A summary by Tadej Avcin, MD, PhD, on the challenges in treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the age of biologic therapy, as supported by data presented at the 2008 ACR meeting. Medscape Rheumatology
A new randomized trial finds that family-based therapy is twice as effective as individual therapy in producing full remission at 6 and 12 months after treatment in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Medscape Medical News
Implementing an emergency department septic shock protocol and care guideline for children improved compliance with fluid resuscitation and early antibiotic and oxygen administration. Medscape Medical News
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) can reduce urinary and fecal incontinence in children with sphincter disorders, French researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Left vocal cord paralysis (LVCP) resulting from neonatal patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ligation can persist undetected into adulthood, researchers from Norway report in the November 22nd Pediatrics online. Reuters Health Information
Maternal diet during pregnancy does make a difference, 2 large studies show, but no need to hold off on solid foods beyond 4 months. Medscape Medical News
