Miranda Hester

The location where care is received can impact how medication is prescribed. A report examines how location impacts care for pneumonia and sinusitis.

It’s been hypothesized that obesity can lead to worse outcomes in critical illness and an investigation provides some answers.

Reducing antibiotic resistance has been a high priority for quality improvement programs. How well did one program do in reducing vancomycin use?

The risk of hospital readmission has been linked to insurance status in previous research. A new investigation examines if the disparity still exists.

Marketing for traditional cigarettes has long been curtailed to stem smoking, but the regulations haven’t always caught up with the marketing needs for vaping. A report examines the impact of promoting vaping on the prevalence of vaping.

How are neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) being utilized in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California health care system? A new report investigates.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has strongly advocated that schools open in the fall with students being physically present.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Fintepla (fenfluramine) through Priority Review.

Immunotherapy has shown promise in treating peanut allergies. An investigation looks at whether similar results can be found when treating patients for wheat anaphylaxis.

For many children, a furry animal can be a best friend. An investigation looks at whether that bond can also protect against asthma and allergies.

For children with asthma, exposure to dog allergens could exacerbate outcomes.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of hospitalized acute respiratory illness in young children. An investigation looks at the hospitalization burden due to RSV.

Climate change has been linked to several adverse health outcomes. A review examines its impact on pregnancy outcomes like preterm birth and low birth weight.

In adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), there is an association between low bicarbonate levels and CKD progression. A report examines whether there is a similar relationship in pediatric patients.

Breastfeeding has many benefits and a new report indicates that it could helpful in reducing body mass index (BMI) in newborns at greater genetic risk for overweight and obesity.

Initiation and completion rates for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine aren’t where public health officials would like them to be. A report examines whether an intensive intervention can help improve those rates.

An incident of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) is a tragedy. More than one incident in a family raises questions. A report defines the rate of recurrent SUDI and the causes of death in those cases.

Vaccine hesitancy is a major issue in pediatrics and many have wondered how prevalent the issue is. A new survey offers a dispiriting answer.

Many parents worry that when they drop their child off at day care, they are setting their offspring up for less than optimal lifelong outcomes. A Canadian investigation indicates that parents may not need to worry so much.

Since late April, more and more cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) have been found around the United States. A report from Italy provides more information on how it differs from Kawasaki disease.

Dizziness and sleep problems occur after concussions in young kids

Fractures are a fact of life for many children, but the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the activities of many children. A new report investigates the impact of the pandemic on the incidence of fractures.

Recent events have highlighted how racism and discrimination harms many. The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided some guidance for parents on how to discuss the issue in an age-appropriate matter.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to financial hardship for a number of pediatricians around the country. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that some relief is finally on the way.

Sex education can help lead to better sexual health outcomes for teenagers. A meta-analysis looks at how interventions can help improve sexual health outcomes for Latinx adolescents.

Parents-to-be and new parents pore over parenting guides to ensure their child has the best possible outcomes. A recent investigation examines whether interventions during childhood could produce even better results.

Benzodiazepine therapy has been liked to an increase risk of fracture in older adults. An investigation looks into whether the risk exists in the pediatric population.

Suicide has been on the rise in the pediatric population. Now a new report looks at the prevalence of suicide ideation and suicide attempts in teenagers and young adults with mental health problems.

A recent Danish study examines the connection between body mass index (BMI) and the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa in adulthood.

A case report from New York City, New York, provides more data on COVID-19 in children and further information on severe disease in this vulnerable population.