Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications in Infants May Lead to Allergic Diseases However, no meaningful associations were seen with prenatal exposure Jan 10, 2023
After Pandemic Lull, Experts Watching Rise in Invasive Strep A Closely Is a recent uptick in pediatric infections a resurgence to normal levels or something more? Jan 06, 2023
Habitually Checking Social Media May Be Linked to Preteen Brain Changes Could prompt future compulsive social media checking, researcher suggests Jan 03, 2023
Paralysis Tied to Virus in Kids Goes Off-Script, Baffling CDC The expected outbreak of acute flaccid myelitis never materialized, for reasons unknown Jan 02, 2023
Families Push Research Forward in Rare Diseases The field has a unique funding model. While fruitful, some question if it needs to change. Dec 26, 2022
COVID Vaccines Made mRNA a Household Name. How Can It Help in Rare Diseases? A handful of companies have mRNA therapies in human trials for rare diseases Dec 26, 2022
Consider What Happens When We Don't Care for NICU Parents Here's how hospitals can support parental mental health Dec 23, 2022
Early Win for Gene Therapy in Rare Form of SCID 10 infants were able to make their own T cells; safety good so far Dec 21, 2022
CDC Details Rabies Death After Boy Goes Untreated Following Bat Bite Tragic case highlights need for further education about bat bites and risk of rabies in the U.S. Dec 09, 2022
Antisense Oligonucleotide Shows Potential in Dravet Syndrome Investigational STK-001 appears well tolerated in early studies Dec 09, 2022
Higher Brain Cancer Risk After CT Exam in Childhood Study suggests one radiation-induced brain cancer expected per 10,000 persons receiving a head CT Dec 09, 2022
Pharmacogenomic Results Clear to Young Cancer Patients' Families But few guardians shared these results with other care providers Dec 09, 2022
Antibiotic Exposure Before Age 2 Tied to Increased Risk of Pediatric IBD Even exposure during the last trimester of pregnancy increases this risk, researchers say Dec 08, 2022
Not So Fast for NSAID Closure of Heart Defect in Preterm Newborns Trial results favor waiting for patent ductus arteriosus to close on its own Dec 07, 2022
Former Medical Director Charged With Felony Sex Crimes in Virginia The charges are related to abuse cases at the Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents Dec 07, 2022
Prenatal Exposure to Some Anti-Seizure Drugs Linked With Low Birth Weight Scandinavian data assessed outcomes for 4.5 million children Dec 07, 2022
Double Embryo Transfer for IVF Linked to Higher Risk of Neonatal Death But absolute risk remains low versus single embryo transfer Dec 05, 2022
Small Spot a Source of Mysterious Abdominal Pain in Adolescent Girl Case highlights a clinically diagnosed condition often misdiagnosed in adults and teens alike Dec 05, 2022
A Dangerous Chilling Effect in Gender-Affirming Care Gender-affirming facilities must continue offering information and resources, despite threats Dec 03, 2022
Our Pediatric 'Immunity Debt' Is Really an 'RSV Debt' The virus is now collecting what it is owed Nov 29, 2022
Injuries While Pregnant Linked to Kids' Risk of Cerebral Palsy Modest risk tracks with severity of injuries, observational study finds Nov 28, 2022
What's Behind Boy's Bullous Skin Lesions After Flu Symptoms? Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME Nov 28, 2022
Study: New Moms Need Not Worry About Enbrel in Breast Milk Present in small amounts, but infants apparently unaffected in small sample Nov 28, 2022
Persistent Lymphadenopathy and Neck Abscesses in a Healthy Boy Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis Nov 23, 2022
Kids Exposed to Smoke In Utero Had Better Lung Function If Moms Popped Vitamin C Follow-up findings from VCSIP trial shows better airway flow, decreased wheeze at age 5 years Nov 21, 2022
Youth With Gender Dysphoria Hospitalized for Suicidal Ideation Far More Often Inpatient setting offers unique opportunity to provide gender-affirming care, researchers say Nov 16, 2022
Skin Patch Helped Young Kids With Peanut Allergies More kids had responses, decreased symptom severity, versus those who received placebo Nov 15, 2022
Toddlers With Peanut Allergy Tolerate Oral Immunotherapy PTAH, already approved for those ages 4-17, also attenuated the sensitivity in younger children Nov 14, 2022
'I've Never Seen Anything Like This' in the Pediatric ED Greater awareness and support can help reduce the strain Nov 10, 2022
Cognitive Function at Older Ages Linked to Childhood Lead Exposure Consequences of early lead exposure may be felt most in the decades ahead Nov 10, 2022
Promising Results in First Test of In Utero Enzyme-Replacement Therapy Treatment was safe, effective in one baby with infantile-onset Pompe disease Nov 09, 2022
Odevixibat Shows 'Encouraging Results' for Kids With Alagille Syndrome Significant improvements in itching, bile acid levels for rare, life-threatening liver disorder Nov 09, 2022
Violence, Impulse Disorders May Predict Substance Use in Youth Psychiatry Inpatients Both factors tied to more than twofold increased likelihood of positive urine screens Nov 09, 2022
Tenofovir, Vaccine Combo Eliminates Mom-to-Child HBV Transmission 100% success rate even without the use of hepatitis B immunoglobulin Nov 07, 2022
Florida Medical Boards Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids First state to limit care for trans youth through medical board action Nov 07, 2022
Telehealth Training May Address Shortages for Pediatric Mental Health Services Few children in rural or underserved areas have access to mental health appointments Nov 07, 2022
Definitive Answer on Steroids for Infant Heart Surgery Falls Short STRESS trial misses primary endpoint but secondary benefits are suggestive Nov 06, 2022
COVID Spread Through Floors, Walls; Infant Pillow Warning; Paul Pelosi Discharged Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ·¬ΗΡΙηΗψ staff Nov 04, 2022
'Mind Blowing' Results in Teen Weight-Loss Trial Adolescents with obesity lost an average 33.7 lb with GLP-1 receptor agonist Nov 02, 2022
