Jon Matthew Farber, MD

A study examines the effect of after-school activity participation on a child's attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) severity.

A study examines whether the practice of bracing following a fracture can prevent a child from a refracture.

Can probiotics help with atopic dermatitis risk? A meta-analysis offers some answers.

A recent study highlights the need to continually monitor the cognitive development of children who were born very preterm.

Is there value in predictive testing for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? A study examines the ethics.

The signs of dermatologic conditions can be different in skin of color. A report offers clinical pearls on how to examine and treat common conditions in skin of color.

For some patients, the traditional Papanicolaou (Pap) test can be a traumatic event that shouldn't happen. An investigation examines whether a blind Pap test, which doesn't use a speculum, could be an adequate substitute.

Surgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study indicates that using a brace is the choice for better outcomes.

Telemedicine has been shown to be an effective way to provide care. A study examines its efficacy in managing epilepsy.

A study examines whether using lung ultrasound would be an effective way to help diagnose bronchiolitis.

When laboratory results and clinical findings don't match, careful examination is required.

A study examines whether a clinician can diagnose respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from how a child's cough sounds.

A study examines the efficacy of treating asthma with albuterol administered with metered-dose inhalers.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is linked to hearing loss in affected children. An investigation looks into whether the viral load impacts this risk.

Using oral propranolol to treat infantile hemangioma is a normal clinical course. When faced with a recurrence of the hemangioma, is a second course of propranolol warranted?

Plagiocephaly has become an increasingly common diagnosis for infants. A study examines whether it could offer a clue about the child's risk of developmental delay.

A quality improvement sought to shorten the time to antibiotics in pediatric oncology patients who are suspected to have neutropenia.

A 6 minute test is frequently used to test a child's ability to tolerate exercise, but a study investigates if a 3 minute test could work just as well.

When faced with a fussy infant, it's common to think acid reflux is the cause, but a recent report indicates that it may be time to think of other causes.

Acetaminophen may be the antipyretic choice for many families, but a new study asks whether it could be a problem for children with asthma.

Prefilled syringes have been the way that many children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis get their methotrexate. A pilot study examines if prefilled pens might be a better option.

Colic is a common complaint among infants. A study examines whether prenatal exposure to probiotics can reduce the risk of colic.

Prolonged bottle feeding can have oral health consequences for a child. A study examines whether counseling parents by telephone helped end the practice.

Throwing a baseball is a common occurrence when playing the game, but it can cause orthopedic strain on a child's arm and shoulder. A study looks at how throws that could put increased strain may be miscounted.

A study examines whether examining presymptoms can help clinicians find the cause of transient loss of consciousness.

A study examines using oral challenges to diagnose acetaminophen ingestion allergies.

An extensive literature review looks at the dermatoses that are connected to video game play.

An Australian study examines how childhood wheezing can impact the development of allergies.

Three case studies look at the efficacy of using foreskin for syndactyly repair.

A new study examines the efficacy of the toxin for migraine treatment in pediatrics.