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Pediatrics

News, opinions and meeting coverage in pediatrics.

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Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rose During the Pandemic

Did the resurgence of RSV play a role?

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These Kids With JIA Fare Poorly for Methotrexate Adherence

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

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Novel Antiviral Appears Effective for Severe RSV in Infants, Toddlers

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

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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

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Newborns With Opioid Withdrawal at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission

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

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Gamification Offers Youth Some Benefit in ADHD, Depression

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

High ADHD Medication Doses Tied to Psychosis; Rapid Tests for Malaria

Also in TTHealthWatch: youth and opioids, and pembrolizumab for triple-negative breast cancer

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 Nasal spray influenza vaccine (FluMist) over a photo of the product.

FDA OKs First Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray can now be used without the help of a healthcare provider

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

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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 benralizumab (Fasenra) over a photo of vasculitis rashes on a man’s leg and foot.

FDA OKs New Option for Rare Immune-Mediated Vasculitis

Benralizumab wins approval for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

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

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Medical Cannabinoids in Kids Linked to These Adverse Events

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

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Conviction for Fatal COVID Spread; Who Is Alleged Trump Shooter? BMI & Schizophrenia

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Early Data for GLP-1 Pill; FAERS Tirzepatide Reports; AI Diabetes Voice Screening

More noteworthy research from the EASD 2024 meeting

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

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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

EASD over a photo of IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid, Spain.

Liraglutide Helped Cut BMI in Kids With Obesity as Young as 6

Saxenda group six times more likely to lose at least 5% of BMI

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The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

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

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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

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Is Football Safe for Kids?

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

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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

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

Twice-Yearly Biologic Cuts Severe Asthma Exacerbation Rate in Half

Investigational depemokimab succeeds in patients with high blood eosinophil count

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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

Intervention for Smokers With COPD, Asthma Boosts Quit Rates

An immediate appointment to a smoking cessation clinic shows benefit versus usual care

A photo of a smiling female physician at the foot of the bed of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment.

The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness in Childhood

Let's do more to promote mental well-being in pediatric patients

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As Interest From Families Wanes, Pediatricians Scale Back on COVID Shots

The amount of vaccine to order is "a guess," says one physician

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Asthma Biologics OK During Pregnancy if Patient Agrees, Consensus Statement Says

Safety data sparse, but asthma control often worsens in pregnancy

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Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

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New Studies Fuel Debate Over GLP-1 Drugs and Suicide Risk

No link found in nationwide data from Sweden and Denmark and in analysis of STEP trials

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Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

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Young Girls Are Using Anti-Aging Products They See on TikTok. Experts Warn on Harms.

Parents and child psychologists worry about the trend's effects on girls' mental health

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Baby in Gaza Has Polio Strain Tied to Mistakes in Eradication Campaign, Experts Say

Case shows the failure of WHO's global effort, according to scientists tracking polio outbreaks

A photo of an inhaler in a woman's hand releasing a fog of mist.

COPD, Asthma Inhalers Produce Staggering Amounts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Propellants in metered-dose inhalers are the biggest culprit

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Lung Function Stable in Sickle Cell Patients After Non-Myeloablative Transplant

Results from some pulmonary function tests even showed improvement 3 years post-transplant

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Novel Drug Works Near-Miracle for sJIA Patients With Life-Threatening Complication

Compassionate use produces dramatic results in two patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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