Saline Nasal Drops Shortened Colds in Young Children, Reduced Household Transmission
Hypertonic saline can reduce symptom duration in children aged 0 to 6 years by 2 days (a 25% relative reduction) and can also reduce transmission of colds within households. The researchers reported mild and infrequent side effects of hypertonic saline during the study, including sneezing, runny nose and pain. No serious adverse events were reported. Full Access: Helio
First-Generation Antihistamines and Seizures in Young Children
First-generation antihistamines are associated with a higher seizure risk in young children, according to a study published online August 28 in JAMA Network Open. Most seizure events occurred in children aged 6 to 24 months (31.0 percent) and 25 months to 6 years (45.5 percent). Full Access: JAMA
Common Upper Extremity Gymnastics Injuries and Gymnastic Specific Return to Play Protocols
The purpose of this review is to provide orthopedic and sports medicine clinicians practical information on the etiology, presentation, and treatment of five common upper extremity injuries in the young gymnast. Pre-determined “return-to-gymnastics” protocols may aid successful progression back to training and competition after upper limb injury. Full Access: Journal of Pediatric Orthopedic
Female Athletes and Sports Injuries: Psychology Matters
A growing body of research suggests that psychological factors also play a significant part in how athletes recover and if they return to sports. Recovery allows athletes to resume activities they’ve structured their lives around, but female athletes have been found to be statistically less likely to return to sports than their male counterparts. The negative psychological responses to sports injury experienced by many female athletes can contribute to significant barriers to their rehabilitation and return to sports. Full Access: Boston Children Hospital
