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Pediatrics

PCR Superior for Diagnosis of Chlamydia

Newly published data highlights the superiority of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to diagnose chlamydial conjunctivitis among infants. The research was published in the current issue of the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. more...

August 14, 2008 Related topics: Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Diagnostic, Pediatrics

System Ensures Awareness of Special Safety Risks

A new tool, the Clinical Action Safety Plan Evaluating Risk (CASPER) deployed at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle ensures that all clinicians are aware of any special safety precautions. In addition, this new rule provides the clinicians with relevant information about how to manage these considerations, as described in the report from Health Data Management. more...

July 22, 2008 Related topics: New Technology & Innovation, Quality, Safety, Errors, Pediatrics

Pediatric Chair for Radiology Imaging Updated

Clear Image Devices (CiD) launched a new version (pdf) of their Pediatric Positioning Chair. The chair is designed...

Burn Patients Soothed with Virtual Reality Games

Clinicians at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio are using a new approach to mitigate the anxiety...

FDA Approves Adhesion Barrier for Pediatric Cardiac Patients

SyntheMed, Incorporated received FDA approval for their adhesion product, the REPEL-CV Adhesion Barrier, that is indicated for pediatric...

PillCam Supports Diagnosis of Peds Patients

A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition indicates that the PillCam, from Given Imaging...

New Decision Rule Reduces Use of Cranial CT in Pediatric Patients

A multi-institutional research team investigated an alternate approach to assess pediatric patients with minor closed-head trauma. The group...

Pediatric ER Visits Diminished with Telemedicine

The Washington Post included an article describing a study presented at the 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting...

RSV Test Receives CLIA Waiver

Quidel Corporation’s QuickVue RSV test was granted a CLIA waiver from the Food and Drug Administration. With this...

PET/CT Benefits Pediatric Oncologic Care

Researchers from Johns Hopkins evaluated use of PET/CT scanning in pediatric patients with non-central nervous system (CNS) malignancies....

Infant Warmer Introduced by GE Healthcare

The Panda Warmer for infants was launched by General Electric Healthcare. This product is a new radiant warmer...

Pediatric Cancer Detection Improved with PET/CT

A recent study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine indicates that imaging children with PET/CT has the...

Molecular Test for Chromosomal Abnormalities Launched

Quest Diagnostics announced the launch of a new laboratory test, the ClariSure, that evaluates chromosomal abnormalities associated with...

Tool for Monitoring Pediatric O2 Sats Launched

A new tool to monitor ScvO2 continuously in a pediatric population was launched, as described in a press...

Technique to Image Infant Brains Reported

A research team developed a technique that may be useful for completing functional brain imaging of infants’ brains....

Topical Analgesia Product for Children Approved

Anesiva, Incorporated received FDA approval for their powder intradermal injection system, Zingo. The needle-free system provides children with...

3D US Accurately Measures Fetal Bladder Volume

A research team from Korea published study findings which indicate that three dimensional ultrasound can effectively and accurately...

New Products to Complement Cochlear Implants Launched

Cochlear Americas unveiled three products to accompany their cochlear implant systems for the pediatric population, including infants and...

AHRQ Reports on Pediatric Admissions Data

Recent data published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) details the leading causes for hospital...

New Brace Offered to Treat Clubfoot

A newly designed brace to correct clubfoot, crafted by an orthopaedic surgeon in St. Louis, appears to be...

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