Marian Freedman

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.

A study examines whether a positive test for bronchiolitis increases morbidity or mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

When trying to determine celiac disease, is it helpful to consider repeated low or moderate anti– transglutaminase immunoglobulin A (TGA-IgA) values?

Early exposure to potential allergens has been shown to help with food allergy. An investigation examines how quality of life might affect this exposure.

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.