Pediatrics

Highest rates seen among children of non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native individuals From 2011 to 2021, an estimated 321,566 children lost a parent to drug overdose in the United States, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Psychiatry. Christopher M. Jones, Pharm.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H., from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...

For infants born extremely preterm, redirection-of-care discussions occurred less often for Black, Hispanic infants For infants born extremely preterm, redirection-of-care discussions occur less often for Black and Hispanic infants, according to a study published online March 11 in JAMA Pediatrics. Jane E. Brumbaugh, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues examined associations between...

Significantly lower rates seen for all-cause mortality and unnatural-cause mortality, but not natural-cause mortality For individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), medication initiation is associated with a significantly lower rate of all-cause mortality and unnatural-cause mortality, according to a study published in the March 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Lan Li,...

Findings seen for exposure within the past five years, but not 10 years Recent experience with climate-related disasters is associated with higher odds of mental distress (MD) among adolescents, according to a study published in the March issue of Preventive Medicine Reports. Amy H. Auchincloss, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the School of Public Health at Drexel University...

Children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis are more inclined to exhibit aggressive behavior, which not only presents physical difficulties but additionally has a negative effect on their psychological well-being, according to the findings of a new cross-sectional study. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by recurrent eczematous lesions and itching. Although...

Physicians should serve as role model for promoting sustainability in practice, including by reducing home energy use In a policy statement and accompanying technical report issued by the  American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Feb. 20 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for addressing the impact of climate change on child health. Noting that children’s physical...

Children from marginalized groups less likely to receive screening, more likely to be referred for failed screening, less likely to establish care with a specialist Gaps in access to childhood vision screening and vision care are prevalent among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomically vulnerable families, according to a research letter published online...

Increases seen in suicidal thoughts, depressive or anxiety symptoms, and inattention or hyperactivity Adolescent substance use is associated with psychiatric symptoms, including suicidal thoughts, according to a research letter published online Jan. 29 in JAMA Pediatrics. Brenden Tervo-Clemmens, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and colleagues examined associations between commonly used substances and psychiatric...

Mediterranean-style and anti-inflammatory diets tied to decreased arterial stiffness An obesogenic dietary pattern in childhood is associated with increased arterial stiffness in adolescence, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in the British Journal of Nutrition. Genevieve Buckland, Ph.D., from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, and colleagues examined the relationship between childhood...