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A COVID-19 story
There was little information about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, but one important piece of information we did have was that the virus was not causing children to become critically ill. This particular fact...
Be alert for Kawasaki disease
Early detection is key to avoiding heart disease.
Takeaways:
If Kawasaki disease (KD) is recognized and treated early, children can recover quickly with a decreased chance of developing long-term complications and heart disease.
Heart disease...
Children and post-traumatic stress disorder
Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Takeaways:
Any child exposed to a traumatic event can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Children’s symptoms can be very different from those of adults.
Early symptom recognition and treatment...
Bringing credible COVID-19 messages to the community because all health care is local
The messaging about COVID-19 was not reaching my school community and I was growing more and more concerned. There were first-hand reports of birthday celebrations, group gatherings, and a seeming lack of understanding of...
The Virtual Health Offices of NJ Certified School Nurses are Open
New Jersey certified school nurses are working throughout the state to keep our students safe, healthy and ready to learn from our virtual health offices. Our buildings may be closed, but we are actively...
Dear parents, a health check-in from a school nurse
Dear Parents/Caregivers:
These are certainly challenging times filled with uncertainty and concern that are impacting our entire community, and country. The next few weeks will determine if we have had success in slowing the spread...
‘Health’s Up’ podcast is the dream of a wannabe school nurse
Health’s Up is a podcast that explores healthy choices through child voices.
Health’s Up is an experiment in health education. The brainchild of Kristi Westphaln, a pediatric nurse practitioner doing her post doctoral work at...
The changing face of cystic fibrosis
It’s no longer a childhood illness.
Takeaways:
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Data Registry shows that more than 54% of people with cystic fibrosis live 18 years and beyond.
Longer life expectancy is due to...
First genetic test for Fragile X Syndrome
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved marketing for the very first genetic test to help diagnose Fragile X Syndrome (FXS).
FXS is a genetic disorder which affects approximately 1 in every 4,000...
Summary of updates to guidelines for managing severe TBI in children
The American Journal of Critical Care has published an article that highlights the most important updates featured in the third edition of the guidelines for the management of pediatric severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Read...
New treatment for peanut allergy in children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Aimmune Therapeutics’ Palforzia for children suffering from peanut allergy.
Palforzia is intended to help “allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure...
Paternal postpartum depression
Prevent and screen for depression in new fathers.
Takeaways:
Paternal postpartum depression effects one in ten fathers.
Paternal postpartum depression can affect fathers, the likelihood of the mother developing postpartum depression, and the ability for...
Rural NC school receives grant to fund school nurse
The Summit Charter School in North Carolina recently received a grant from the Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to employ a full-time school nurse. This grant will enable the school to provide the students of Summit...