Efficacy of recombinant erythropoietin for the late treatment of anemia of prematurity in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit: a retrospective single-center cohort study.

Objective: To describe the population to which we administered recombinant erythropoietin and to determine the effectiveness of this treatment as quantified by the change in hematocrit.

Study Design: This retrospective chart review study included infants who received erythropoietin for the treatment of anemia of prematurity.

Results: There were 132 infants representing 162 unique treatment courses included in the study.

Mind-Body Interventions for Youth with Chronic Medical Conditions: A Scoping Review of the Literature.

Little is known about the applicability, utilization, and effectiveness of mind-body interventions (MBIs) for conditions that are not predominantly pain, neoplastic, or psychiatric, particularly in pediatric patients. This scoping review describes research pertaining to such interventions in youth with nonpain, noncancer, and nonpsychiatric predominant chronic medical conditions. Searches of EBSCO CINAHL, Elsevier Scopus, Ovid for MEDLINE, and Ovid PsycInfo were conducted to investigate MBIs in youth under 18 years of age with nonpain, noncancer, and nonpsychiatric predominant chronic medical conditions.

A Scoping Review of Trauma-Informed Pediatric Interventions in Response to Natural and Biologic Disasters.

A scoping review was performed of trauma-informed psychological interventions to treat anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress symptoms in youth in response to natural/biologic disasters. The specific aims were to identify psychosocial interventions used in response to natural/biologic disasters, report the interventions' effectiveness, describe limitations, and provide treatment recommendations and future directions. Of the 45 studies extracted, 28 were on natural disasters and 17 on biologic disasters with the majority related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mental health comorbidity and youth onset type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of the literature.

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a burgeoning epidemic in children and adolescents. Adult T2D doubles the risk of depression and mental health comorbidity, makes it more difficult to make the lifestyle, medication adherence and health behavior changes needed to optimize outcomes. There is limited research on the impact of depression and depressive symptoms on youth T2D.

Primary care pediatrician perceptions towards mental health within the primary care setting.

Background: Mental health (MH) conditions are highly prevalent, yet only marginal portions of children receive adequate services. Access to specialized mental healthcare is limited and, consequently, pediatricians remain the source of management and care of children with MH disorders. Despite this, research suggests that pediatricians report lack of access to training and support regarding MH care of youth, leading to discomfort with managing the population they are asked to treat.

Medication Adherence in Pediatric Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Systematic Review.

Pediatric bipolar disorder is a severe disabling condition affecting 1%-3% of youth worldwide. Both acute and maintenance treatment with medications are mainstays of treatment. It is well established in adult literature that adherence to medications improves outcomes and many adult studies have examined factors impacting adherence.

Mobile Phone Applications to Support Breastfeeding Among African-American Women: a Scoping Review.

Background: Racial disparities persist with respect to breastfeeding. The use of health e-technology is increasing, with promise for a role in improving breastfeeding outcomes.

Objective: We undertook a scoping review of both individual breastfeeding apps and the literature on breastfeeding apps to map the available evidence on app-based breastfeeding support for African-American mothers.

Safety and Efficacy of Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

Background: Although there is a large body of evidence demonstrating the safety and efficacy of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) in adults, little is known regarding the safety and efficacy of MMS in children and adolescents.

Methods: The authors searched all publications from 1993 to 2018 reporting on the use of MMS for the treatment of cutaneous neoplasms in patients aged 0 to 18 years. Patient demographics, surgical characteristics, outcomes, and complications were extracted from each report.

Understanding Chronic Aggression and Its Treatment in Children and Adolescents.

Purpose Of Review: Youth aggression is common and has a significant burden on individuals, families, and society. However, its treatment is often a challenge for clinicians. Thus, this review will examine the current understanding of youth aggression, conceptualize aggression as a symptom rather than its own disorder, and provide an overview of treatment strategies.

Barriers to the access and utilization of healthcare for trafficked youth: A systematic review.

Background: Healthcare has been identified as an important target for training on identification of trafficked youth. Survivors of human trafficking experience challenges in accessing healthcare, both during enslavement and in survivorship.

Objective: To examine the current evidence in the literature regarding barriers to healthcare faced by trafficked youth.

Gene expression in stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review.

Introduction: A contribution of genetic factors to the development of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is broadly acknowledged. This study aimed to: (1) provide insight into the genetic pathogenesis of SUI by gathering and synthesizing the available data from studies evaluating differential gene expression in SUI patients and (2) identify possible novel therapeutic targets and leads.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted through September 2017 for the concepts of genetics and SUI.

Minimally Invasive Approaches to Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: Limited data exist studying the outcomes of the 2 minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR) strategies-mini-sternotomy (AVR-st) and right anterior thoracotomy (AVR-th). We conducted an indirect meta-analysis to compare the outcomes of these minimally invasive approaches with each other and with conventional AVR (cAVR).

Methods: We Searched Medline, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science in December 2017 for studies comparing AVR-st, AVR-th, and cAVR.

Younger Men With Prostate Cancer Have Lower Risk of Upgrading While on Active Surveillance: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature.

Active surveillance has become a popular option for patients with low risk prostate cancer. Our objective was to examine the correlation between age and the risk of Gleason upgrading and biopsy progression. A systematic search was conducted.