Mental, Behavioral and Development Health

Results will be included an a final analysis of safety and efficacy data for CTx-1301, which will be included in a NDA submission with the FDA, stated Cingulate Inc.

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Higher physical activity and lower screen time in childhood were linked to reduced stress and depression in adolescence, according to a Finnish cohort study.

"My takeaway is that if medicine is needed, stimulants will be my first choice in this age group, regardless of whether the ADHD coexists with ASD."

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the January/February, 2025, issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

"In aggregation with other robust observational studies, these results can inform the management of asthma and allergic rhinitis in this patient group," wrote the study authors.

Recent research evaluated the association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder by considering socioeconomic factors as instrumental variables.

Prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications like valproate and topiramate raises risks of ASD, ADHD, and ID in children; lamotrigine shows no increased risk.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the final Contemporary Pediatrics journal of the year.

Lifestyle medicine and mental health management in pediatric primary care promote positive health and holistic well-being.

At any point in the study, adolescents who used cannabis reported a greater number of psychosis spectrum symptoms.

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The detected reduction in HRs for suicidal ideation among adolescents with obesity prescribed GLP1R suggests potential avenues for future research.

As the authors emphasized, “Expansion of these services will be essential to meet the needs of patients experiencing food allergy-related anxiety."

"The magnitude of benefit, trajectory of symptomatic improvement, and dependency on the number of treatment sessions showed a treatment effect similar to that found in adults," stated study authors.

New research shows US schools' violence prevention programs have stagnated, with only 1 in 10 requiring classroom discussions on bullying and harassment.

A new study shows parents support firearm safety talks during hospitalizations for youth suicides, stressing secure storage and distribution of firearm locks.

A resurgence of "chroming" among teens, driven by TikTok videos, poses serious health risks, urging social media regulation and pediatrician intervention.

A 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.

In her September 2024 article, Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights the potential of digital health tools to improve care for pediatric mental health, obesity, and medically complex conditions.

Preadolescent sleep disturbances were linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in early adolescence, highlighting sleep as a key intervention target.

According to findings, more consideration for individual differences in adverse experiences is needed for targeted interventions.

A new study suggests an early AI-powered algorithm could help accurately identify common movements exhibited by children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the August 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

The report links high fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children, though the American Fluoridation Society noted the high levels are more than double what is used for water fluoridation in North America.

In the field of pediatric care, the understanding and management of central precocious puberty (CPP) is evolving, thanks to emerging data and individualized treatment approaches.

A recent study finds kangaroo care boosts brain development in premature infants, showing even brief skin-to-skin contact leads to better cognitive outcomes at 1 year.

The survey report shed light on the crucial role of bedtime routines in children aged 1-6 years. The findings of the survey emphasized the significance of establishing consistent bedtime routines for children in this age group.

How can tablet use contribute to expressions of anger and frustration among children aged 3.5 to 5.5 years?