John Browning, MD, reacts to the approval of ruxolitinib for atopic dermatitis in children
In this video interview, John Browning, MD, comments on the recent pediatric indication approved for ruxolitinib to treat atopic dermatitis.
FDA approves ruxolitinib for pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis aged 2 to 11 years
The FDA has approved an additional indication for Incyte's ruxolitinib cream to include pediatric patients.
EADV: Icotrokinra maintains long-term efficacy, safety for plaque psoriasis
New phase 3 data show icotrokinra maintained high PASI90 responses in pediatric and adult patients at 1 year.
ACIP to meet for MMRV, Hep B, COVID vaccine proposed recommendations
The Committee is scheduled to meet on September 18 and 19 to discuss recommendations for several vaccines.
FDA alerts clinicians to potential harms from OTC infant monitoring devices
According to the FDA, infant monitors sold without agency authorization pose safety risks and are not approved to prevent SIDS or SUID.
FDA could revoke authorization for Orange B color additive in food
The agency "tentatively concluded that its use has been abandoned by industry and that the color additive regulation is outdated and unnecessary."
Thao-Ly Phan, MD, MPH, stresses healthy routines to prevent weight gain during respiratory season
Thao-Ly Phan, MD, MPH, highlights how lessons from pandemic-related weight gain can guide pediatricians in addressing stress, prevention, and whole-child health.
Ibrahim Gwarzo, DrPH, discusses opioid timing, hospitalizations for sickle cell pain
Ibrahim Gwarzo, MBBS, DrPH, MPH, explains his study that found timely opioid administration was associated with lower hospitalization rates for children with uncomplicated sickle cell pain.
Richard Bermudes, MD, on screen-related addictions and youth mental health
Richard A. Bermudes, MD, underscored the need for pediatricians to integrate ongoing conversations into well visits in this video interview.
FDA expands B-VEC label to include patients from birth with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
The updated label is based on real-world data collected since B-VEC was launched in the United States, following its approval in May 2023.
LOTUS study: Trofinetide data show Rett syndrome symptom improvement
According to new, real-world data for trofinetide, caregivers reported quality-of-life, alertness, and interaction improvements at 12 months of treatment.
Weekly review: New pediatric pneumococcal data, puzzler, and more
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Sudden stop vs tapered adalimumab in IA: Which is best?
"When to discontinue treatment, and whether tapering or abrupt discontinuation is preferred, will require further study," said Jon Matthew Farber.
Thao-Ly Phan, MD, MPH, discusses weight lessons learned during COVID-19 pandemic
Children diagnosed with COVID-19 gained more weight than COVID-negative peers, especially after diagnosis, during the pandemic.
David Brousseau, MD: Benefits of timely opioid dosing for SCD pain
Study author David Brousseau, MD, MS, explains the benefit of a child being able to go home after a sickle cell disease-associated ED visit.
Ji-Hyun Lee, MD, discusses neurodevelopmental risk after anesthesia in infants
Ji-Hyun Lee reports that short surgical exposure to sevoflurane did not affect IQ, behavior, or language outcomes in infants and toddlers.
Pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine demonstrates immune response in children 2 to <18 years
Capvaxive was superior to PPSV23 for each of the 9 serotypes unique to Capvaxive and non inferior to PPSV23 for the 12 shared serotypes.
COVID-19 era toddlers had lower emotional, behavioral problems
A study of 3,438 toddlers found slightly lower emotional and behavioral problems among children assessed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full case: A preterm infant presents with neonatal respiratory distress
A recently immigrated mother from India presents in preterm labor at 32 6/7 weeks and delivers a vigorous baby whose initial blood culture is positive at 18 hours of life with gram negative rods.
Neffy demonstrates positive, real-world data for anaphylaxis
Real-world evidence supports neffy as comparable to epinephrine injection in anaphylaxis care.
Study: No short-term neurodevelopmental risk after brief anesthesia in infants
Results suggest that a single, brief exposure to general anesthesia for surgery is unlikely to impair short-term neurodevelopment in young children.
Timing of opioids and hospitalizations for sickle cell disease pain
Prompt opioid dosing in emergency care may reduce hospital stays for children with sickle cell disease pain, new research revealed.
Can you diagnose this infant with neonatal respiratory distress?
A recently immigrated mother from India presents in preterm labor at 32 6/7 weeks and delivers a vigorous baby whose initial blood culture result is positive at 18 hours of life with gram-negative rods.
Weekly review: Florida vaccine eliminations, AI scribes, and more
Emollients for diapers? Yes! Type? It doesn’t matter!
Parents may ask your expert advice on whether to use an SBE or PBE diaper, or a regular one with manual application of ointment, for the treatment/prevention of minor diaper rashes.
Physicians give AI scribes a thumbs-up!
"The financial cost should be minimal; if you can see 1 or 2 extra patients per month, the AI scribe should pay for itself."
FDA approves first recombinant VWF for pediatric von Willebrand disease
The FDA approves recombinant VWF for pediatric von Willebrand disease, enhancing treatment options for children during bleeding episodes and surgeries.
Children with sickle cell disease face low dental care utilization despite elevated risks
Fewer than half of Medicaid-enrolled children with sickle cell disease in Michigan received dental care in 2022, new study shows.
David Brousseau, MD, highlights impact of timely opioid dosing in pediatric sickle cell pain
Brousseau stressed that timeliness is not just guideline adherence, but it meaningfully changed whether children can go home from the ED, according to study results.
Guideline introduces recommendations for postoperative nutrition in neonates with enterostomy
New evidence-based guideline provides 22 recommendations to standardize nutritional care for neonates after enterostomy.
