A multicenter evaluation of pediatric emergency department injury visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Injuries, the leading cause of death in children 1-17 years old, are often preventable. Injury patterns are impacted by changes in the child's environment, shifts in supervision, and caregiver stressors. The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and proportion of injuries, mechanisms, and severity seen in Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transitioning young adults with spina bifida: Challenges and paths to success.

Introduction And Background: Recent medical advances, including closure of myelomeningocele defects, shunting of hydrocephalus, and focusing on renal preservation have led to many individuals with spina bifida (SB) living into adulthood. This has led to more individuals with SB transitioning their care from pediatric-based to adult-based care models.

Objective: We seek to explore the process of transition, with a focus on difficulties in transitioning individuals with SB.