News tagged with pediatric hospitals
Hospitalizations due to skin and soft-tissue infections among children have doubled
The number of children hospitalized for skin and soft-tissue infections, most due to community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), has more than doubled since 2000, a study by researchers at UC Dav ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 17, 2011 |
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Nurse staffing ratios affect hospital readmissions for children with common conditions
A new study shows that pediatric nurse staffing ratios are significantly associated with hospital readmission for children with common medical and surgical conditions.
Health
May 08, 2013 |
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Child's cancer often causes parents severe distress: study
(HealthDay)—Many parents of children with advanced cancer have high to severe levels of psychological distress, a new study finds.
Pediatrics
Apr 02, 2013 |
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Seizures in half peds patients with intracranial hemorrhage
(HealthDay)—Acute symptomatic seizures occur in about half of pediatric patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and are often a presenting symptom, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in JAMA Ne ...
Neuroscience
Feb 08, 2013 |
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Daily antiseptic baths slash risk of bloodstream infections in critically ill children
Daily baths with an ordinary antibacterial cleanser can safely reduce the risk of dangerous bloodstream infections in critically ill children, according to a trial conducted in five pediatric hospitals and led by investigators ...
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Jan 25, 2013 |
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CDC: Flu activity continues to be high across the United States
(HealthDay)—Flu remains at epidemic proportions across the United States, but flu activity decreased in some areas during the second week of January, according to FluView, a weekly influenza surveillance ...
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Jan 19, 2013 |
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Pediatric hospital care quality linked to patient population
(HealthDay)—The quality of pediatric hospital care is associated with whether the patients have severe and chronic conditions, not the financial resources of the hospital, according to a study published ...
Pediatrics
Jan 08, 2013 |
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Study estimates prevalence of pediatric caustic ingestion injuries
The annual economic burden of pediatric caustic ingestion injuries was estimated at nearly $23 million with an estimated prevalence of injuries requiring hospitalization for 807 children in 2009, according to a report in ...
Surgery
Dec 17, 2012 |
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Standardized blood culture process reduces contamination
(HealthDay)—Introduction of a standardized sterile collection process for blood cultures can reduce peripheral blood culture contamination rates and hospital charges, according to research published online ...
Pediatrics
Dec 04, 2012 |
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Recent increase in adverse TMP-SMX reactions in children
(HealthDay)—There has been a significant increase in adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with use of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for treatment of skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) in ...
Pediatrics
Dec 03, 2012 |
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Rates, causes of spinal surgery-tied mortality quantified
(HealthDay)—The overall mortality rate associated with spinal surgery is 1.8 per 1,000 and varies based on factors such as patient age and primary diagnosis, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 ...
Surgery
Nov 02, 2012 |
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Many hospitalized children experience severe pain: report
(HealthDay)—A significant number of hospitalized children have moderate to severe pain, a new study finds.
Health
Oct 10, 2012 |
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CT use up for children with abdominal pain seen in ER
(HealthDay)—The use of CT scans on children being brought to emergency rooms with abdominal pain has skyrocketed, new research reveals.
Pediatrics
Oct 08, 2012 |
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Study examines injuries with baby bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups in the US
A new study by researchers in the Center for Biobehavioral Health and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with baby bottles, pacifiers ...
Pediatrics
May 14, 2012 |
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FDA: Kids' medical tests need child-size radiation
The government is taking steps to help ensure that children who need CT scans and other X-ray-based tests don't get an adult-sized dose of radiation.
Cancer
May 09, 2012 |
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