Pediatrics

No lasting benefit for early Tx of patent ductus arteriosus

(HealthDay)—Early treatment to induce closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants does not improve long-term outcomes, according to a clinical report published online Dec. 15 in Pediatrics.

Pediatrics

Budesonide may be beneficial in extremely preterm infants

(HealthDay)—For extremely premature infants, early inhaled budesonide is associated with reduced incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia but may be linked to increased mortality, according to a study published online Oct. ...

Pediatrics

HPV vaccine should not be delayed

New research out of Queen's University shows early benefits from the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in young girls.

Pediatrics

Screening strategy doesn't affect hip dysplasia outcomes

(HealthDay)—Degenerative changes with hip dysplasia are similar in long-term maturity follow-up regardless of ultrasound screening approach, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Pediatrics.

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