Psychosocial Screening at Intake Increases Comprehensive Care in Pediatric Psychiatry
Identifying family risk profiles through standardized tools helps clinicians tailor interventions and improve resource allocation for youth.
Children's Hospitals Delay Effective Surge Strategies Despite Tracking Occupancy
A national study shows a disconnect between capacity metrics and the operational triggers used to mitigate inpatient strain.
Chilean Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Incidence Doubled Since 2007
A nationwide study shows a pandemic-era surge in new cases and diabetic ketoacidosis before a return to historical trends in 2022.
Physician-Led Program Improves Prehospital Care for Medically Complex Children
The STARS initiative uses individualized electronic care plans and targeted EMS training to reduce unnecessary hospital transports.
DSDO Lenses Reduce Axial Elongation More Than DIMS in Myopic Children
A multicenter study of 1,541 participants shows DSDO lenses also suppress physiological eye growth in non-myopic children over 12 months.
Oral Dysbiosis Linked to Systemic Inflammation and Autism Symptoms
Review identifies enrichment of Porphyromonas and Tannerella as potential drivers of neurodevelopmental patterns via the oral-brain axis.
Adolescent Opioid Harms Double Despite Reduced Emergency Department Prescribing
A decade-long study of 1.2 million visits shows that cutting pediatric opioid prescriptions did not prevent a rise in clinical harms.
Family Structure Influences Adolescent Depression Risk and Resilience Levels
A study of 29,405 students finds higher depression rates in single-parent and skip-generation households compared to nuclear families.
Telepractice PTR-F Improves Parent Fidelity in Chinese American Families
A culturally adapted behavioral intervention delivered remotely increased parent adherence and reduced challenging behaviors in autistic children.
Quality of Life Buffers Adolescent Risk Behaviors in Configurational Analysis
A study of 560 students identifies specific combinations of depression and alcohol use that drive high-risk clinical profiles.
Serum Eosinophilic Cationic Protein Fails to Predict Bronchiolitis Severity Independently
Tobacco smoke exposure remains a stronger predictor of severe bronchiolitis than serum eosinophilic cationic protein levels in infants.
Improved House Design Reduces Malaria and Respiratory Infections in Children
A cluster-randomized trial in rural Africa shows that Star Homes lower malaria incidence by 44% and improve linear growth in children.