Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

The 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) is performing well since its 2010 introduction but still has some flaws, according to a recent report.

BRCA2 mutations already are linked to a number of cancer types, and now researchers have found that it could play a role in the development of childhood lymphomas, as well.

The AAP and ACIP have issued recommendations for the upcoming flu season, and they include the intranasal vaccine and a warning about watching carefully dosages on different brands of the vaccine.

Bronchodilator response may offer a signal to pediatricians on the severity of a patient’s asthma, and can be used to help manage the condition.

For children with chronic conditions like asthma in rural, underserved communities, school-based telehealth can help close the gap.

More children are being treated with hemodialysis for acute kidney injuries, but short-term mortality is increasing, too.

Although progress has been made, racial and ethnic inequalities remain in medical care, but pediatricians can help to change this, as well as mitigate the damage that has already been done.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have released updated guidelines on the management of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections in both mothers and babies.

For diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) that require complex care, colorful infographics take the guesswork out of patient education.

Oregon has passed several new laws aimed at suicide prevention, with 2 of those specifically targeting students by offering excused mental health days and requiring school districts to develop comprehensive suicide prevention plans for at-risk students.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection requiring hospitalization may be associated with later asthma development, especially when RSV hospitalization occurs in the later part of an infant's first year of life.

Children who are in difficult family situations may have a particularly difficult time managing their asthma, according to a recent report.

A quiet, calm environment goes a long way toward improving the health of the most vulnerable patients.

The youngest, most susceptible infants often miss out on the benefits of breast milk, according to the first report to investigate breast milk feeding rates by gestational age.

Contrary to concerns that legalization would increase adolescent use, a recent study suggests usage declines after recreational legalization.

Some birth defects may carry an increased cancer risk, according to a recent report, but researchers stop short of recommending routine screening.

A recent study investigates the prevalence of asthma in minority groups and how often they turn to the emergency department (ED) for management.

More parents vape to try and protect their kids from secondhand smoke, but it doesn’t really work that way.

The rotavirus vaccine is working, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concludes in a new report, but there is still room for improved vaccine coverage.

A new web-based intervention for evaluating respiratory tract infections can help parents reduce the need for office visits.

Already an effective treatment for Clostridium difficile infection, fecal transplantation may offer children with autism new hope.

A recent study has found that direct-to-consumer (DTC) telemedicine services were more likely to prescribe antibiotics than urgent care centers and pediatric practices, and less likely to follow guidelines on antibiotic use.

The later teenaged years are a time of missed opportunities for preventive care and vaccination, according to a new report focused on low rates of meningococcal booster vaccination.

Mothers usually take the title of geriatric pregnancy at an advanced age, but research suggests older fathers may have to take on that title as well.

Parental roles are important to establishing healthy behaviors, but a new report delves into the cardiovascular effects of these relationships and the differences between maternal and paternal bonds.

Intimate partner violence isn’t just an adult problem. A new study reveals that teenagers also face violence from partners, and the results can be deadly.

Quality and quantity go hand-in-hand when it comes to surgical outcomes, according to a new report highlighting positive outcomes at high-volume thyroid surgery centers.

Maternal smoking has been linked to later development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring in many studies, but a recent report shows that heavier smoking increases the risks even more.

The number of children dying in hot cars is on the rise, but the National Safety Council has developed a new tool to help parents understand heatstroke and avoid tragedy.

More adolescents are turning to the emergency department for help during mental health crises, leading researchers to call for better treatment and prevention strategies.