Pediatrics

Up to one-fifth of U.S. children experience a mental disorder, and the prevalence of such disorders appears to be on the rise.

From 2008 to 2010, computed tomography (CT) usage in hospitalized pediatric trauma cases was stable or decreased slightly.

For nonsmoking adolescent girls, exposure to passive smoke since birth is associated with lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).

Blood lead levels (BLLs) of 5 µg/dL or greater correlate with reduced reading readiness at entry to kindergarten.

An inflated hospital glove is a useful distraction for children with acute injury, with more children preferring the face drawn "Jedward" style, with the digits representing hair made to look like the distinctive hairdo of Irish pop duo Jedward.

Use of an iPad2 can trigger magnet mode in defibrillators, and may result in suspension of anti-tachycardia therapy.

For young patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), alternating current (AC) leak in swimming pools may be a cause of inappropriate shocks or near shocks.

Each year, more than 4,400 children seek treatment in U.S. hospital emergency departments for injuries involving amusement rides.

Pregnant women should steer clear of certain migraine prevention medications which have been associated with decreased IQ scores in children exposed to them in utero.

Prenatal exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) is associated with cognitive deficits and hyperactivity in young children.