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Pediatricians may eventually realize a significant increase in income by attaching the G2211 code to acute and chronic care visits.

As safe and effective gene-editing and gene-replacement therapies become more attainable, developing the delivery systems that ensure these treatments are equitably available will be equally essential.

Following evidence from recent studies, the CDC has recommended the use of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis in sexual health among certain populations.

Additionally, a new weight-based oral solution, RINVOQ LQ, is now available as an option for the pediatric populations.

Management of ICEP with monoclonal antibodies against IL-5 and IgE (omalizumab) could be promising according to study authors, though extent of evidence is lacking.

Mesoblast Limited's chief executive announced a BLA resubmission for remestemcel-L is expected to be filed with the FDA this quarter.

The maximum daily dose has increased from 80 mg to 100 mg.

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

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Prior to the federal agency's decision, children aged 5 years and older could only receive belimumab through an intravenous (IV) formulation.

The therapy was previously granted accelerated approval for the thyroid cancer indications in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.

Analysis demonstrated a significant correlation between elevated levels of serum circulating magnesium and serum vitamin D with increased risk of childhood asthma. 

The once daily extended-release oral suspension with nighttime dosing is approved to treat ADHD as a monotherapy or as an adjunctive therapy to approved CNS stimulant medications.

Peanut consumption starting in infancy resulted in lasting tolerance into adolescence.

Findings indicate that chronically high stress markers could have a role in the development of EF impairments in early adolescents with cCHD.

A recent study suggests that high ultraprocessed food consumption in preschool children is linked to increased cardiometabolic risk factors.

New international findings show BPD diagnosis in teenaged years may be a critical indicator of subsequent mental disorder into young adulthood.

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Drugs like semaglutide and liraglutide were dispensed at unprecedented increased rates for adolescents and young adults over a span of just 4 years.

Approximately 1 in 5 youths who identify as a sexual gender minority will undergo a gender identity change in their adolescence; however, such changes do not appear to impact their mental health.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the latest issue of Contemporary Pediatrics and how these articles can be utilized in the everyday practice of PNPs.

Wendy Ripple, MD, provides suggestions for sunscreens in the pediatric population.

In the retrospective, population-based cohort study, the investigators used linked administrative health records of all children born in Western Australia between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2018 (n = 401,462).

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Children with hypertension were at an increased risk of stroke, congestive heart failure, and other major adverse cardiac events compared to non-hypertensive individuals.

As children head outside for summer, providers can remind parents of some staple sun safety tips.

Approximately 40% of patients who receive PN in the United States as an intravenous source of nourishment are under 18 years of age.

Investigators found that higher baseline HbA1c was associated with greater T2D risk.