Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

In a recent study, immigrant women were less likely to receive access to timely prenatal care than women born in the United States.

In 2022, Chile saw an influenza season with atypical timing and severity, indicating similar cases may occur in regions such as the United States.

The CHILDhood Asthma Risk Tool has been consistent in diagnosing risk of persistent wheeze or asthma development in children aged as young as 3 years.

A recent review highlighted potential methods of managing infantile epilepsies, including levetiracetam, ketogenic diet, modified Atkins diet, and surgery.

In a simulated back-to-school trial, rate of hand-to-face contact among students wearing face masks did not differ from those without face masks, and risk of infection did not increase.

In a recent statement, the US Preventative Services Task Force outlined recommendations for adolescents and adults on screening for skin cancer.

In honor of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, we revisit some of this year’s top SIDS articles.

Kai Ling Kong, PhD, MS, discusses the results of a recent study revealing that music intervention can be used to prevent obesity in children.

In a recent report, the American Academy of Pediatrics outlined how burnout affects pediatricians and what steps pediatricians can take to avoid burnout.

In a recent poll, only 1 in 5 parents believed it is unsafe for children to take medicine past its expiration date, while many did not know how to properly dispose medicine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a Vital Signs report revealing that many children with sickle cell anemia do not receive stroke screening or necessary medication.

The US Food and Drug Administration recently outlined the risks and symptoms of Cronobacter infection in young infants, and how to reduce risk of infection.

At IDWeek 2022, Patrick LLoyd, DO, presented research showing antibiotics are often administered to pediatric patients at end of life, even in cases without infection.

In a recent report, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention outlined the rise in poor mental health and suicidal behaviors in adolescents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

At IDWeek 2022, Taylor Wells, MD, gave a presentation on how long COVID affects the pediatric population.

In a recent interview, Thomas Young, MD, chief medical officer and founder for nView Health, outlined tools which pediatricians can use to provide their patients with proper care for mental health disorders.

A recent study in China reported increased risk of asthma after early-life exposure to particulate matter (PM), with smaller PM leading to a greater risk.

In a recent review, about 35% of participants reported experiencing online child sexual abuse.

First Candle’s “Let’s Talk Community Chats” program has launched with the goal of increasing safe sleep in infants to combat sudden unexpectant infant death (SUID).

In a recent study, life expectancy was lower for infants in Census tract areas with a low level of opportunity for children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and Children’s Hospital Association wrote a letter to the Attorney General urging the investigation and prosecution of organizations and individuals threatening hospitals providing evidence-based gender-affirming care to pediatric patients.

Less severe cases of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia often go undiagnosed and untreated, according to data presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition in Anaheim, California from October 7-11.

Deborah Molrine, MD, Clinical Program Director, QIVc at CSL Seqirus, discusses CSL Seqirus’ cell-based quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccine, along with the effectiveness of cell-based vaccines in children.

Dr. Hyams, MD, discusses functional constipation in children and how positive results from a phase 3 trial on linaclotide will change treatment.

At the 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, research was presented on which children are at high risk of severe COVID-19.

In a recent study, adolescents exposed to vaping prevention advertisements were less susceptible to vaping than those exposed to neutral videos discussing vaping.

Moderna has announced that their latest BA.4/BA.5 Omicron-targeting bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine, mRNA-1273.222, has been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Eagle Pharmaceuticals and Enalare Therapeutics have announced that their ENA-001 drug for the treatment of Apnea of Prematurity has been granted an Orphan Drug Designation by the US Food and Drug Administration.

In a recent study, trends of e-cigarette use among middle and high schoolers saw an increase in recent years.

In a recent study, pediatric patients with ADHD were less likely to be hospitalized from a mental disorder or need stimulant prescriptions when given general practitioner centered primary care.