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Spleen size can vary significantly in pediatric patients with sickle cell anemia.

In a recent trial, pediatric patients taking butyrate supplements more often saw a significant reduction in body mass index than those taking placebo.

COVID-19 has altered expectations for health care delivery.

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly have announced positive results from a phase 3 trial for Jardiance in reducing blood sugar levels in children with type 2 diabetes.

The REACH Institute announced that they have granted the Pediatric Mental Health Training Award to El Rio Health.

The US Food and Drug Administration has updated the emergency use authorization for bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to be available for children aged 6 months and older.

If the public health emergency expires, millions are set to lose health insurance.

Adults with atopic dermatitis saw improved symptoms when taking dupilumab compared to placebo, regardless of the age when they first presented with the condition.

Pediatric care requires understanding, not only of the disease impact, but also its presentation and management in children.

When surveyed on perception of care, parents’ responses differed based on racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors.

In a recent study, rates of urinary tract infections and invasive bacterial infections in infants aged under 60 days saw a downward trend monthly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visits to primary care centers for mental health disorders saw an overall increase during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to a prepandemic period.

The AAP recently released a list of 5 frequent conditions in pediatric patients which often see unnecessary testing.

In a recent study, infants born from mothers vaccinated against influenza were less likely to be hospitalized from the disease than those born to unvaccinated mothers.

COVID-19 has caused millions of children worldwide to miss their measles vaccinations, putting them at increased risk of measles infection.

CMS publishes memo to reinforce safety standards for physicians, support staff, and patients.

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In a recent study, it was found that individuals with public health insurance had worse health competence beliefs, reducing transition goals, expectations, and beliefs.

Research suggested no significant relationship between peanut sensitivity and AD severity as measured by two scores, although the study was acknowledged to have a smaller population due to pandemic restrictions.

In a recent study, benzodiazepine use for treating sleep disorders was associated with increased risk of drug overdose.

Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may lead to increased risks for preterm birth, preterm delivery, and spontaneous abortion, according to new research in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

A recent report from the AAP and AACPDM discusses how to identify and treat cerebral palsy in children.

According to the 2022 March of Dimes report card, it was reported that maternal and infant outcomes have worsened, with the preterm birth rate reaching 10.5% in 2021.

Data from the DANish LIFE course cohort indicated that individuals with high adversity in childhood were at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than those with low adversity.

Bradley Warady, MD, pediatric nephrologist and researcher at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, discusses the causes of vaccine hesitancy and the effects of vaccine hesitancy on public health.

In a recent statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics discussed how patients with respiratory infections can be managed, along with guidance on RSV treatment.

Tell your patients to get their annual flu vaccines for best protection against illness.

The burden of sleep disorders is high among the transgender or gender-nonconforming population and this study evaluated the role of gender-affirming therapy on that relationship.