Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

A recent poll from CS Mott Children’s Hospital showed a large percentage of parents have noticed their children experience negative feelings toward their body image.

The American Academy of Pediatrics intends on opening a center which will allow the organization to help youths navigate through social media, improving mental wellbeing and creating healthier social media use.

Jessica Peck, DNP APRN CPNP-PC CNE CNL FAANP FAAN, pediatric nurse practitioner, outlines the topics discussed and the inspiration behind in her new book, "Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life's Toughest Issues."

In a recent study, offspring delivered through cesarean section were more likely to develop Crohn's disease than those vaginally delivered.

Aro Biotherapeutics’ ABX1100, used to treat Pompe disease, was granted a Rare Pediatric Drug designation by the FDA.

Prenatal exposure to industrial air pollutants increases risk of adverse birth outcomes in infants.

In a recent article, researchers discussed current atopic dermatitis treatments, along with the need for safe and effective long-term treatments.

In 2 new education documents, Physicians for Informed Consent outlines the risks of Hepatitis B compared to the risks of the Hepatitis B vaccination.

In a recent study, prenatal cannabis exposure was associated with greater risk of behavioral problems and mental health disorders in children.

Improvements in atopic dermatitis symptoms were seen in children taking dupilumab, with minimal adverse events.

In a recent study, children with ADHD were slower to reorient when looking at images of faces than children without ADHD.

Infants of fully vaccinated mothers had fewer cases of hospitalization from COVID-19 than those unvaccinated.

ADHD has been linked with greater perceived stress and sleep problems in adolescents.

Investigators found minimal difference between breastfeeding rates less than 1 week postpartum of women who had diabetes pre-pregnancy, gestational diabetes only, and no history of diabetes.

It was recently announced that oral Otezla is efficient in treating pediatric patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

A recent study has associated the use of assisted reproductive technology in birth with an increased chance of developing childhood cancers.

A recent study found suicide attempts and suicide ideation were more common in children with genetic factors linked to suicide attempts.

Researchers saw the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program and grab-and-go meals helped provide meals to a wide range of children after schools closed in March 2020.

The FDA had recently advised parents and caregivers to not buy or give Mother’s Touch Formula to infants.

The ActiveBrains trials associated exercise with improved intelligence and cognitive function in overweight or obese children.

In a recent study, investigators found lower rates of COVID-19 infection and other adverse outcomes in vaccinated pregnant people over those unvaccinated.

From 2010 to 2017, battery-related emergency department visits in pediatric patients saw a significant increase.

In response to an article published last year, the AAP wrote a letter to the editor, which has since been refuted.

In a recent policy statement, the AAP discussed the benefits of providing timely, affordable care to all children.

In a recent study, children were successfully able to self-swab and receive their own COVID-19 test results after basic instructions.

Researchers have found that maternal antenatal corticosteroid treatment can lead to increased risk of psychological developmental and neurosensory disorders in children.

Investigators found that opioid use during pregnancy increases the relative risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in newborns.

While further studies are needed to confirm the long-term effects, recent studies have shown the infliximab biosimilar to be a safe, effective, and cost reducing treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases.

Ibrutinib (IMBRUVICA; AbbVie) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in pediatric patients with chronic graft versus host disease.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a policy statement addressing sexual and gender-based harassment in pediatric workplaces and classrooms, and advises physicians on how to tackle these issues.