EBM Conference–Pediatrics
Is acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to ADHD?
Article: JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 24. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.4914. [Epub ahead of print] Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy, Behavioral Problems, and Hyperkinetic Disorders Reviewer:…
Do enteral feeds affect outcome or mortality in ulcerative colitis?
Article: Gut. 1986 May;27(5):481-5. Controlled trial of bowel rest in the treatment of severe acute colitis Reviewer: Dr. Matthew Clark…
Is marijuana use a contraindication for breastfeeding?
Article: Neurotoxicol Teratol. 1990 Mar-Apr;12(2):161-8. Maternal marijuana use during lactation and infant development at one year. Reviewer: Dr. Alex James…
Breastfeeding education for residents
Article: Pediatrics. 2002 Nov;110(5):e59. Effect of an Educational Intervention About Breastfeeding on the Knowledge, Confidence, and Behaviors of Pediatric Resident Physicians Reviewer:…
Physicians’ Empathy and Clinical Outcomes for Diabetic Patients
Article: Acad Med. 2011 Mar;86(3):359-64. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0b013e3182086fe1. Physicians’ Empathy and Clinical Outcomes for Diabetic Patients Reviewer: Dr. Dana Vietti…
3-hydroxybutyrate monitoring at home for Type 1 diabetes
Article: Diabet Med. 2006 Mar;23(3):278-84. Sick day management using blood 3-hydroxybutyrate (3-OHB) compared with urine ketone monitoring reduces hospital visits in young…
Metformin for weight loss in adolescents
Article: J Pediatr. 2008 Jun;152(6):817-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.01.018. Epub 2008 Mar 19. Addition of metformin to a lifestyle modification program in adolescents with…
Non-pharmacological treatment for migraine
Article: Headache. 2010 Feb;50(2):219-23. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2009.01534.x. Epub 2009 Oct 5. Effectiveness of nonpharmacologic treatment for migraine in young children. Reviewer: Dr. Megan…
Herbal galactogogues for increased milk production
Article: J Hum Lact. 2013 May;29(2):154-62. doi: 10.1177/0890334413477243. Epub 2013 Mar 6. Systematic review of the efficacy of herbal galactogogues. Reviewer:Dr. Rebecca…
Does nasal suctioning decrease the length of stay in hospitalized infants with bronchiolitis?
Article: JAMA Pediatr. 2013 May;167(5):414-21. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.36. Suctioning and length of stay in infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Reviewer: Dr. Lauren Kirkpatrick…