As respiratory viruses and COVID-19 variants lurk seemingly everywhere, here’s how best to detect and differentiate.
GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat diabetes, are now also being used for obesity in children and adolescents.
A new study explored increased health care utilization of children among several specific sleep disorders, race, and age.
Joshua Zeichner, MD; Brittany Craiglow, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Vikash Oza, MD; and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, provide take-home messages for dermatologists treating pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
SpringWorks Therapeutics has initiated a new drug application for mirdametinib in neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.
Now that major medical organizations have declared a youth mental health crisis, what can pediatricians do to advocate for change?
What kind of person comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Here’s why you might be wrong.
The pandemic’s profound impact on the industry has only heightened with staffing shortages and health care legislation complexities.
Alex, an 18-year-old male, presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of paranoia, agitation, and disorganized behavior. He had no psychiatric history or prior mental health contact and no known medical conditions.
Physicians, hospitals and health groups press Congress on big issues before term ends.
3 best practices you must implement to stay compliant and collect maximum reimbursement.
A healthy 11-day-old male infant is brought to the pediatric clinic for evaluation of rash. The rash started with a 2-mm papule on the left medial epicanthal fold 4 days before the clinic visit. A day before coming to the clinic, the rash had spread to the upper left eyelid and the nasal bridge. What's the diagnosis?
A 3-week old girl comes to an emergency room with vesicular eruptions and recent mild nasal congestion and fussiness. What’s the diagnosis?
A 6-year-old boy presented to his pediatrician with clear drainage from his left eye for 1 to 2 days. He denied itchiness, pain, vision changes, nasal congestion, or history of allergies. What's the diagnosis?
A 6-year-old boy presented to his pediatrician with clear drainage from his left eye for 1 to 2 days. He denied itchiness, pain, vision changes, nasal congestion, or history of allergies. What's the diagnosis?
A pediatrician and a mother share sobering lessons learned regarding water safety for children.
COVID-19 has altered expectations for health care delivery.
What we knew about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, what we know now.
Antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH), also referred to as urinary tract dilation, is one of the most confounding challenges to the practicing pediatrician. When dealing with newborns and children with ANH, pediatricians face understanding the significance of the degree of hydronephrosis, risk assessment, prenatal and postnatal management, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics.
A healthy 9-day-old girl presents with erosions near her eyes, nose, and skin creases on the arm as well as a positive Nikolsky sign. What's the diagnosis?
Expert endocrinologists provide final thoughts on addressing unmet needs and improving the management of T1D.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe negative toll on the mental health of many children. Here are some tips to help children achieve better psychological well-being.
The introduction of novel biologic agents has revolutionized the treatment of the disease in recent years.
Mary Anne Meskis; Tracy Dixon-Salazar, PhD; Kelly Knupp, MD; and Joseph E. Sullivan, MD, provide advice for physicians treating patients with Dravet syndrome or LGS.
Participants who only initiated non-stimulant therapy for ADHD had significantly greater odds of past-year prescription stimulant misuse than the population controls.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is here for you and is highlighting survivorship resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
AI’s ability to quickly process and interpret large quantities of health data is a valuable tool for physicians.
A 5-week-old female infant born at 38 weeks presents to her pediatrician with abnormal eye movements. What’s the diagnosis?