Pediatrics News CME/CE

• Long-Term Use of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole May Reduce UTIs in At-Risk Children CME In a randomized trial, long-term, low-dose trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole shows a consistent but modest treatment effect across subgroups of children with urinary tract infections.
  Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
• FDA Approvals: Arzerra and Berinert CME/CE The FDA has granted accelerated approval of ofatumumab intravenous infusion for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and has also approved an intravenous therapy for hereditary angioedema.
  Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
• First-Time Antipsychotic Use Linked to Rapid Weight Gain, Adverse Metabolic Changes in Kids CME/CE First-time, second-generation antipsychotic use in children and adolescents is associated with rapid and significant weight gain as well as varied adverse metabolic changes, new research shows.
  Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
• Three-Day Course of Antibiotics May Be Effective After Pediatric Tonsillectomy CME In a small, randomized trial, a 3-day course of antibiotics was as effective as a 7-day course in terms of postoperative analgesic use and resumption of normal diet and activity.
  Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
• Intensified Blood Pressure Control May Improve Renal Function in Children With CKD CME In a randomized trial, intensified blood pressure control targeting 24-hour blood-pressure levels in the low range of normal was associated with a substantial benefit in renal function.
  Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
• New Clinical Guidelines Issued for Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis CME The evidence-based guidelines discuss management of pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis, highlighting synergy testing and the dosing of aminoglycoside antibiotics.
  Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
• Radiologic Scale Helps Predict Disease Severity in Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis CME In a case-control study, the Duke Abdominal Assessment Scale assisted clinicians in determining the severity of disease and the need for surgery in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
• CDC Issues Guidelines for Early Empiric Antiviral Treatment in Persons With Suspected Influenza CME/CE The new recommendations aim to assist clinicians in prioritizing use of antiviral medications for hospitalized patients and those at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• FDA Approvals: Elitek, Fluarix, Votrient CME/CE The FDA has approved an expanded indication for rasburicase intravenous infusion, a pediatric use of a trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine, and pazopanib tablets for advanced renal cell carcinoma.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Bones More Mature Than Chronologic Age May Be a Marker for Hypertension in Children CME A study shows that irrespective of body mass index, advanced skeletal maturation should be considered as an independent marker for the development of hypertension in children.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Guidelines Updated on Number of Embryos to Be Transferred During In Vitro Fertilization CME The guidelines advise limiting the number of embryos to be transferred to reduce the number of high-risk multiple pregnancies.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Prophylactic Acetaminophen Before Vaccination in Infants Reduces Vaccine Response CME A new study shows that the antipyretic acetaminophen may interfere with the efficacy of vaccines and suggests that their use should not be routinely recommended.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Peer Problems, Short Stature Predict Persistent Low Back Pain in Children CME Peer relationship problems and shorter stature are among the factors that independently predict the persistence of low-back pain in children between 11 and 14 years of age, new research shows.
  Reuters Health Information CME, October 2009
• Chlorhexidine Vaginal and Infant Wipes May Not Prevent Neonatal Sepsis CME In a randomized trial, use of vaginal and infant wipes soaked in chlorhexidine did not prevent neonatal sepsis or mother-infant transmission of pathogenic bacteria.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• FDA Approvals: Gardasil, Cervarix, Micardis CME/CE The FDA has approved a vaccine for the prevention of genital warts in males, a human papillomavirus vaccine for cervical cancer prevention, and an expanded indication for telmisartan.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Hepatitis B Foundation Issues Guidelines for Pediatric Screening, Monitoring, and Referral CME The recommendations are for practitioners regarding what additional tests to conduct, how often to monitor, and when to refer to a pediatric liver specialist for chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Most Patients With Vaccine Allergy May Be Safely Vaccinated CME A practice parameter also recommends that patients with suspected allergy to vaccines or vaccine components be evaluated by an allergist or immunologist.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Strategies for Diagnosing and Treating Dehydration in Children CME/CE A review article for the family practitioner offers strategies for diagnosing and treating dehydration in children; oral rehydration therapy is preferred in most cases.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Maternal Smoking in Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk for Psychotic Symptoms in Adolescents CME/CE A new cohort study from the United Kingdom shows that maternal (but not paternal) use of tobacco during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for psychotic symptoms in their children.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Small but Significant Risk for Heart Defects Linked to SSRI Use During Pregnancy CME A link may exist between SSRI use in early pregnancy and a small risk for heart defects, but experts say clinicians must weigh this against risks associated with untreated or undertreated depression.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009