
Currently, Vimkunya is FDA-approved for use among individuals aged 12 years and older.

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Currently, Vimkunya is FDA-approved for use among individuals aged 12 years and older.

Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir was a "highly efficacious treatment for people with acute HCV," with 96.2% of patients analyzed having sustained virological response 12 weeks post-treatment.

The phase 2 trial will be 4 weeks and evaluate investigational, once-daily roflumilast cream 0.05% in infants 3 months to less than 2 years of age.

The BLA for clesrovimab was based on results demonstrated in the phase 2b/3 CLEVER trial among healthy pre-term and full-term infants.

Results at 24 weeks revealed that 76% of individuals achieved a 75% or more improvement in overall disease severity (EASI-75), trial's primary endpoint.

The combination therapy yielded boosted treatment benefits of navepegritide, including improvement in mean ACH Z-score and mean annualized growth.

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The authors noted that comparisons between PDA management strategies is crucial for informing optimal approaches to the PDA.

Six-month results from the phase 2 VLA1553-221 trial aligned with initial data and demonstrated immune response at day 180 among patients aged 1 to 11 years.

The data found complements state- and national-level CDC data, confirming widespread declines in MMR vaccination rates.

The AI-enabled, wearable device is the first FDA-approved, drug-free solution for nasal congestion and allergies in children ages 12 and up.

Study results could guide future approaches to optimize service line definitions, according to the study authors.

In this article, we recap a timeline of recent federal agency changes to routine COVID-19 vaccination intended for the pediatric population.

With the new drug application accepted with priority review, the FDA has assigned a date of November 20, 2025, to complete its review for potential approval.

The hyperpolarized contrast agent for oral inhalation can now be used in patients 6 years and older, lowering the approved indication from 12 years of age.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, highlights the connection between poor dietary patterns and mental health challenges in children, and offers nutrient-focused solutions.

Federal health agencies have adjusted COVID vaccine guidance, potentially changing eligibility and access for pediatric patients. Experts respond in this article.

New phase 3b durability data revealed nirsevimab reduced RSV hospitalizations in infants by 82.7% through 180 days vs no intervention.

The decision makes hydrocortisone oral solution (Khindivi; Eton Pharmaceuticals) the only FDA-approved oral formulation of hydrocortisone.

Review some of the reactions from experts about the recent FDA approval of roflumilast foam 0.3% to treat scalp and body psoriasis in patients aged 12 years or older.

Infants and toddlers with infection history were more likely to have trouble sleeping, while preschool-aged children experienced daytime tiredness.

RFK Jr. stated he "couldn't be more pleased" to announce that COVID-19 vaccination among healthy children and pregnant women has been removed from CDC's immunization schedule.

The approved indication now includes children down to 6 weeks of age to protect against invasive meningococcal disease via serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

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Roflumilast foam 0.3% trial investigator Jennifer Soung, MD, joined us to discuss the importance of this newly FDA-approved topical treatment for patients aged 12 years or older with scalp and body psoriasis.

The once-daily, steroid-free topical is now approved to treat plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in patients aged 12 years and older.

The expanded indication follows original approval in August 2018 for use in previously-treated patients 12 years and older.

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Albuterol-budesonide (Airsupra; AstraZeneca) resulted in a 47% reduction in severe exacerbations in mild asthma vs albuterol alone.

NVX-CoV2705 is indicated for individuals aged 12 to 64 years with an underlying condition that poses high risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes.