Jon Matthew Farber, MD

A retrospective study found that postmenarchal women with a renal anomaly were also at risk of having a Müllerian anomaly.

Treatment of the various types of spinal muscular atrophy with approved therapies resulted in an array of improvements, according to a review of 22 studies.

Based on an investigation of associations between patterns of growth in infant weight and adult-onset coronary heart disease, the answer seems to be no.

Most children outgrow an adverse drug reaction to oral antibiotics, according to an Icelandic study.

A survey saw that of teenagers who sought care in the ED and were prescribed outpatient treatment, fewer than half who received an STI diagnosis filled their prescriptions.

For years, teenagers have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce acne. A review article examines the evidence.

An investigation offers more evidence that shorter antibiotic courses can be just as effective as longer ones.

A visit to the emergency department for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) will often result in a battery of tests. The often normal results for those tests raise the question of whether they're needed.

A case report shares a new surgical approach that holds promise for scarless thyroidectomy procedures.

An investigation examines what demographic factors and less-than-optimal respiratory support in or beyond the neonatal intensive care unit can increase the risk of abnormal lunch function on extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGANs).

Phototherapy is a typical first-line therapy for jaundice. A recent study examines whether the use alters neoplasm risk.

Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) should receive a yearly screening to identify stroke risk, but a new investigation indicates that many affected children may not be getting it.

An investigation examines the efficacy of using a bowel management program for rectal prolapse.

Prompt diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can improve outcomes, but are young children getting the necessary screenings when they should?

Gestational diabetes is a fairly common pregnancy complication. A new study looks into how it can impact a child's future health.

A look at how depression impacts the quality of life for children who have celiac disease.

The North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) has provided guidance for diagnosing and managing vulvar lichen sclerosus in pediatric patients.

A study examines where prolonged, elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST) when it's in isolation is indicative of liver disease or not a significant occurrence.

What's the proper timing for return to sports after posterior spinal fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)? A recent study offers insight into how surgeon volume and experience may impact patient recommendations.

A new noninvasive technology could offer an alternate and accurate way to measure hemoglobin (Hb) levels.

Peanut oral immunotherapy has been beneficial to children with peanut allergies. A new study looks at just how effective it is.

A recent study indicates that when born prematurely, twins may have some gains over singleton babies.

Using bell and pad alarm therapy is a typical therapy for enuresis in children, a study examines its efficacy in those with neurodevelopmental disorders.

The caregiver's understanding of a child's condition can positively impact care. What can lead to this understanding with cerebral palsy?

The administration of rapid intravenous fluid is the current practice for acute gastroenteritis, but does it actually lead to better outcomes?

A new study from Portugal reveals that the leading cause of acute septic arthritis has changed.

With the delta variant leading to more pediatric infections, awareness of initial symptoms in infants is very important.

For monitoring epilepsy, long-term monitoring can be effective without requiring the time and cost of a hospital stay.

A study looks into triggers for Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP).

Vitamin D supplement use has been suggested to improve a variety of health outcomes. A report investigates whether it can aid in providing better asthma control.