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Nearly 40% of children treated with roflumilast cream 0.05% achieved a 75% improvement in EASI-75.

On exam, the patient is found to have circular, slightly raised, blanching, erythematous papules on the lower extremities and abdomen.

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“In some cases, that meant that we could actually go after the primary pathology or the primary cause of the condition in a way that we never would have thought of before."

Study findings underscore the effectiveness of a dual approach to RSV prevention.

Can you diagnose this patient in our most recent puzzler poll?

Sanjiv Harpavat, MD, PhD, FAAP, lead author of a clinical report recently released by the AAP on identifying infants with biliary atresia, joined to discuss the report and guidance for primary care.

The FDA has accepted PTC Therapeutics' NDA for vatiquinone, a potential treatment for Friedreich's ataxia, with a decision expected by August 19, 2025.

In a recent study, the rate of infant deaths was increased by 5.6% in US states implementing abortion bans.

In this quiz, we test your knowledge of the AAP's new algorithm and updated recommendations for newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease.

Amin Barakat, MD, FAAP, details meningococcal disease vaccines and highlights the recently FDA-approved MenABCWY vaccine from GSK.

90-day interim biopsy data in the first 3 patients revealed an average microdystrophin expression of 110% and improvements in muscle health and resilience biomarkers.

Nurse practitioner Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN offers her thoughts on the recent FDA approval of GSK's meningococcal ABCWY vaccine.

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The combination vaccine targets 5 groups of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis (A,B,C,W, AND Y) that cause the most invasive meningococcal disease cases (IMD) globally.

The federal agency has approved Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj) as biosimilar to Novolog (insulin aspart) for the improvement of glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus.

Genetic research is revealing that up to 35% of cerebral palsy cases have an identifiable genetic cause, leading to earlier diagnoses and potential precision medicine treatments.

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

Peter S. Jensen, MD, comments on the challenges primary health care providers may face when it comes to mental health treatment in pediatrics, and provides screening tools to consider to combat these challenges.

Ensoma's lead program, EN-374, has been granted a pair of FDA designations for the treatment of X-linked chronic granulomatous disease.

The new risdiplam tablet is suitable for those aged 2 years and older who weigh more than 44 lbs, according to Genentech.

His mother reported that the nail had developed a green discoloration and had begun to detach approximately 1 week prior to the visit.

Efficacy for the kinase inhibitor was based on the ReNue (NCT03962543 ) trial that featured 58 adults and 56 pediatric patients.

A review of current guidelines in treatment and thromboprophylaxis.

M pneumoniae infection is not a reportable disease, and testing is often not performed in the outpatient setting, limiting estimates of clinical prevalence and delaying recognition of community epidemics.

"Less pain and no need for sedation are major benefits," said Jon Matthew Farber, MD, in this edition of Journal Club.

In this discussion, leading experts weigh in on the importance of scientific integrity, proactive advocacy, and the crucial role of vaccinations in pediatric health.

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