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Younger Children Show Higher Concussion Symptom Severity
Age was the largest single variable influencing child concussion assessment scores, with worse scores reported among younger children.
Leveraging Technology in Clinical Practice
An example of a simple use of technology that not only averted the inconvenience and discomfort for the child of a trip to the ER, but also avoided exposing him to additional illnesses and avoided exposing others to what he had.
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen Often Under-Dosed in Children in the ED
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are frequently under-dosed in children in the emergency department.
Probiotics May Improve Symptoms of Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children
Probiotics may alleviate pain in the short-term in children with recurrent abdominal pain.
Pediatric Chronic Postsurgical Pain Prevalence, Risk Factors
An estimated 20% of children have chronic postsurgical pain 12 months after surgery; several presurgical factors predict CPSP in these patients.
Sleep Quality Linked With Postoperative Pain Intensity In Children
An association was found between sleep quality and next-day pain intensity in children undergoing major surgery.
Migraine Risk May Increase in Children With Persistent Asthma
Children with persistent asthma are at increased risk for migraine, and treatment with anti-asthma or anti-allergy medication may lower this risk.
CBT Plus Amitriptyline Effective in Treating Chronic Migraine in Youth
A combination of treatment with CBT and the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline led to greater improvements in youth with chronic migraine compared with treatment with headache education and amitriptyline.
Headache Prevalence in Pediatric Ischemic Stroke
Headaches may more commonly be associated with stroke in children younger than 18 years than in adults.
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