John D. Cowden

Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy May Benefit Infants

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy has been studied repeatedly to determine its effects on child health outcomes. Results have varied,

Long-Term Risk for Secondary ADHD After Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been associated with risk for developing secondary attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (SADHD) in the short-term,

Improving Transition of Care Through Care Coordination

The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare presents multiple challenges for patients with special healthcare needs. Care coordination

Propranolol Safety for Hemangioma in Infants and Toddlers

Since 2014, propranolol has been approved in both Europe and the U.S. for treatment of infantile hemangioma. Early safety studies were reassuring, but

Probiotics for Colic: Gathering the Best Evidence

Probiotic therapy has shown promise in helping infants with colic, but randomized, controlled trials have produced conflicting results. These

Collateral Harm to Parental Sleep from Children's Complex Care Needs

Parents who care for children with medical complexity are at risk for sleep dysfunction owing to their childrens 24-hours-per-day care needs.

Standardizing Care Leads to Better Neonatal Jaundice Outcomes

Existing guidance on caring for newborns with jaundice leaves room for considerable variation in clinical practice. A quality improvement effort at a

Parents' Screen Time Linked to Children's Behavior Problems

Electronic device use by parents that interferes with parent–child communication or activities has been associated with childhood behavior in

Anticholinergics for Drooling — Balancing the Good with the Bad

Drooling in children with neurodisability may be treated in a variety of ways, including with anticholinergic medications. However, there is a lack of

Higher Vitamin D Dosage Does Not Improve Infant Outcomes

Because vitamin D is known to play key roles in bone mineralization and immune function, researchers in Finland examined whether