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In a recent study, it was found adolescents who frequently checked social media had a lower neural sensitivity to social anticipation.

A recent review found that early diagnosis and adequate treatment is important in preventing neurodevelopmental impairments in newborns with congenital hypothyroidism

A recent study found that children were 7.5 times more likely to visit behavioral health services after positive screening for adverse childhood experiences.

Novo Nordisk has announced their product Wegovy received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for use in adolescents aged 12 years and older with obesity.

We revisit some of last year’s top articles about autism spectrum disorder.

At the end of 2022, we revisit some of this year’s top articles.

In a recent trial, children aged 6 to 13 with vitamin D deficiency did not see influence on linear growth, body composition, or pubertal development when taking vitamin D supplements.

A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their report, “Exploitation, Labor and Sex Trafficking of Children and Adolescents: Health Care Needs of Patients,” to provide updated guidance on how physicians can recognize and help children and adolescents subjected to trafficking or exploitation.

The health care industry will face myriad challenges in the coming year.

New surveillance data from the 2021-22 influenza show the impact of coinfection among younger patients.

The CDC has reported an increase in drug overdose deaths from 2019 to 2022 in adolescents aged 10 to 19 years.

In a recent Mott Poll, parents discussed their beliefs on how children aged 13 to 18 years benefit from religious services, how often these children should participate, and the level of freedom they would give their children to choose whether to participate.

Trend holds true across almost every specialty.

In a recent report, the American Academy of Pediatrics outlined steps parents and pediatricians can take to prevent tooth decay in pediatric patients.

Establish new practice goals, timelines for evaluating the progress on meeting the goals, and use continuous quality improvement measures to meet the established goals.

An economic analysis of a clinical sleep intervention suggests it may provide a step toward improved health equity.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application for roflumilast cream (ZORYVE) to the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of plaque psoriasis in children aged 2 to 11 years.

When comparing the rate of diagnoses for autism spectrum disorder given clinically to those given through the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), consistency between the 2 methods was found.

After the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroid (ALPS) trial showed a decrease in respiratory complications following steroid administration, steroid exposure among newborns increased.

In a recent study, parents who reported frequently giving their children mobile devices for calming purposes reported increased emotional activity and temperamental surgency in their children.

Both shorter and longer sleep duration were associated with fewer academic enables and lower academic skills and math grades.

In a recent study, it was found that lumbar punctures are not as common for late-onset sepsis, potentially leading to an underestimated figure when measuring cases and outcomes of late-onset meningitis.

The FDA has approved atezolizumab for use in patients aged 2 years and older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma.

Workplace factors play major role in determining job satisfaction, intention to leave.

In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the JYNNEOS vaccine for preventing monkeypox has not caused severe adverse events in patients aged under 18 years.

A study found that children with cerebral palsy were able to participate in a variety of activities, despite barriers presented.

The accurate prediction of EF trajectory phenotypes may determine personalization of prognosis and treatment in a pediatric population with acute myeloid leukemia.