Pediatrics - Nov 6, 2017 Edition

November 6, 2017     Pediatrics     The latest pediatrics news from News Medical

Breastfeeding for two months cuts baby's risk of SIDS almost in half, study finds   Breastfeeding for at least two months cuts a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome almost in half, a sweeping new international study has found.       FSU research finds link between nightmares and self-injurious behavior   New research from Florida State University finds a link between nightmares and self-injurious behavior, such as cutting or burning oneself.

BMI underestimates childhood obesity levels in different ethnic groups   Childhood obesity levels are highest in UK South Asian children, according to new research that completely changes the current understanding of the link between ethnicity and weight status in young people.         Combination therapy with azithromycin found to be unnecessary in most children with pneumonia   A combination of two antibiotics is often prescribed to treat community-acquired pneumonia in children but a JAMA Pediatrics study is now showing that using just one of the two has the same benefit to patients in most cases.         Continued Paracetamol exposure during pregnancy linked to ADHD in offspring   A new study has found that long term or continued use of acetaminophen or paracetamol during pregnancy is linked to a doubled risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. The study entitled, “Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen and Risk of ADHD” was published in the latest issue of the journal Pediatrics.

The Obesity Society position statement focuses on breastfeeding and obesity   In accordance with the World Health Organization recommendation of optimal infant feeding practices, and as interpreted in policy documents of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, it is the position of The Obesity Society that women should be encouraged and supported to exclusively breastfeed for approximately the first six months...       New FAU study examines extent of ‘self-cyberbullying’ behavior among teens   Adolescents harming themselves with cuts, scratches or burns has gained a lot of attention over the years not just because of the physical damage and internal turmoil, but also because it has been linked to suicide. More recently, a new form of self-harm in youth has emerged and is cause for concern, warns a researcher and bullying expert from Florida Atlantic University.       Children, adolescents mainly vulnerable to sleep-disrupting effects of screen time   With their brains, sleep patterns, and eyes still developing, children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the sleep-disrupting effects of screen time, according to a sweeping review of the literature published in the November issue of the journal Pediatrics.       Low oxygen, not blood flow, may contribute to major disturbances in the brain of preterm infants   Premature infants are at risk for a broad spectrum of life-long cognitive and learning disabilities. Historically, these conditions were believed to be the result of lack of blood flow to the brain.       Intrusive Thoughts and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)   Intrusive thoughts are threatening thoughts that constantly occur to a person without conscious or voluntary control. These thoughts are capable of creating severe anxiety when they enter the mind. They play a vital role in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as they have a significant impact on the people affected by it.       Multiple adverse experiences in early childhood linked to poor health in teen, preteen years   Adverse experiences in childhood -; such as the death of a parent, growing up in poverty, physical or sexual abuse, or having a parent with a psychiatric illness - have been associated with physical and mental health problems later in life.       Removing electronic media from child or teen's bedroom can improve sleep   Removing electronic media from the bedroom and encouraging a calming bedtime routine are among recommendations Penn State researchers outline in a recent manuscript on digital media and sleep in childhood and adolescence.       Study: Most adults believe today’s children are not healthier than kids of their own generation   Ask adults of all ages if today's children are healthier than children of their own generation. Too often, the answer is "no."

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