Cannabis Use Blunts Neurocognitive Development in Adolescents
Longitudinal data and hair toxicology link THC exposure to flattened growth in memory and processing speed from ages 9 to 17.
Delphi Panel Defines 50 Criteria for Pediatric Critical Illness
A multidisciplinary panel established standardized hospital-based measures to improve prehospital triage and emergency medical services.
Device Conflicts Affect 10% of Pediatric Mental Health Boarding Patients
Younger males with neurodevelopmental disorders face the highest risk of behavioral dysregulation when digital device access is restricted.
Anisometropia and Disease Duration Predict Sensory Loss in Intermittent Exotropia
A cross-sectional study of 809 pediatric patients identifies key risk factors for impaired near stereoacuity in intermittent exotropia.
Clinical Pathway Cuts Pediatric CT Use and Emergency Department Wait Times
A multidisciplinary protocol prioritizing ultrasound and surgical consultation met national quality goals while reducing stay by 103 minutes.
Pediatric Cannabis Hyperemesis Protocol Increases Capsaicin Use and Lowers Haloperidol Dosing
A standardized algorithm shifted prescribing patterns for adolescent cannabis hyperemesis without altering admission rates or length of stay.
Simultaneous Bilateral Cochlear Implants Preserve Spatial Hearing into Adolescence
Early synchronous auditory input prevents permanent localization deficits that persist despite years of bilateral device use.
Simultaneous Cochlear Implants Improve Long-Term Sound Localization
Adolescents with simultaneous bilateral implants show superior spatial hearing compared to those with a brief sequential delay.
Cerebral Oximetry Fails to Improve 2-Year Outcomes in Preterm Infants
A phase 3 trial of 1,601 infants shows no reduction in death or disability when using oximetry to guide early postnatal care.
Pediatric Knife Fatalities Linked to Deprivation and Prior Social Service Contact
A five-year review of 145 deaths in England identifies high rates of pre-hospital mortality and significant psychosocial vulnerabilities.
Risk-Adapted Therapy Improves Survival in Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Refined stratification using measurable residual disease and genetics increased 3-year overall survival to 83.9% in a large cohort.
Routine Prednisolone Does Not Prevent Coronary Lesions in Kawasaki Disease
A large randomized trial shows that adding steroids to standard therapy does not protect the coronary arteries of unselected children.