Infantile colic may be caused by migraines

Infants with colic who cry inconsolably in the first months of life may be suffering from pain associated with migraine headaches, suggests new research that investigated a link between migraines in older children and colic in infancy. » More

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Urine tests predict early onset NEC

Researchers have found that simple tests for levels of alanine and histidine in newborns’ urine can predict abnormal levels of gut bacteria before the onset of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). » More

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Pulse oximetry identifies newborns’ heart defects

Universal newborn screening for critical congenital heart defects using pulse oximetry has been successfully implemented in New Jersey with minimal burden on hospitals staffs, according to the first analysis of process data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. » More

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Online dare exposes kids to pulmonary risks

There’s a new game in town that’s sending adolescents to the emergency department. The “cinnamon challenge” is the latest online dare that tricks teenagers into risky behavior with potential consequences. » More

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A probiotic shown to reduce colic symptoms

Effective migraine relief for teenagers?

Newborn screening sometimes misses CAH

Test highly accurate for identifying CCHD at birth

Gut bacteria levels in childhood linked to obesity

Off-label medications common in PICUs