Fontan Registry Reveals High Comorbidity and Anxiety Rates in Adults
A multi-institutional study of 1,121 patients shows that nearly half of adults with Fontan circulation require treatment for anxiety.
Sustained Attention Tasks During MRI Improve Prediction of Autistic Traits
Functional imaging during cognitive challenges identifies neural markers of social responsiveness more accurately than resting-state scans.
Online Training Increases Fascia Iliaca Block Use for Pediatric Femur Fractures
A web-based module combined with brief hands-on training doubled the rate of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in the emergency department.
TXA Linked to Lower Reoperation Odds in Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage
A multicenter study of 19,572 pediatric encounters shows tranexamic acid use increased to 30% by 2024 and reduced reoperation risk by 34%.
Severe Childhood Malaria Impairs Cognition Up to 15 Years Later
Ugandan children who survive cerebral malaria or severe malarial anemia show persistent cognitive and math deficits up to 15 years later.
Antipsychotics Rarely Cause Persistent QTc Prolongation in Children and Adolescents
A cohort study of 430 pediatric patients found no severe arrhythmias or QTc intervals over 500 ms during antipsychotic treatment.
Ceruloplasmin Deficiency Linked to Fusiform Gyrus Pathology in Autism Subtype
Low ceruloplasmin levels drive lipid and myelin imbalances in children with autism and atypical visual processing.
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.