Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor

The North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology’s position statement to eliminate period poverty has acquired a recent endorsement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Children treated after presenting spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) symptoms maintained all previously achieved motor milestones up to 7.5 years post-dosing.

Leniolisib is the first and only treatment approved in the United States for APDS, a rare primary immunodeficiency.

Pediatric patients with BRAF V600E low-grade glioma as young as 1 year can now be treated with dabrafenib plus trametinib following its FDA approval.

A recent survey from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health revealed how addictive parents believe vaping is for children.

Recent data revealed a 110% increase in speech disorder diagnoses for children aged 0 to 12 years in 2022, compared to the pre-pandemic era.

In identical phase 3 trials, roflumilast demonstrated topline positive results, reducing itch in children and adults with mild to moderate AD.

In a phase 3 clinical trial, dupilumab met both its primary and key secondary endpoints, demonstrating efficacy as a potential treatment for atopic hand and foot dermatitis.

A study found that children with acute concussions could have less symptom burden with an earlier return to school.

According to a recently published study, identification of early initiation and quick escalation to high-intensity drinking in adolescents and young adults can increase screenings for these types of behaviors.

Results from a recent phase 3 clinical trial demonstrated topline safety and efficacy results for tapinarof cream, 1% (VTAMA; Dermavant) as a potential treatment for atopic dermatitis in patients 2 years and older.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released several tips to prevent medication poisoning in young children because of a rise in opioid-related poisonings from 2005 to 2018.

A recent report lists the pediatric mental health crisis as the top patient safety concern following increases in anxiety and depression among children.