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FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.

FDA Reviewers Cast Doubt on Drug Candidate for Barth Syndrome

Agency appears unswayed by mitochondria-targeting drug for rare cardioskeletal disease

A photo of little boy standing at the kitchen counter waiting for his COVID test results.

How Long Should Kids Stay Out of School After They've Had COVID?

Healthcare professionals with children weigh in

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies.

Allergists Mostly Optimistic About Prescribing Biologics for Food Allergy

However, while promising, biologics are still new and costly, some say

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Here's This Year's Crop of Best Children's Hospitals

Some changes were implemented to annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report

States Sue TikTok, Claiming It's Addictive and Harms the Mental Health of Children

The District of Columbia called the algorithm "dopamine-inducing"

A photo of a male holding a cannabis cigarette at an outdoor festival with out of focus youths in the background.

Cannabis Use in Teens, Young Adults Linked to Lower Academic Success

Frequency of use and age of onset also implicated in worse outcomes

A photo of a woman breastfeeding her baby.

Can Women Living With HIV Safely Breastfeed?

Research on HIV viral landscape in breast milk gives insights for breastfeeding guidelines

A photo of a man holding a Saxenda injection pen.

Should I Prescribe Liraglutide to a 6-Year-Old Patient With Obesity if FDA Approved?

I anticipate benefits outweighing potential risks in only a select few situations

A photo of a vial of MMR vaccine sitting on a countertop at a pediatrics clinic in Greenbrae, California.

U.S. School-Entry Vaccination Rates Fall as Exemptions Keep Rising

The rates help explain worrisome creep in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, says one expert

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Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses Have Increased Among Young People

This was especially evident during the pandemic, study shows

A photo of a street mural depicting a wildfire with a skeleton next to it saying: No Worries.

The Wildfires May Be Contained but their Impact on Youth Mental Health Is Raging

It's time for a strategic approach to climate anxiety

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

Sharp Rise in Heat-Related ED Visits for Kids in Texas

Absolute numbers are still small, but researcher warns of continued effects of climate change

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

AAP Releases First Guidance on Outpatient Opioid Prescribing for Youths

Recommends a multimodal approach to treating acute pain, with use of opioids "when needed"

A photo of a lab technician preparing for an embryo transfer.

Study Finds More Heart Defects in Kids Conceived With ART

But does this trend have more to do with multiple gestations?

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

Shared Reading Should Start in Infancy, AAP Says

Pediatricians should emphasize to parents the importance of reading aloud early in life

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

Reports of Kids Swallowing Water Beads on the Rise in the Last Decade

Abdominal surgery to remove bowel-obstructing beads required in more than 80% of cases

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

Bans on High-Capacity Magazines Tied to 91% Drop in Child Deaths in Mass Shootings

Other gun-restriction laws seemed less effective, researchers say

A photo of nurses vaccinating an infant.

CDC: Kids Born During the Pandemic Got Fewer Routine Vaccinations

Declines in vaccination may lead to resurgence of preventable diseases, agency warns

A computer rendering of a pertussis infection.

Vaccine Hesitancy Is on the Rise. So Is Whooping Cough.

Clear and respectful communication is key to preventing outbreaks like this

A photo of an empty crib in a nursery.

Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rose During the Pandemic

Did the resurgence of RSV play a role?

An x-ray image of a child’s hands.

These Kids With JIA Fare Poorly for Methotrexate Adherence

Family, social, and financial stress compromises treatment, study suggests

A photo of a female nurse at the bedside of a pediatric patient hospitalized for an RSV infection.

Novel Antiviral Appears Effective for Severe RSV in Infants, Toddlers

But will benefits seen in Chinese trial translate to clinical improvement?

A photo of a student drinking from a water fountain at an elementary school in California.

Fluoride in Water Poses Enough Risk to Kids' IQ to Merit EPA Action, Judge Says

Ruling is a blow to practice hailed as one of the greatest achievements in public health

FDA APPROVED levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) over a computer rendering of mutating DNA.

Second Drug OK'd for Ultra-Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

FDA approves levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) for Niemann-Pick disease type C

A photo of equipment surrounding a newborn baby on a hospital bed.

Newborns With Opioid Withdrawal at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission

Faced higher odds of readmission for traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, maltreatment

A photo of a young male on a couch staring at a tablet.

Gamification Offers Youth Some Benefit in ADHD, Depression

Systematic review shows small but significant effects from game-like interventions

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kids With MS May Have Better Outcomes When Started on High-Efficacy Treatment Early

Starting monoclonal antibody therapy during childhood reduced long-term disability

FDA APPROVED arimoclomol (Miplyffa) over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

First Drug Approved for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Arimoclomol (Miplyffa) greenlit for ultra-rare genetic disorder

A blurry photo of a pond brought into focus by glasses held in someones fingers.

New Consensus Report: Myopia Should Be Classified as a Disease

Experts also call for more time outdoors for kids to help prevent myopia from developing

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EMS Encounters for Youth Opioid Overdoses Remain Higher Than Before the Pandemic

Increasing trend among adolescents a cause for alarm, says researcher

FDA APPROVED Dupixent (dupilumab) over a medical illustration of nasal polyps.

First Drug OK'd for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps in Adolescents

Dupilumab lands expanded indication for upper airway disease

A photo of a dropper of cannabis oil in front of cannabis plants.

Medical Cannabinoids in Kids Linked to These Adverse Events

Meta-analysis points to considerations for use and what to monitor

ERS over a photo of Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center in Vienna, Austria.

ERS Roundup: Air Filtration Succeeds in Reducing Infections

Other studies looked at steroids for kids with pneumonia and a link between asthma and fertility

A computer rendering of rods and cones in the retina.

Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Rare Eye Disease That Causes Early Blindness

"Mind-boggling" effects in small group with Leber congenital amaurosis 1, expert says

A photo of a little girl sitting on a step stool in front of a refrigerator.

The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

We can help ensure our pediatric patients have adequate nutrition to thrive

A screenshot of Brian King, PhD, speaking during this hearing.

Go After the Big E-Cigarette Makers, Not Vape Shops, House Members Tell FDA

Lawmakers also queried officials about a menthol cigarette rule and labeling of milk alternatives

A photo of a player flying through the air during a high school football game.

Is Football Safe for Kids?

At least seven kids have died while playing football so far this year

A photo of members of the media outside the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, England.

U.K. Hospital Where Nurse Was Convicted of Murdering 7 Babies Faces Investigation

Inquiry will look at systemic issues and failures, but not the legal basis for the convictions

A photo of a girl laying on her bed and looking out the window.

Youth With Chronic Pain May Have More Anxiety and Depression

Meta-analysis shows higher prevalence of both conditions compared with general population

An overhead shot of a baby boy lying on his back in a crib.

Newborn Screening Metabolic Markers May Predict SIDS

Metabolic profiles "may have utility for individualized, targeted counseling," researchers say

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