Feb 22 2018
Harrison et al. Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 May 5(5):CD008408
The effect of oral sweets on injection pain in children is unclear. Much of the data were from small studies with conflicting results. There is better evidence for other approaches (e.g., distraction).
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1733
Mar 13 2015
Fox MJ, et al. BMJ Open 2015;5(1): e006474
Probiotic yoghurt appears to reduce the incidence of diarrhoea in children receiving antibiotics in general practice settings.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1658
Jul 11 2014
Taylor JA, et al. JAMA 2003; 290(21): 2824-30
Echinacea does not appear to be an effective treatment for the common cold in children.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1638
Jun 08 2012
Rose PW, Harnden A, Brueggemann AB, et al. Lancet 2005; 366(9479): 37-43
The majority of children are cured by day 7 regardless of treatment.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1577
May 04 2011
Martinez FD, et al. Use of beclomethasone dipropionate as rescue treatment for mild persistent asthma…. Lancet 2011; 377: 650–57
Inhaled beclomethasone (Qvar) used as rescue therapy with salbutamol is likely better than salbutamol alone, for children with mild persistent asthma who do not take regular inhaled corticosteroids.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1420
Mar 30 2011
Rajaraman P, et al. Early life exposure to diagnostic radiation and ultrasound scans and risk of childhood cancer… BMJ 2011; 342: d472
The excess risk of childhood cancer from diagnostic imaging in utero and early infancy remains unclear.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1295
Mar 04 2011
Pasternak B, Hviid A. Use of acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir in the first trimester of pregnancy and the risk of birth defects. JAMA 2010;304(8):859-866
No association was found between the use of aciclovir (Zovirax), or valaciclovir (Valtrex), in early pregnancy and major birth defects.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1046
Mar 02 2011
Makrides M, et al. Effect of DHA supplementation during pregnancy on maternal depression and neurodevelopment of young children: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2010; 304(15): 1675-1683
DHA supplements in the later half of pregnancy are not associated with improvements in maternal depression or infant neurodevelopment.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=989
Feb 21 2011
Eick AA, et al. Maternal influenza vaccination and effect on influenza virus infection in young infants. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2010;0(2010):archpediatrics.2010.192
Maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy has a limited effect on infant influenza-like illness.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=542
Feb 11 2011
Tibballs J, Watson T. Symptoms and signs differentiating croup and epiglottitis. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. (2010) 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01892.x
Cough and drooling can be helpful in differentiating croup and epiglottitis in children with acute stridor.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=562
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