Birth – 18 years.
Chris Hollis appraises a recent Cochrane systematic review, which casts doubt over the quality of trial evidence and the clinical effectiveness of Methylphenidate for ADHD.
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Alan Underwood appraises a recent RCT of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a school-based CBT programme (FRIENDS) to help prevent anxiety and low mood in children.
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This review of patient expectations of orthodontic treatment included 13 studies but found that the methodological quality was poor so recommended that future studies are needed based on well constructed theory.
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Only 5 small studies were included in this review of the long term outcomes of tooth autotransplantation. All but one was retrospective so the findings which suggest 81% survival at 6 years should be interpreted with caution.
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Jasmin Wertz summarises a systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of parenting interventions for children with severe attachment problems.
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This review of irrigants for pulpectomy in primary teeth only identified 7 small RCTs providing little conclusive evidence. More high quality studies are needed.
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Olivia Kirtley summarises an important new qualitative study that explores the impact of self-harm in young people on their parents and families.
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Sally Adams charts the presence of tobacco and alcohol in YouTube music videos and considers the impact that this content has on adults and young people in Britain.
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Samei Huda discusses the findings of a recent review into suicidality and aggression during antidepressant treatment. The systematic review and meta-analyses were based on clinical study reports and included some important adverse effects of antidepressants in children and young people.
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Data from a cohort of children (6-11 years old) participating in the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) suggests an association between vitamin D status and dental caries. Children with 25(OH)D concentrations ≥75 nmol/L had a 39% lower odds of having experienced caries.
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