FDA Expands Use of Botox and Dysport for Pediatric Spasticity
The FDA has approved the expanded use of Botox® for the treatment of spasticity in pediatric patients aged ≥2 years, including those with lower limb spasticity caused by cerebral palsy.
Pediatric Pain Management
Racial Differences Found for Post-Fracture Pediatric Pain Management
There are racial differences in pain management and pain outcomes for children seen in the emergency department for long-bone fractures.
Intranasal Ketamine Reduces Pain in Children Hospitalized for Migraine
A single-center study showed that intranasal ketamine effectively reduced pain in children with migraine from hospital admission to discharge.
Drug Therapies Evaluated for Pediatric Migraine Prophylaxis
There is limited evidence supporting the prophylactic use of pharmacological therapies for the prevention of migraine in pediatric patients, according to the findings of a recently published systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Pain in Children
Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.
Prevalence of Pain Higher in Children With Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder have an elevated prevalence of pain compared with children without ASD.
Codeine and Tramadol Overused for Pediatric Pain Management Despite Recommendations
Experts advise using ibuprofen and acetaminophen rather than codeine and tramadol to treat children in pain.
Mental Health, Quantity of Opioids Linked to Adolescent Overdoses
Preexisting mental health conditions, use of tramadol, and higher number of dispensed tablets were associated with an increased risk for opioid overdose in adolescents.
Sleep, Psychological Issues Linked to Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children
Children and adolescents with consultations for sleep problems or psychological symptoms were at increased risk for subsequent consultations for musculoskeletal conditions.
Opioid-Free Pediatric Tonsillectomy Feasible
One-third of children undergoing tonsillectomies can do so without using opioids to manage pain.
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