Children’s rights provide a powerful, synergistic framework for child health professionals—in partnership with youth and other leaders—to increase equity and protect the rights and well-being of all children in the US. ja.ma/3f3qUru

Study from SickKids_TheHospital found face mask wearing did not increase hand-to-face or hand-to-mucosa contact in children, suggesting that mask wearing is unlikely to increase infection risk through self-inoculation. ja.ma/3TP90Hx #Research

This study found that spike-specific T cells were associated with relative protection from #SARSCoV2 infection in young children. ja.ma/3D9mZl0 #Research

Children’s rights provide a powerful, synergistic framework for child health professionals—in partnership with youth and other leaders—to increase equity and protect the rights and well-being of all children in the US. ja.ma/3smOBOo

Study from SickKids_TheHospital found face mask wearing did not increase hand-to-face or hand-to-mucosa contact in children, suggesting that mask wearing is unlikely to increase infection risk through self-inoculation. ja.ma/3MYhQAB #Research

Pediatric cardiac intensive care units at 15 PC4 Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium hospitals used a cardiac arrest (CA) prevention bundle and saw a 30% relative reduction in adjusted CA rate. Control hospitals showed no change. ja.ma/3SPaKA7 jeffrey alten Michael Gaies #PedsCards #PedsCICU

In this study, although metabolic syndrome prevalence remained stable, the prevalence of elevated waist circumference and plasma glucose significantly increased among US youth over the 20-year study period. ja.ma/3UZz7wG #Research

In this natural experiment, a family cash transfer in childhood was associated with positive adult functioning 20 years later. ja.ma/3RM0HuV #Research

Prematurity and other child and maternal factors were associated with lack of school readiness in this population-based cohort of children. ja.ma/3UWRJO3 #Research

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is not required for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in young children; specialist clinicians can identify children for whom the ADOS may contribute to accurate diagnosis. ja.ma/3MzZTYZ #Research

Using data from the recent nationwide survey in Japan, this study found that the number of patients with #KawasakiDisease decreased by approximately one-third across Japan in 2020 compared with previous years. ja.ma/3ME60LZ #Research

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is not required for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in young children; specialist clinicians can identify children for whom the ADOS may contribute to accurate diagnosis. ja.ma/3eDSjzO #Research

Using data from the recent nationwide survey in Japan, this study found that the number of patients with #KawasakiDisease decreased by approximately one-third across Japan in 2020 compared with previous years. ja.ma/3gbXrf1 #Research

Postacute sequelae of #SARSCoV2 infection (PASC) in children appears to be uncommon, with features that differ from adults. ja.ma/3UVLhXE #Research

This #PatientPage describes how to find a child health clinician, what you can learn about the clinician at a prenatal visit, and how to decide if a clinic fits your schedule and expectations. ja.ma/3TiPuTD

On the 10th anniversary of universal #CysticFibrosis newborn screening in the US, study found screening was associated with improved nutritional status and lower risk of chronic #pseudomonas infection. ja.ma/3URntEl #Research

If a child 12-60 mo passes all ASQ domains, there's moderate probability that they do not have severe developmental delay; if they fail the ASQ motor or cognitive domain, there's moderate probability that they have motor or cognitive delay, respectively. ja.ma/3SPBJLL

Among adolescents and young adults with commercial insurance, the prevalence of dispensed stimulants increased substantially for both adolescents and young adults. #Research ja.ma/3ekJcE8

#DiabeticKetoacidosis (DKA) can be present the first time a child presents with diabetes and can have clinically serious consequences. This systemic review identified and categorized risk factors for children with new onset #diabetes in DKA. ja.ma/3rOy5pW