Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis
A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.…
Hydroxyurea Reduced Child Mortality from Sickle Cell Anemia
A 10-year study in sub-Saharan Africa revealed that a higher dose of the oral medication Hydroxyurea improved survival…
Fatal Pediatric Anaphylaxis Linked to Delays in Epinephrine Tx
New studies suggest that airway and breathing failures are the primary causes of death in childhood food anaphylaxis,…
AI is transforming pediatric surgery, but with strong ethical concerns
Before a child goes into an operating room, a large screen displays a risk score. This score predicts…
Poor Sleep Linked to Greater Risk of Severe Asthma in Children
Male children with asthma who slept poorly had fragmented sleep and were at increased risk for severe asthma…
GeneDx to Partner with Florida’s Sunshine Genetics Network, Launching Nation’s First State-Backed Genomic Newborn Screening Program
Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases and Representative Adam Anderson ushering in a new era of preventative care…
Ai Predicts Severe Asthma Risks in Young Children
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: AI Predicts Risk by Age 3 — Mayo Clinic developed AI tools using EHR…