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Respiratory
Examining the seasonal shift of RSV
December 07, 2021
The jury is out on whether testing or exposure better explains the unseasonable surge of respiratory syncytial virus.
Priority review of VAXNEUVANCE™ for kids 6 weeks to 17 years accepted by FDA
December 02, 2021
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted a Priority Review of the pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine VAXNEUVANCE™ in children aged 17 years and younger.
Study into long-term outcomes of COVID-19 in kids launched
November 18, 2021
The National Institutes of Health announced the launch of a long-term study into the long ranging outcomes of recovering from COVID-19 in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Did FDA safety communications alter opioid cough medication prescription behaviors?
November 16, 2021
An investigation examines whether safety communications from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017 and 2018 led to reductions in the prescription of cough and cold medications with codeine and hydrocodone.
Is it COVID-19 or CAP? A look at diagnostic decisions and treatments for 2021-2022
October 18, 2021
Between the subtle differences between viral and bacterial pneumonia and the demands or beliefs of certain parents can make an accurate diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) more difficult.
Available biologics for treating asthma and allergic skin disease
October 11, 2021
In cases of poorly controlled disease, even with good medication adherence, it might make sense to turn to biologics. A presentation at the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition covered biologics available for treating asthma and allergic skin disease.
It takes a village: community interventions to address teen e-cigarette use
October 10, 2021
At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Maria Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, reviews issues surrounding teen e-cigarette use in schools, along with methods to help teens quit.
Medication nonadherence: What may cause it and how to prevent it
October 10, 2021
Nonadherence to medication is a frustrating element of treating patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. A session at the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offers insight into the common causes behind it and how to improve adherence.
Managing the 2021-2022 flu season
October 08, 2021
Contemporary Pediatrics sits down with Dr. Donna Hallas, a clinical professor at the New York University Meyers College of Nursing and also a pediatric nurse practitioner, about the upcoming flu season and keeping families safe.