Pediatrics

New findings highlight the need for pneumococcal booster vaccinations in children with sickle cell disease to maintain immunity and prevent serious complications.

The FDA approved etuvetidigene autotemcel, the first gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, transforming treatment options for affected patients.

Pharmacists debate the effectiveness and ethics of GLP-1 agonists for pediatric obesity, highlighting the need for balanced treatment approaches.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend individual-based decision-making for parents when deciding when or if to give their child the birth dose of the hepatitis B virus vaccine.

A new rapid test for pertussis enables quick diagnosis in as little as 15 minutes, addressing rising whooping cough cases.

Infants hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis who were born to parents with asthma had a significantly higher risk of later developing asthma, the investigators found.

The FDA approves ruxolitinib cream for treating atopic dermatitis in children, offering hope for millions affected by this chronic skin condition.

A new study reveals fluoride in tap water enhances cognitive performance, debunking claims of its link to neurodevelopmental delays and lower IQ.

New research reveals significant nonrespiratory complications in hospitalized children with influenza, highlighting the need for improved clinical awareness and antiviral treatment.

Counsel patients about effective remedies for pediatric colds, sore throats, and safe OTC options for adults with hypertension to alleviate symptoms.

Amoxicillin is a favorable choice for outpatient use in pediatric patients given its relatively narrow spectrum of activity and palatable formulation.

Home monitoring enhances pediatric asthma management, boosting patient engagement and awareness while providing valuable medical feedback for better control.

A nasal vaccine against whooping cough shows promise in blocking infection and enhancing respiratory immunity, offering a needle-free solution.

Recent analysis reveals no significant link between maternal acetaminophen use and increased autism or ADHD risk, challenging previous health claims.

Linaclotide has been approved to treat patients 7 years and older with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, becoming the first treatment for this indication in this age group.

Maternal COVID-19 infection raises concerns about neurodevelopmental disorders in children, emphasizing the need for effective fever and infection management during pregnancy.

The FDA has approved doxecitine-doxribtimine powder for the treatment of patients with thymidine kinase 2 deficiency developing symptoms at or before the age of 12.

In children and adolescents, reinfection with COVID-19 increased the risk of worsened long COVID outcomes.

Environmental factors significantly influence the rising rates of type 2 diabetes in children.

If approved, SYD-101 would have been the first FDA-approved treatment for pediatric myopia, offering hope to millions of affected children in the US.

The mean time intervals between injection and complete retinal vascularization were similar between the biosimilar and its reference product.

Researchers highlight the critical link between school vaccination rates and measles outbreaks, urging targeted public health strategies to combat misinformation and improve MMR coverage.

This is the first pediatric FDA approval for golimumab, according to the manufacturer.

The approval is supported by findings from the INTEGUMENT-PED trial and the INTEGUMENT-OLE long-term extension study.

The angiopoietin-like-3-targeting treatment received an expanded indication for individuals aged 1 through 5 years, building on earlier approvals in older populations.