October 21st 2025
Children born preterm face significantly reduced odds of completing high school and university compared with full-term peers.
New research finds significant challenges for children with disabilities in foster care
September 27th 2024A study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference finds children with disabilities in foster care face lower permanency rates and higher mortality risks, calling for specialized support and interventions.
Cerliponase alfa FDA approved to slow loss of ambulation in children of all ages with CLN2 disease
July 25th 2024From baseline to final assessment, all 7 matched cerliponase alfa-treated children under 3 years of age maintained a motor score of 3, representing a "grossly normal gait, signifying a delay in disease onset," stated BioMarin.
Paternal depression associated with adverse childhood experiences in children
October 21st 2023In this Q&A, Kristine H. Schmitz, MD, explains her team's recent research on paternal depression and adverse childhood experiences during the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.