Publications by authors named "Madison Suess"
Objective: To describe changes in blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI) associated with stimulant medication fills in children.
Methods: Observational, retrospective matched cohort study of children 6-17.9 years initiating stimulant medication between 7/1/2010-6/30/2017 matched 1:3 by age, race, ethnicity, and sex to children with no stimulant use during this period.
Article Synopsis
- Early detection of hypertension in children is vital for reducing long-term heart disease risk, but it's often missed; the PedsBP tool aims to improve recognition by clinicians in a rural health system.
- The study evaluates PedsBP's effectiveness in identifying hypertension in youth aged 6-17, comparing low-intensity and high-intensity implementation strategies.
- The ongoing trial involves 40 clinics and focuses on measuring repeat hypertension readings and awareness of the condition, with results anticipated in mid-2024.*