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J&J is seeking the first approval for the investigational targeted oral peptide to treat patients 12 years or older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

In this episode of Infectious Insights, our host Tina Tan, MD, is joined by general pediatrician Candice Jones, MD, to discuss an unprecedented vaccine season.

U.S. public schools enhance student mental health support through screenings, yet face challenges in ensuring effective follow-up care and resources.

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, emphasizes the role of school entry as a critical time for ensuring children are caught up on routine vaccinations.

Pediatric pulmonologist Richard Wong, DO, outlines how school environments can complicate asthma management for children across all age groups.

Discover the latest in pediatric infectious diseases with Infectious Insights, a new podcast series hosted by expert Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP.

A new study aimed to determine mental health resilience in preterm-born children and identify modifiable factors associated with resilience.

According to research from 2021 to 2023, approximately 50% of adolescents who vaped had tried to quit in the last 12 months.

Childhood cardiovascular health is crucial for lifelong benefits, enhancing cognitive, metabolic, and mental well-being while reducing disease risks.

A recent study reveals a staggering 763% rise in nicotine pouch ingestions among young children, highlighting urgent public health concerns.

Parents and pediatricians navigate the complexities of neurodiversity, emphasizing the need for open communication and better resources for child development.

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The FDA approves gardenia (genipin) blue as a natural food color, enhancing options for manufacturers and supporting the shift away from synthetic dyes.

A study reveals declining US neonatal mortality overall, yet highlights rising deaths from fetal malnutrition, emphasizing ongoing disparities in neonatal health outcomes.

Wearable-derived biorhythms predicted postoperative complications in children up to 3 days early, offering a new tool for remote pediatric monitoring.

The nitric oxide–releasing topical is the first prescription medication approved for at-home treatment of molluscum contagiosum.

A clinical trial found CBD was safe and well-tolerated in autistic boys, with some showing behavioral improvements, though placebo effects were strong.

Cancer-specific summer camps empower children with cancer, fostering community, emotional healing, and safe fun, while providing families much-needed respite and support.

Even low-level lead exposure in early childhood may speed up memory loss, according to a new study using a cognitive task to measure forgetting rates.

A proinflammatory maternal diet during pregnancy was linked to a 16% higher risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring, a Danish cohort study finds.

His vital signs in clinic were within normal limits, and the only additional finding at this time was a nontender, nonpruritic, and nonpalpable petechial rash on the bilateral lower extremities.

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A newly-published study identified specific groups of higher-risk children that could benefit most from monoclonal antibodies.

The FDA accepted Eton Pharmaceuticals' NDA for ET-600 for pediatric arginine vasopressin deficiency, with a target action date in February of 2026.

A week into July 2025, the total reported cases in the United States have surpassed the peak of 1274 cases recorded for all 2019.

Six medical societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, are suing the HHS and its Secretary to "defend vaccine policy."

Though the original target action date was not met by the FDA, KalVista's sebetralstat is now approved to treat HAE in patients 12 years and older.

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