multimorbidity's link to neonatal morbidity and mortality | Contemporary Pediatrics
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (158+ words) Increasing numbers, complexity, and severity of maternal chronic conditions are associated with a dose-response rise in severe neonatal morbidity and mortality. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Hilary K. Brown, PhD, associate professor at University of Toronto Scarborough, discussed findings from a…...
Can AI predict how deaf children will speak?
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (59+ words) Can AI predict how deaf children will speak?Contemporary Pediatrics Trending on Contemporary Pediatrics Low Apgar score, cord pH linked to ADHD risk Jeffrey Segar, MD, highlights sodium supplementation to support infant weight gain Asma Khalil, PhD, explains how prenatal…...
Sean Rose, MD, highlights persistent concussion symptoms in young children | Contemporary Pediatrics
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (456+ words) Contemporary Pediatrics connects pediatricians with peer-reviewed articles, guideline updates, and practice strategies for real-world clinical application. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Sean Rose, MD, pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital, discussed findings from a prospective study examining symptom persistence following…...
Sean Rose, MD, highlights persistent concussion symptoms in young children
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (449+ words) Sean Rose, MD, highlights persistent concussion symptoms in young children'Contemporary Pediatrics In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Sean Rose, MD, pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital, discussed findings from a prospective study examining symptom persistence following concussion in children aged younger…...
Brain stimulation device found ineffective for managing pediatric ADHD
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (664+ words) A study found that an FDA-cleared device was safe for pediatric patients with ADHD but did not significantly improve symptoms vs sham treatment. The FDA cleared this device in 2019 based on results from a small study, but the device has…...
Jeffrey Segar, MD, highlights sodium supplementation to support infant weight gain
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (315+ words) In a recent study, targeted sodium supplementation guided by urine sodium levels was associated with improved early weight gain in very preterm infants. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Jeffrey L. Segar, MD, neonatology specialist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, discussed…...
Low Apgar score, cord pH linked to ADHD risk
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (628+ words) A study found that children with both a low 5-minute Apgar score and low umbilical cord blood pH at birth had an increased risk of ADHD. A low Apgar score combined with a low umbilical cord pH level at birth…...
AAP issues guidance on providing medical care to parents during pediatric visits
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (220+ words) Importantly, the statement clarifies that many routine counseling interactions'such as advice on smoking cessation, safe firearm storage, or breastfeeding'generally do not establish a formal physician'patient relationship (PPR) with the parent. However, activities such as examinations, prescribing medications, or administering vaccines…...