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High Blood Pressure in Kids and Teens
2/21/21 CDC analyzed data from more than 12,000 participants ages 12 to 19 who responded to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2001 to 2016. CDC used these data to find out how the 2017 AAP Clinical Practice Guideline affects hypertension trends in youth over time.
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FDA Pulse Oximeter Accuracy and Limitations: FDA Safety Communication
2/20/19 Pulse oximeters have limitations and a risk of inaccuracy under certain circumstances. In many cases, the level of inaccuracy may be small and not clinically meaningful; however, there is a risk that an inaccurate measurement may result in unrecognized low oxygen saturation levels.
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New Research On The Impact Of Revised Concussion Guidelines On Improved Recovery
2/19/21 Changes in pediatric concussion management were linked to decreased duration of symptoms among middle school and high school athletes ages 11 to 18 who were diagnosed with a first-time, sports-related concussion, researchers reported in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The findings were based on data involving 182 athletes.
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New York State Education Department (NYSED) Releases a Memo Regarding COVID-19 Testing and Sports Participation
2/18/21 The Department has received reports from the field that some school districts are requiring parental consent, on behalf of their children, to COVID-19 testing as a condition of activities including in-person learning and extracurricular activities.
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New! CDC COVID-19 Resources for School Nutrition
2/18/21 The USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program serve nearly 30 million children daily, or 7 billion meals annually, with a large percentage served at low or no cost, to low-income students. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school nutrition programs have developed innovative ways to ensure in-person, virtual, and hybrid learners continue to have access to safe and nutritious meals.
