Young children with traumatic brain injury (TBI), and in particular abusive head trauma (AHT), have been identified as being at risk for concurrent spinal injuries, but a standardized approach to cervical spine imaging has not been identified in this population. In 2016, we examined…

This paper presents a conceptual model and reviews the empirical evidence to support a nightly bedtime routine as a key factor in the promotion of not only healthy sleep, but also of broad development and wellbeing in early childhood. A bedtime routine embodies the characteristics of…

OBJECTIVE: To describe the percentage and characteristics of children aged <24 months with non-motor vehicle crash (MVC)-related injuries who undergo a skeletal survey and have occult fractures. METHODS: We performed a retrospective chart review of a stratified,…

Children with asthma rely on regular medication use to stay healthy, and are particularly vulnerable to flare-ups and hospitalizations when their treatment is interrupted. One common reason for disrupted access to medication for children with asthma and others with chronic conditions…

As the most accurate reflection of the United States population, the US decennial census is vital to health policymakers and others at all levels of government. Competing priorities related to cost containment and the introduction of new reforms raise concerns about the resources…

Pediatric clinical practice often involves improving child health by changing parents' behavior. Strategies from behavioral economics - a field that leverages predictable patterns in human decision-making to overcome barriers to behavior change - can improve health outcomes in adults…

Mental health conditions (MHCs) are prevalent among hospitalized children and could influence the success of hospital discharge. We assessed the relationship between MHCs and 30-day readmissions. This retrospective, cross-sectional study of the 2013 Nationwide Readmissions Database…

OBJECTIVE: To describe trends in unplanned 30-day all-condition hospital readmissions for children aged 1 to 17 years between 2009 and 2014. METHODS: Analysis was conducted with the 2009-14 Nationwide Readmissions Database from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's…

Adolescence represents a vulnerable developmental period for depression and an opportune time for prevention efforts. In this study, 186 adolescents with elevated depressive symptoms (M age = 14.01, SD = 1.22; 66.7% female; 32.2% racial minority) were randomized to receive…

As a recipient of federal Title X Family Planning Program funds, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offered its comments on a proposed rule that would modify the eligibility criteria for health care providers to receive funding through this program. Under the proposed…