Children’s Doctor News and Updates: Spring 2020
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Latest news including a new peanut allergy treatment, risk factors linked to poor sleep, updated sepsis guidelines and more.
Sleep Center News and Updates
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Family and Environmental Risk Factors are Linked to Poor Sleep in Young Children
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Poor sleep habits and sleep disorders are very common in early childhood, especially in children exposed to multiple family and environmental risks like parental depression and poverty, say researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in a study recently published in the journal Sleep.
New Sleep Study Could Help Children with Down Syndrome
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A new sleep study at CHOP could lead to new treatments for children with Down syndrome who have obstructive sleep apnea.
Back to School, Back to Bedtime: Why Sleep Schedules Matter
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As the summer ends and school and daycare schedules resume, it’s important to shift back to a healthy sleep routine. These tips will help you get back on track.
Experts from CHOP Offer Advice for Sleep Deprived Parents
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Dr. Melisa Moore of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers advice for sleep deprived parents.
ROHHAD: Rapid-onset Obesity, Breathing and Behavioral Issues Indicate a Very Sick Patient
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This case study explores the symptoms, diagnosis and management of rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation, or ROHHAD.
Adolescent Sleep Issues: Why Are They So Tired?
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In this case study we discuss the assessment of common sleep problems in adolescents, and explore recommendations for developing good sleep habits.
Is ‘Watchful Waiting’ a Reasonable Approach for a Child with Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
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Most children with uncomplicated OSAS, including obese children, show a marked improvement in the number and severity of obstructive events on PSG following adenotonsillectomy.
Sleep and Technology: Incompatible for Adolescents
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Helping patients understand the concept of sleep hygiene can go a long way towards improving their overall health and daytime performance.
Clearing the Air on Adenotonsillectomy
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The Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial, led by Carole Marcus, MBBCh, evaluated the usefulness of adenotonsillectomy in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life for children with conditions related to obstructive breathing.