Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

When comparing the rate of diagnoses for autism spectrum disorder given clinically to those given through the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), consistency between the 2 methods was found.

After the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroid (ALPS) trial showed a decrease in respiratory complications following steroid administration, steroid exposure among newborns increased.

In a recent study, parents who reported frequently giving their children mobile devices for calming purposes reported increased emotional activity and temperamental surgency in their children.

In a recent study, it was found that lumbar punctures are not as common for late-onset sepsis, potentially leading to an underestimated figure when measuring cases and outcomes of late-onset meningitis.

The FDA has approved atezolizumab for use in patients aged 2 years and older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma.

In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the JYNNEOS vaccine for preventing monkeypox has not caused severe adverse events in patients aged under 18 years.

A recent analysis showed that vaccine-associated myopericarditis was rare in adolescents and young adults, and that outcomes were favorable.

A study found that children with cerebral palsy were able to participate in a variety of activities, despite barriers presented.

In a recent trial, pediatric patients taking butyrate supplements more often saw a significant reduction in body mass index than those taking placebo.

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly have announced positive results from a phase 3 trial for Jardiance in reducing blood sugar levels in children with type 2 diabetes.

The REACH Institute announced that they have granted the Pediatric Mental Health Training Award to El Rio Health.

The US Food and Drug Administration has updated the emergency use authorization for bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to be available for children aged 6 months and older.

A recent article highlighted multiple therapies for treating atopic dermatitis, including many which do not require a prescription.

A recent article highlighted multiple forms of treatment for atopic dermatitis, detailing their benefits and adverse events.

Steven Selbst, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Nemours Children's Health, discusses the surge of RSV cases and hospitalizations this season.

Adults with atopic dermatitis saw improved symptoms when taking dupilumab compared to placebo, regardless of the age when they first presented with the condition.

MRI studies have associated white matter bundles with greater severity of ADHD symptoms.

Teenagers with ADHD were less likely to engage in long glances away from the road after taking a computerized skills-training program, reducing the risk of collisions.

When surveyed on perception of care, parents’ responses differed based on racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors.

In a recent study, rates of urinary tract infections and invasive bacterial infections in infants aged under 60 days saw a downward trend monthly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visits to primary care centers for mental health disorders saw an overall increase during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to a prepandemic period.

The AAP recently released a list of 5 frequent conditions in pediatric patients which often see unnecessary testing.

In a recent study, infants born from mothers vaccinated against influenza were less likely to be hospitalized from the disease than those born to unvaccinated mothers.

COVID-19 has caused millions of children worldwide to miss their measles vaccinations, putting them at increased risk of measles infection.

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In a recent study, it was found that individuals with public health insurance had worse health competence beliefs, reducing transition goals, expectations, and beliefs.

In a recent study, benzodiazepine use for treating sleep disorders was associated with increased risk of drug overdose.

A recent report from the AAP and AACPDM discusses how to identify and treat cerebral palsy in children.

According to the 2022 March of Dimes report card, it was reported that maternal and infant outcomes have worsened, with the preterm birth rate reaching 10.5% in 2021.

Data from the DANish LIFE course cohort indicated that individuals with high adversity in childhood were at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than those with low adversity.